YOU'VE PROBABLY HEARD big guys at the gym tossing around the word "hypertrophy" when they talk about their lifting goals — but what does that even mean? Are the principles behind the term just some ...

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Muscle growth is more than just moving heavy weights—it's a complex biological response. In this video, we explain how ...

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Bulking — the idea of eating well above your maintenance calories to gain muscle — is one of those fitness topics that won't die. You've probably heard it: "Eat ...

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A new study has found that a common arthritis drug may help patients grow stronger muscles, offering hope to people with ...

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Fats and carbohydrates, eat your hearts out—protein is the macronutrient of the moment. Rich people love the stuff. They treat it like ambrosia. Are they onto something? Having protein on your plate ...