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Protein, often called the building block of life, comprises amino acids. The body uses amino acids to repair muscles, strengthen bones, and fuel daily activities. (1) While protein is vital for muscle growth and overall bodily functions, it’s a common belief that consuming too much can harm the kidneys. However, new research challenges this assumption. Dr. Layne Norton addressed…
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Bench Press Standards — How Heavy Should Your Bench Be?
“How much ya bench?” Whether it’s your first experience in the gym or you’ve loaded up your best barbell countless times for heavy training, this question always seems to present itself when talking about strength. While there’s no magic weight total that constitutes a good bench press — everybody’s body is different — there are generalized averages that…
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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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