WORKOUTS & ARTICLES
Banned Stimulants for Drug-Tested Athletes Part 1
As a drug-tested athlete, it is your responsibility to make sure you are not taking prohibited/banned substances. Many popular pre-workout supplements contain ingredients, specifically stimulants,...
Citrulline Malate Supplementation and Weight Training Performance
Citruline Malate is known for its ability to increase blood flow and the pump experienced during weight training. But does Citrulline Malate do anything beyond...
Research Review: How Long Should I Rest Between Sets?
How long should I rest between sets? It has long been believed that the metabolic demands of shorter rest periods produced greater gains in muscular...
Exercise Selection: Powerlifting vs. Bodybuilding
In the PR-BREAKER Training Principles article, I highlighted that strength is specific to the exercise performed while hypertrophy is not; hypertrophy can be stimulated by...
L-Tyrosine vs. N-Acetyl Tyrosine: Are Companies Using the Inferior Form?
A current trend in supplement formulation is to use N-acetyl tyrosine (NAT) instead of L-tyrosine because NAT is more soluble and mixes much better in...
Research Review: Powerlifting vs. Bodybuilding Rep Ranges for Size
What is the best rep range to gain size? What is the best rep range to gain strength? If you have ever asked these questions...
Interview with Dr. Mike Zourdos on Daily Undulating Periodization (DUP)
Strength training periodization is programmed phasic variation in training volume, intensity, and/or frequency to maximize performance and training adaptation. There are multiple types of periodization...
MATERIA FAQ
Q: What is the best way to take MATERIA? A: For use as a pre-workout supplement, MATERIA should be taken 30-60 minutes prior to exercise...
The Four Pillars of Breaking PRs
To progress consistently and break PRs (personal records) you need to follow a well-structured program. When I say program, I am referring to more than...