Section 1: Prerequisites to Building Muscle Adequate Stimulus – If there is no stimulus, there is no growth. Muscle is built as your body’s response to stimulus. A stimulus is “a thing or event that evokes a specific functional reaction in an organ or tissue” (thanks for the definition Google). The functional reaction we’re looking …
When training for a particular goal, you have to take particular steps to get there. If you want to learn a language conversationally, simply reading books in said language will not be enough, you must find someone to practice speaking with. Training is very much the same way – you don’t get jacked by running …
There’s a good amount of debate concerning the merits of using RPE (rate of perceived exertion) as way to choose weights in the gym. The main fear about RPE is a legitimate one, namely that people will often overestimate their exertion. Unfortunately I can’t find a link to the exact study, but I heard about …
Whether you’re looking to have either a monstrously large back or just a moderately defined back, the methods are largely the same when it comes to training. If you want a bigger back, you’ll want to opt for volume over strength when it comes to progressing. If you just want a defined, muscular back but …
Your shoulders are comprised of 3 main muscle known as the delts. There is a rear, middle, and front delt. Building out each of these muscles is important for achieving that illustrious “Boulder Shoulder”. Front Delts: Responsible for Shoulder flexion (rotating it forward and up) and inward rotation (turning it towards the middle of your …
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