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Bodybuilders are a ritualistic bunch. For the muscle-minded, weighing food, drinking water from a gallon jug, or chugging a protein shake right before bed are cultural norms. But a Nov. 2023 study indicates that consuming protein before bedtime — an extremely commonplace habit among bodybuilding enthusiasts — may not help you build muscle (or hold…
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Spot Fat Reduction Is Real, but There’s a Catch
Physiologist Ancel Keys reportedly told Vogue magazine in 1956 that “localized fat reduction” was possible (1): Great news! Five years later, Keys told Time magazine that smoking didn’t have a measurable impact on coronary heart disease. (2) Bit of a blunder, that. Dr. Keys was something of a pioneer with regard to the hazards of…
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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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The Best Chest Exercises for Building Muscle, Plus 4 Full Workouts
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The 11 Best Back Exercises And Full Workouts To Build Muscle And Strength
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The 12 Best Ab Exercises, Plus 4 Ab Workout Routines From a Trainer
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The Best Leg Exercises and Workouts for Stronger Legs
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The Best Biceps Exercises for Your Next Workout, Plus Expert Tips
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