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3 muscle-building supplements that aren't worth the hype, according to a sports nutritionist

Though protein and creatine supplements can help with muscle building, research does not show HMB a…

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Here's how much muscle you can expect to build every month when you start strength training, according to research

Men can expect to build 35 to 45 pounds of muscle in their lifetime, gaining half that in the first…

Rachel Hosie   


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An Olympic weightlifter said he doesn't bench press because the exercise restricts his shoulder mobility

Lü Xiaojun advised professional weightlifters to avoid the movement, however it's still beneficial …

Rachel Hosie   


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Don't spend long hours in the gym. You can see muscle gains by lifting twice a week, according to a personal trainer.

Long or excessively frequent workouts may do more harm than good for gains, Mike Boyle, a strength …

Gabby Landsverk   


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3 benefits of collagen beyond youthful skin and healthy hair

Research suggests collagen supplements can help limit injuries and reduce joint pain, dietitian Sop…

Rachel Hosie   


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A YouTuber did 300 squats a day for 30 days, and by the end his quads were an inch bigger

After 9,000 squats, Evan Zhang found his quads were bigger and his glutes "fuller," but he said it …

Rachel Hosie   


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How to sculpt your arm muscles using bodyweight - no heavy weights required

Bench presses can be swapped for push-ups, and you can use furniture to recreate a pulling exercise…

Rachel Hosie   


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Why you should add cardio to your strength training routine for muscle growth, according to a trainer

Cardio makes you fitter, which helps you to recover better from strength workouts, personal trainer…

Rachel Hosie   


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2 strength training techniques that can help you build strength and muscle, according to a personal trainer

Eccentric exercise involves lengthening muscles which increases size by adding stress. Concentric m…

Gabby Landsverk   


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I want to build lean muscle without counting calories or macros. A dietitian said to eat more protein and fat and use progress photos to track gains.

A high protein, calorie surplus diet, while lifting weights, is optimal for building muscle, but yo…

Rachel Hosie   


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I cut my body fat percentage almost in half after starting a high-protein diet. Here's what I eat.

Insider reporter Rachel Hosie says she cut her body fat from 30% to 17% by eating a high-protein di…

Rachel Hosie   


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Alexander Skarsgård gained 20 pounds of muscle to sculpt a thick viking look for his role in 'The Northman,' his trainer said. Here's how he did it.

Skarsgård's trainer, Magnus Lygdbäck, said he lifted heavy and light weights and ate lots of protei…

Rachel Hosie   


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11 muscle-building myths that are preventing your from reaching your goals

One of the biggest muscle-building myths is that you must eat protein after a workout. This and mor…

Rebecca Strong,Joey Thurman   


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I drink 4 protein shakes a day to build muscle. Eating more carbs and healthy fats would boost my gains, a dietitian said.

Insider reader Trevor consumes 273 grams of protein a day. A dietitian said he should eat more whol…

Rachel Hosie   


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I want to build muscle, but I enjoy cardio and don't want to gain weight. Will running and HIIT hinder my gains?

Cardio doesn't necessarily hinder muscle growth, provided you can still give your all in your stren…

Rachel Hosie   


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I've been weight training for almost 2 years but haven't developed much muscle. A trainer told me what I'm doing wrong.

Make sure you're lifting heavy and hard enough, and don't neglect diet, nutrition and recovery, sai…

Rachel Hosie   


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6 warning signs you're working out too much, and how to recover from overtraining

If you're working out hard but not improving, you may be overtraining, which can damage your muscle…

Gabby Landsverk   


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5 crucial mistakes people make when trying to build strength, according to the UK's strongest man

With a 970 pound deadlift, Adam Bishop knows a thing or two about building strength, and there are …

Rachel Hosie   


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Boost your endurance, stamina, and strength with these 5 muscle-building supplements

The best muscle-building supplements include protein, creatine, beta-alanine, BCAAs, and HMB and sh…

Marissa Cruz Lemar,Joey Thurm…