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Ingredient Spotlight: Melatonin

Nothing’s worse than a night of restless sleep. You feel lethargic and unproductive the next day. Not to mention, poor sleep causes an increase in cortisol, the catabolic hormone you don’t need mor...

Progressive Overload 101

One of the key principles of working out is progressive overload. Yet it’s often overlooked by lifters who simply rehash the same workout over and over. 

Shake Time/Snack Time Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies

It’s time for some cookies! But not just any cookies, mind you…5% Nutrition Shake Time/Snack Time Chocolate Peanut Butter cookies.

Exercise Breakdown - Dumbbell Upright Row - Another Rich Favorite!

Upright rows are a compound exercise that has been in the routines of countless bodybuilders and athletes. That includes the Man himself, Rich Piana. Even though Rich believed in regularly changing...

Exercise Breakdown: Smith Machine Squats

Squats were one of Rich's favorite leg exercises. But, he had knee problems so they became hard for him to do. He simply found a great alternative - Smith Machine Squats. Whatever it takes, right?

The Basics Of Warming Up

Walking into the gym ready to kill your workout is a great feeling. But you should never just jump right into your working sets. Warm up first.