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Here’s Why You’re Getting Stronger But Not Bigger

January 18, 2021 By Jess Billitz

The noob gains — and the confidence that comes with them — can only last for so long. Six months and 20+ pounds of mass later, the reflection in the mirror will begin to seem permanent.

Strangely enough, you’re doing everything right.

A gram of protein per pound.

A professionally-designed, hardcore split routine.

An extra plate on the bar every time you max out.

The strength increases remain steady, yet the physical plateau hits your ego like a ton of bricks.

Telling your buddies that you bench 200+ pounds sounds like pure folklore when your shirts look no tighter, and the number on the scale hardly increases.

You just don’t get it: Why are you getting stronger but not bigger? Here are seven reasons!

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Swolverine Beta-Alanine Review (The Case for CarnoSyn)

January 18, 2021 By Jess Billitz

The athletic supplement industry is notoriously misleading. One pill, one scoop, or one gram can help you add 50 pounds to your bench press or pack on 15 pounds of pure muscle mass.

… until you read the fine print.

That’s where you learn the brutal truth — that many workout supplements are nothing more than placebos hoping to “trick” you into tougher workouts.

At first glance, Swolverine Beta-Alanine might sound too good to be true. Better focus, less mid-workout fatigue, and strength gains are all promises you’ve heard before.

Let’s find out if this pure pre-workout supplement is legit.

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Athlean-X Core4 Ab Training System [Complete Review]

January 18, 2021 By Jess Billitz

Ab training programs are notoriously disappointing. Many claim to “hold the key” to washboard abs, yet are merely a jumble of the basic core exercises: Planks, crunches, and leg raises.

We all have our own vision for the “perfect” core program.

A mass-building machine.

Fat-shredding tactics to uncover that “mystery” six-pack.

Even slightly better posture, if there’s any left to spare!

In the world of ab-sculpting programs, the bar is absurdly low. But what about the (practically) brand new Athlean-X Core4 Ab Training System created by none other than Jeff Cavaliere?

Before you bite the bullet on yet another ab program, let’s find out if it’s worth it!

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Fitness Equipment Industry Statistics (Growth & Trends)

January 18, 2021 By Jess Billitz

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A treadmill ($900), bench gear ($150), free weight set ($1,000), squat rack ($300), and ~~gym selfie~~ mirrors ($100) turn a home gym into a once-in-a-lifetime investment.

A fully-stocked garage gym could register a $2,000+ price tag.

That $10-$20 monthly gym membership certainly sounds like a steal right about now.

But scoping out that 20,000 sq. ft. Planet Fitness — fitted with three rows of cardio machines and dozens of resistance training equipment — makes you wonder.

This place must cost millions to fully stock and maintain.

So, just how much are health centers shelling out on fitness equipment each year? And where’s the industry headed now that the obesity and inactivity epidemics are at record highs?

To learn more about this billion-dollar industry, take a look at these 15 statistical trends.

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What is Considered a Big Guy? (And How Do I Get That Way)

January 18, 2021 By Jess Billitz

Whether it’s the bouncer at a club, your next MMA opponent, or even a guy looking to work in a set on the bench, you’ve probably done the ‘ol double-take.

“That guy is huge.”

You sure as hell wouldn’t mess with him. And you know for certain that he earns immediate respect the second he walks into a room — from guys (seething with envy) and girls.

How do you break out of the stereotypical “strong guy” mold and enter peak “big guy” territory?

Let’s review what’s considered a big guy and how to get that way!

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