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Exercise Decreases Your Calorie Intake

February 22, 2012

A cutting phase that incorporates regular cardio sessions doubles down on weight loss support, according to a study published in the journal Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. Researchers found that, in addition to burning calories on the treadmill or stationary bike, the effort effectively suppresses the hunger hormone ghrelin. Ten...

A Short-Term Increase In Bench Press Power

February 21, 2012

Whether it's for personal pride or bragging rights, pretty much any guy who spends a lot of time in the weight room is aiming for a new best bench. According to a study published in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, there's an easy way to up your bench press power, but only for short time. To test the effects of postactivation...

Planning Out A Squat Jump Routine

February 20, 2012

Interested in trying the leg day equivalent of Natural Mr. Olympia John Hansen's bench press power training routine, which appeared on Saturday's installment of ABB's Performance Blog? A study published in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research looked at recommendations for determining the optimal load and rep scheme when performing...

Golden Opportunities For Iron Rich Foods

February 19, 2012

Iron deficiency can hold you back for attaining goals in the gym. To make sure you're getting enough iron in your diet, you'll want to include beneficial iron-rich food choices that don't get in the way of your physique goals. Here are a couple of suggestions: Red Meat is very rich in iron. A lot of people stay away from red meat because of...

Power Up Your Lifting Routine

February 18, 2012

Bodybuilders and other physique athletes use a variety of repetition schemes. The recommended rep range for building muscle size is 6-10. This is the average amount of reps that most people do in the weight room. Figure and bikini competitors tend to favor less weight and higher reps, often doing as many as 15-20. But muscle size is only one...