Insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1) is an anabolic hormone produced in the liver through the stimulation of growth hormone release. Most scientists agree that nearly all of the anabolic effects linked to growth hormone (GH) are produced by IGF-1. IGF-1 has attained … [Read more...]
A Testosterone Mystery Solved by Jerry Brainum
Although female menopause, which is characterized by a decline in the primary hormones in women, such as estradiol or estrogen, is an accepted medical fact, the existence of a similar decline in testosterone in men remains controversial. So-called "Low-T" … [Read more...]
Review: Strength Training for fat Loss by Jerry Brainum
The principle of specificity of exercise states that exercise must be specific for a certain purpose. In simple terms, if you want to build muscle and get stronger, you use a progressive resistance style of training, with the most efficient being weight training.If … [Read more...]
Large muscles, short life? by Jerry Brainum
The motivation to begin bodybuilding often varies. Most beginners' goals include losing body fat, building muscle, or a combination of both. I had an unusual reason to start training. I didn't want to prematurely die. While this would not be an … [Read more...]
Preparing for physique competition: Is there a better way? by Jerry Brainum
Similarly to many other things, bodybuilding competition continues to evolve. Back in 1983, I wrote an article for the inaugural issue of Flex magazine about whether bodybuilding competition was veering to a judging system that held muscular mass as the deciding … [Read more...]
Too much of a good thing? by Jerry Brainum
You have to wonder how the champion bodybuilders of the past ever managed to build muscle without using an extensive array of food supplements. These days, with the plethora of sports supplements, many of which are backed up by scientific research, if … [Read more...]
Apple Anabolics by Jerry Brainum
In 2011, the journal Cell Metabolism published a rodent study that soon became a major topic of discussion on numerous internet sites and groups. The study attracted attention because it identified a natural substance that appeared to … [Read more...]
The final nail in the D-aspartic acid coffin by Jerry Brainum
Food supplements touted to boost levels of testosterone are among the most sought-after supplements by bodybuilders and athletes, and those just seeking added muscle gains. This is particularly true for people who refuse to use pharmaceutical sources of … [Read more...]
Should you train to muscular failure? by Jerry Brainum
Although no record of it exists in human history, the first incidence of training to failure likely occurred when a prehistoric man attempted to move a heavy rock without success. While such an activity may not fall in the category of organized training, the fact that … [Read more...]
Book review: High Intensity 300 by Dan Trink
We are often told about the importance of changing our exercise programs around. The usual reasons for this include the need for variety; to hit muscles from various angles; and probably the most compelling reason of all, to keep the mind fresh and interested in the workout. Nothing … [Read more...]
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