Ginger and Bodybuilding: DOMS Reduction, Anti-Inflammatory Effects, and the Honest Testosterone Picture

Have you ever considered loading up on Zingiber officinale, aka the common ginger? Bodybuilding isn’t really synonymous with it as it’s something more associated with cooking—but what if you’ve actually been missing out? This unassuming spice, as it turns out, offers a number of benefits that might just bring you to the next level. Or,…

Coffee for Bodybuilding: The Caffeine Performance Stack, Honest Dosing, and Sleep Caveats

There is so much conflicting information regarding coffee & bodybuilding on the internet. Some would promote it as the answer to accelerated fat loss while some would say that it will make you fatter. There are also others stating that it can increase your performance while others contradict this by saying it increases your chance…

Blood Flow Restriction Training: What You Need to Know

There was a time when getting a good pump meant lifting really heavy weights, which are at least 80% of your one-rep-max. That was until blood flow restriction training or BFR training came into the limelight. In order to put an end to all those doubts against BFR, let’s dig deeper into the research studies…

HIIT & Testosterone: The Intensity Factor for Building Serious Muscle

I had a coworker at the last job, with whom I used to chat during our lunch break. He seemed like a true gym bro; always talking about his training split and ͚meal-prep Saturdays͛. The peculiar thing was, he never changed much; all year round. He had the same skinny-fat look with some muscularity. I…

Compound Lifts or Isolation Exercises: What Movements Builds Muscle?

If the gym is a country then compound movements are its king! They rule the country. They demand respect! If training is like a jungle then compound movements are the Mufasa (or Simba)! If compound movements are Simba then Isolation movements are like Pumba or Timon! They support compound movements but are in no way…

8 Benefits of Pull-Ups: Definitely Worth the Challenge

The pull-up is often seen as an intimidating exercise by beginners in resistance training. But, with the numerous benefits of pull-ups, any difficulty or embarrassment you might experience at the beginning shouldn’t really matter. Here’s why you should add the pull-up to your strength training program.

6 Workout Supplements That Seriously Increase Training Intensity

Intense workout sessions and a clean diet are vital for a serious strength athlete. However, if you aspire to be the best you must add workout supplements to that formula. Supplements enhance an athlete’s diet and give them the extra fuel that they need to excel in the gym or on the field. Nutritional supplements…