Muscle-Building Diet plan for Skinny Men: A Comprehensive Guide to Gain Lean Muscle Mass
Building muscle can be an arduous journey for most men but for ectomorphs, it often presents a daunting task with its own unique set of challenges. Ectomorphs typically have a naturally fast metabolism, a slender frame, and a predisposition to low body fat levels.
Reverse dieting: What is it? Who is it for? How to do it correctly!
So you've done the hard work of weight loss. All the calorie counting, all the cravings, all the cardio, all the treats and desserts you've passed on, have all contributed to a significant amount of fat loss for you. Congratulations! But now what? Is this a short-term success where you have less energy while you wait to yo-yo back towards weight gain, possibly obesity?
The Ripped Vegan: Can You Build Muscle on a Vegan Diet?
Vegans bodybuilders exist. So the question isn’t really, can you build muscle on a vegan diet? We know you can. But how and what are the best ways to get everything you need from a vegan diet to maximize muscle growth. We take a look!
Water: The Miracle Chemical That Helps Build Muscle
Water, the miracle chemical, “drug” and nutrient that helps build muscle. Experts agree that hydrating is a crucial ingredient for successful bodybuilding, weight loss (fat loss), and building body mass.
Creatine: The Good, The Bad, and The Bulked-up
Creatine is an amino acid that is found mostly in your body's muscles as well as in your brain. Many know the role amino acids play in protein synthesis, but limitations in the ability to transport and/or store creatine can impair metabolism. Increasing the availability of creatine in tissue may enhance cellular metabolism and thereby lessen the severity of injury and/or disease conditions, particularly when oxygen availability is compromised, like during high-intensity exercise.
Clean Bulking vs Dirty Bulking: Which is best for muscle growth?
Bulking refers to a gradual increase in the number of calories you take in combined with intense weight training. Any calorie intake beyond what your body needs to maintain your current bodyweight is a calorie surplus that your body can then use to build muscle. But which is better, clean or dirty bulking? We have the answers!