3/7 Training Method

  The Effects of the 3/7 Training Method on Muscle Growth and Strength Development Introduction Photographer: Fahad Puthawala The 3/7 training method is a relatively new training protocol that has garnered attention for its potential to enhance muscle growth and strength development. Although bodybuilders and athletes have used the method for some time, it wasn’t … Read more

Creatine Part II (creatine + performance)

 The effects of creatine, particularly on strength production, have been widely studied. This is why I decided to include literature reviews as a source for this article. The relationship between creatine and increased strength has been so extensively researched that I chose to highlight a variety of perspectives. In general, the results are consistent, showing … Read more

Squat biomechanics, hypertrophy and anthropometry Part I

 Part I Plotkin (2023) I wanted to take a closer look at squats because they are one of the most commonly used exercises in both lower limb rehabilitation and resistance training. Squats are also a competitive sport in weightlifting, with its own regulations for proper squats. The recruitment of muscles, the forces exerted on the … Read more

The Dosage of BCAA

The BCAA dosages used in the studies vary greatly. In some cases, standard dosages have been used, e.g. 6-2000 mg/day, while in others the dosage is determined by body weight, 60-450 mg/kg/day. The effects of BCAA supplementation have been observed mainly on muscle damage, soreness, fatigue and morbidity. For closer inspection, I selected controlled, randomized … Read more