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For those of you who “can’t” gain muscle or are struggling to do so, this one is for you. The main reason is due to a small appetite. Specifically, a small appetite relative to your calorie requirements to grow. So yes there is often a small hormonal element to the issue, meaning your body burns […]
Yes I know, strength loss isn’t a good thing and this sounds like terrible advice but hear me out. This is a very important post. It will help a lot of you when cutting, particularly if you are like me and are constantly measuring strength progression and worrying about losses. It reveals a very important […]
There seems to be a lot of frustration and confusion with a lot of guys, not knowing which one to pursue. As we know already, trying to do both simultaneously is very inefficient! Therefore, you would be correct in attempting to prioritise one over the other. The question is which one? The answer is: It depends […]
How to stay lean on Halloween? The past 7 days have been rough as hell for me in terms of diet and training. It’s been a blast in terms of socialising and having fun, but there is always a trade off. When alcohol consumption goes up beyond a certain level (quite a low level for […]
Most students in the UK have horrible time management. They are seemingly incapable of achieving anything beyond what is required by their degree. Not having “Enough time” is simply poor prioritisation. Always has been, always will be. To achieve anything long term in life, we need a strong work ethic. We need to feel motivated and have a strong […]
Let’s be honest, we all want to get stronger. Strength is the key measurement for size gains, in addition to bodyweight and the tape measure. It’s the main tool for keeping track of our progress when either trying to gain muscle, or maintain it whilst cutting. Here are the foundations for getting stronger: Be in […]
In our quest to staying lean, sleep length & quality can often be our biggest enemy, particularly for students. It affects our appetite, mood and motivation, and is particularly noticeable when we don’t have enough of it. Of course, this means it its critical to diet adherence & long term sustainability. As mentioned here, diet adherence […]
This is definitely something that should be talked about more in the fitness industry. It contributes massively to motivation & adherence, which underpins your ability to get shredded and stay there. As previously discussed, we broke down the determinants of a great physique, and their respective importance. However, I failed to mention that more important […]
In my previous post, I explained why trying to do a recomposition is an inefficient process for the vast majority. Some may argue that carb-cycling is the key to a successful body recomposition. Carb-cycling may help, but in the grand scheme of things, everything that I said in the original post still holds true. Firstly, we […]
Body Re-Composition – is it possible to have the best of both worlds, and should YOU personally try it? It’s perfectly possible. However, it’s not optimal for most people in the long run. Let me explain why. A successful body re-comp is the holy grail of bodybuilding. Human nature is greed; we want everything and we want it now! […]
