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Seven Muscle Building Mistakes Exposed!

An ability to build thick layers of lean muscle indefinitely is one trait no bodybuilder will ever possess, despite any ...

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Metabolic Flexibility: What It Is, and How Can You Improve Yours!

The ability to switch between glucose and fats (our two major energy sources) based on the foods we consume and ...

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MI40 Strength: Hypertrophy & Strength Periodization Programming – Part 1

Covered:
> Where does hypertrophy training fit into a strength athlete’s training cycle?

> The science of strength

> The 7 fundamental ...

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Taurine

Taurine is one of the best amino acids to help improve muscle soreness because it helps to push glutamate conversion ...

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Deconstructing Dopamine

In the quest for the perfect physique, hormones often take center stage. Testosterone, estrogen, cortisol, insulin…they get all the glory ...

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Are Advanced Training Methods for You?

Just because that insane workout technique sounds excruciatingly awesome, that doesn't mean you should add it into your routine. You ...

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Glycine

Glycine is unique in that it is the most simple amino acid and makes a base-building block for many other proteins and amino acids.  It is vital for detoxification, especially of the petrol chemicals we breathe in, drink and eat every day.  It helps to improve growth hormone productions and is a building-block for glutathione as well.

Using anywhere from 2-20g can be used after a lactic-based workout to improve growth hormone release, but bowel tolerance can be an issue; taking too much will have you running to the bathroom soon after.  2-5g before bed can improve sleep quality by helping the liver.