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New Research on Creatine: Is It Effective for Untrained Individuals?
The human body naturally produces creatine in the liver, kidneys, and pancreas, supplying energy to muscle cells, especially during brief periods of high-intensity activity. Creatine is also found in protein-rich foods like red meat and seafood, and is widely available as a supplement, often used to help build lean muscle mass and improve athletic performance. (1) A 2025 study sparked debate about…
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The Chest Session Martin Fitzwater Recommends When Training Alone
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2025 World of Monsterzym Korea Pro Bikini Division Show Results
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2025 CrossFit Games Roster – Who Has Qualified So Far?
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2025 GRL PWR Pro Bodybuilding Show Results
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New Opportunity for CrossFit Affiliates – ‘Best Hour of Their Day’ Unveils AffiliateCon Business Summit
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2025 Los Angeles Grand Prix Pro Men’s Physique Show Results
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Planks Suck; Ab Rollouts Are Better — 5 Exercises You Should Replace for Good
“[Planks] are an exercise lazy people made up to give themselves the illusion they’re training their abs. They’re doing nothing at all,” hypertrophy expert Dr. Mike Israetel said in a recent YouTube video. Is it a hot take? Possibly. But he didn’t stop there. Here are five exercises Dr. Israetel says to avoid, along with…
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The 11 Best Triceps Exercises and Workouts, Recommended by a CPT
The biceps get too much credit. Don’t get us wrong; training your biceps is a must for bigger and stronger arms. But your triceps make up two-thirds of your upper arm mass and cover the entirety of the back of your arm. That’s a chunk of prime real estate. With that in mind, here are…
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