When Should You Consider Taking a New Supplement?
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by Eric Helms
1M ago
Note: This article was the MASS Research Review cover story for March 2024 and is part of their “From the Mailbag” series of articles. If you want more content like this, subscribe to MASS. Discussing “neutral to positive” scientific findings is a meme in evidence-based circles at this point. With the big rocks of progressive overload, an appropriate nutrition plan, and a lifestyle and environment conducive to recovery and adherence in place, any small rocks you add on top can only have so much of an impact. Therefore, you should consider the time, energy, and financial cost of inves ..read more
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The Evidence-Based Guide to Grip Strength Training & Forearm Muscle Development
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by Cameron Gill
1M ago
As the old adage goes, you are only as strong as your weakest link, and grip strength can be the limiting factor in performance for many different strength athletes. Whether you are a powerlifter, strongman, weightlifter, Crossfitter, or a recreational lifter who wishes to be all around strong, life is better with a strong grip. In this article we are going to explore the science and practice of grip strength training and forearm muscle development. While I will be referencing strength athletes throughout this article, the same information can be applied to enhancing grip strength for athletes ..read more
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Can You Get to 10% Body-Fat in Eight Weeks?
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by Eric Trexler
3M ago
Note: This article was the MASS Research Review cover story for January 2024 and is part of their “From the Mailbag” series of articles. If you want more content like this, subscribe to MASS. This article isn’t about the exact question listed above. In reality, it’s about an entire genre of questions that involve trying to reach a specific body-fat percentage within a specific (and often very short) time frame. I’ve answered this question countless times throughout my fitness career, and the person who asks the question is virtually never satisfied by my response. The truth is, I am ..read more
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How Many Reps Can People Really Do at Specific 1RM Percentages?
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by Michael Zourdos
4M ago
Note: This article was the MASS Research Review cover story for December 2023 and is a review of a recent paper by Nuzzo et al. If you want more content like this, subscribe to MASS. Key Points Researchers conducted a meta-regression to quantify the number of reps that could be performed at specific percentages of 1RM. On average, more reps could be performed at moderate loads than previously thought. There is a large interindividual variation in rep performance, and that rep performance is exercise-specific.   This meta-regression provides an important update to the ..read more
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Peaking for Drug-Free Bodybuilding with Dr. Eric Helms
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by The MASS Team
5M ago
Note: This piece was the MASS Research Review cover story for November 2023. If you want more content like this, subscribe to MASS. Dr. Eric Helms’ kicked off his fifth competitive season in September with three competitions over consecutive weekends. This plan put him in the unique position of planning three back-to-back peak weeks, a prospect that would terrify a lot of competitors. The purpose of a peak week is to optimize the competitor’s appearance on stage. Peaking regimens typically include making simultaneous adjustments to exercise programming, carbohydrate intake, electroly ..read more
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How Does Stretching Induce Gains in Hypertrophy and Strength?
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by Eric Helms
6M ago
Note: This article was the MASS Research Review cover story for October 2023 and is a review of a recent paper by Warneke et al. If you want more content like this, subscribe to MASS. Key Points  This review of human and animal data explored the impact of long-duration stretching on hypertrophy and strength. In animals, large and consistent increases in strength and hypertrophy occur across species with extreme (often continuous) stretching protocols. There are fewer human studies for ethical and logistical reasons, and they use less extreme protocols. While higher intensi ..read more
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How Much Dietary Fat Do We Really Need?
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by Eric Trexler
7M ago
Note: This article was the MASS Research Review cover story for September 2023 and is the first installment of a new type of MASS article called “From the Mailbag.” The purpose is to address questions from MASS readers (or questions that are frequently asked within the evidence-based fitness community). If you want more content like this, subscribe to MASS. How much dietary fat do we really need? This is one of the most common questions that stumps even the most seasoned and experienced fitness pros from time to time. Before one begins to answer this question, it’s really important to fr ..read more
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Practical Strategies for Returning to Training After a Break
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by Hayden Pritchard
7M ago
Since I began hosting the Stronger Dad’s Collective Podcast, I have become more aware of the impact of the seasons of life. We go through phases: You might be studying for a number of years, working in a particular industry for a period of time, living in different locations, or raising young children. Each of these represents a different season of life and has a direct impact on the things we prioritize and the choices we make – including our training habits. It’s not uncommon for someone who once put a lot of time and effort into their strength training to have it drop right down – or even c ..read more
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No, Creatine (Probably) Doesn’t Cause Hair Loss
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by Greg Nuckols
8M ago
A couple weeks ago, we published a research spotlight covering the effects of creatine on muscle growth. When we posted it on social media, the replies were awash with a common question: does creatine really cause hair loss? When you talk about creatine on the internet, it’s almost guaranteed that someone will bring up hair loss. There are many common concerns, myths, and bits of unsubstantiated speculation about creatine, but none of them seem to be quite as popular as the idea that creatine will make you go bald. So, in this article, I’d like to discuss where the idea came from, and why you ..read more
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Beyond the Headlines: Aspartame and Cancer Risk
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by Eric Trexler
8M ago
Note: This article was the MASS Research Review cover story for August 2023 and is the first installment of a new type of MASS article called “Beyond the Headlines.” The purpose is to concisely address a topic that’s currently dominating headlines or causing some controversy in the fitness space. If you want more content like this, subscribe to MASS. You’ve likely seen quite a few headlines about aspartame within the last month or so. The International Agency for Research on Cancer recently made some waves by declaring aspartame a “possible carcinogen,” which inspired a flood of news art ..read more
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