The common perception among many bodybuilders and lifters throughout the years is that muscle damage is necessary to stimulate muscle growth. It is thought that the muscle fibers need to be temporarily broken down through resistance training in order for them to to be repaired and then grow back bigger and stronger. The meathead inContinue reading “Muscle Damage = Muscle Growth?”
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Don’t Forget About RPE!
One component that many lifters overlook is the uitlization of RPE or Rate of Perceived Exertion in their training programs. RPE has been around for years but it still doesn’t get the respect that it rightfully deserves. I was a person that neglected this variable for a long time until I started using it andContinue reading “Don’t Forget About RPE!”
How to Maintain Muscle EVEN When Training at Home
By this time, most of you are probably wondering how much muscle you have lost during this whole quarantine thing. You are probably dreading stepping back in the gym to see how pathetic your body is going to feel. I understand. However, it doesn’t need to be this way! You can still maintain muscle evenContinue reading “How to Maintain Muscle EVEN When Training at Home”