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How Long Does Strength Last?

How long does strength last? This is an interesting topic and just this month the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research published a study on just that! We’re going to break down “The Effects of 3 vs 5 Day Cessation on Maximal Strength” and what it means for your training in this article!

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NSAIDs Are Killing Your Gains

NSAIDs are a category of drugs that reduce inflammation in the body and are often used to try to combat the dreaded delayed onset muscle soreness associated with heavy training. This article lays out why you’re better off putting the bottle down and going for a walk!

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Want a Better Pump? Take This!

Glycerol is probably the most underrated pre-workout supplement on the market. So much so that I’d be willing to bet that you’ve never even heard of it. This week’s article is going to dive into the PUMP, and how this can be amplified by using glycerol!

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This is Why Your Squat Sucks

Have you all but given up on ever getting good at the squat? Does it hurt to squat? Do you struggle to get depth in the squat? If you answered yes to any of those questions give this article a read. The traditional barbell squat isn’t for everyone, but squat patterning absolutely is!

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Jim Wendler’s 5/3/1 for Strength in Sport

5/3/1 is a great tool to have in your tool box when it comes to physical preparation. This article lays out the loading parameters and explains the how and why 5/3/1 can be beneficial to you.

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Creatine: What is it and Why Aren’t You Using it?

We currently have more information on creatine than we do on any other dietary supplement on the market but it still gets a bad rap from uneducated people spouting off about how their doctor told them it’s not safe, but it is absolutely safe! Creatine is a great supplement for just about everyone on the planet and we’re going to dive into how it functions and the benefits of it in this article.

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The Dreaded Dad Bod

Ever wondered why you look kind of skinny in clothing but when you go shirtless you look like a wet sack of potatoes? We’ll, you’ve more than likely got that dreaded dad bod! This article will go over the causes of this horrid condition, and how we can fix it!

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