Common misconceptions and myths about anabolic steroids Now that we are familiar with how anabolic steroids interact with our body, causing different effects and side effects, we can cover some of the often-misunderstood facts about AS. Origin of the myths around steroids Usually, there are two types of opinions on steroids “It’s totally safe, bro,... read more
Year: 2018
Anabolic Steroids Part One
The application, effects and side effects of anabolic steroids The history of performance enhancing in sports is as long as the history of the sports’ competitive side- From ancient Olympic games, the athletes have been searching for ways to improve and increase their own physical capabilities. As science advanced throughout the centuries, more and more... read more
Speed Principle
To a big extent, this popular method is contradictive to the usual training methodologies, that recommend us to mostly use an even and regular pace throughout the whole motion of the given exercise. This, of course, allows us to keep constant tension on the working musculature. The advantages to this type of training were talked... read more
Partial Reps
Every movement that requires us to overcome the resistance without reaching the maximum possible amplitude is a partial rep. However, unlike the incomplete ROM, the method of partial reps is more differentiated and can be realized in the first, second and third 1/3 of the movement’s amplitude. There are options, with which we can eliminate... read more
Incomplete Range of Motion
Training throughout the whole possible working amplitude of each exercise is extremely important for every trainee, whether they are a beginner or an advanced athlete. While advanced and elite athletes periodically revolve around that principle, it is a mandatory one for beginners. For intermediate trainees the full amplitude is not so effective, due to the... read more
Double and Triple Splits
It is well known that certain physiological factors (metabolism and cardio respiratory activation) grant the oxygen and energetic substances used by the working muscles. Such mobilization of the organism, done within a relatively short time window, is not possible without the active presence of the endocrine mechanisms. So, for example the release of the hormones... read more
Constant Tension
Experts in bodybuilding can quickly differentiate a bodybuilder from a power-lifter and a weightlifter, even if the workout is done using the same exercises. Actually, this can be determined very easily, by just looking at the dynamics of the given person’s exercise execution. Weightlifters and power-lifters create strong inertial movements to overcome the limiting points... read more
Chest Dumbbell Workout
Crowded gyms are the worst nightmare for every trainee, especially when the gym is not well equipped, and has no more than 2 bench presses.
This is the exact moment when a dumbbell workout is most appropriate- you don’t read more
Core Exercise For Bodybuilding: Why Are They Important?
Anyone who has ever tried working out or done bodybuilding must have heard about core exercise. They have a basic idea of what they mean, but are not quite sure about their importance. Or better, their importance in bodybuilding and read more
Critical Bench Review
Those intent on developing a serious Schwarzenegger-style chest should look no further than Critical Bench, the world’s most successful chest building workout regime ever!
Critical Bench founder and coach, Mike Westerdal, owns several bench press records thanks to this mean regime, in which he guides you exactly through how to train properly and gain impressive chest muscle growth and strength. read more