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Muscle Nation Welcomes Eric Yaverbaum, CEO of Ericho PR
When you talk about living and breathing positive energy in one's personal and professional life, Eric should be on your top-ten list. ...
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Jun 26, 20201 min read
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How Heavy Should I lift?
In the last article we discussed the number of repetitions per set (number of times to go through a complete motion before taking a...
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Jun 24, 20203 min read
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How Many Reps Should I Do?
(A repetition "rep" is a completed motion working a specific muscle group. A "set" is the combination of reps completed before resting.)...
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Jun 21, 20202 min read
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Building Muscle When You're Stuck Skinny
During my teen years I was skin and bone. It wasn't until college when I started gaining muscle and even then I was pretty lean. And...
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Jun 10, 20204 min read
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What Did I Just Eat?
Ever eat something and not know the amount of fat, carbs, protein and calories? Of course! Who hasn't? But when you're working out for...
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Jun 9, 20203 min read
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Steroids (Part 1).
Oh boy, here we go. This has got to be the number one question I'm asked at the gym: what can I take to get better results? I have to...
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Jun 7, 20203 min read
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Why Am I So Sore?
Pain is your body's feedback to something going wrong but sometimes it's a necessary evil. Telling the difference between a "good sore"...
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Jun 6, 20202 min read
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Do I Need To Do Abs Exercises For A 6-Pack?
No, but it's a good idea anyway. The idea of targeted fat loss has been an age-old debate. But when it comes down to it, the only way...
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Jun 5, 20203 min read
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Picking Your Workouts Splits
In the gym, splits aren't a disco move by John Travolta. We're talking about how you divide (or split) your exercises based on muscle...
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Jun 2, 20202 min read
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Why I Competed And Why I Will Again
As a teenager I was lanky and probably had a pretty ideal body for rock-climbing. Skinny, sinew-y, long limbs. And I hated it. I...
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Jun 1, 20202 min read
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Quick Reference For Getting Back To The Gym
As COVID-19 wanes, and hopefully doesn't spike as people emerge from their homes, you may feel eager to resume your pre-virus activities....
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Jun 1, 20201 min read
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Keep Going!
I received a message this morning from a very good friend from college who is on a mission to lose 150lbs. He's already lost 25lbs and...
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May 29, 20202 min read
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Top 10 Gym Etiquette Rules
Yes, even gym-rats and lug-heads show respect to each other at the gym. And if you're not adhering to these simple rules, expect that...
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May 26, 20202 min read
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You Want Body Transformation?
So, you want to transform your body from dad-bod to a muscle-bound hunk your spouse will brag about. Or maybe you've had a few too many...
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May 23, 20202 min read
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Not All Proteins And Amino Acids Are Created Equal
The amount of protein in one’s diet is certainly a factor, but so is the biological value (BV) of the protein. The BV is just a term used...
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May 20, 20203 min read
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Getting Back To The Gym
If you've ever taken time off from going to the gym (like during a global pandemic), heading back can be a challenge. Even if you're a...
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May 20, 20202 min read
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How Do I Create A Diet to Lose Weight?
Creating a diet to lose weight is simple. Creating a diet and sticking with it is not. Here's what it'll take: Knowledge. Planning....
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May 19, 20208 min read
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What are the most important supplements for males over 40?
Oh boy. This is a loaded one. What are the most important supplements for males over the age of 40? There will be a ton of debates...
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May 18, 20202 min read
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What's a Good Source of Protein for People Who are Lactose-Intolerant/Allergic to Dairy?
Let me begin by saying I feel your pain. I'm not just lactose-intolerant; I'm allergic to dairy. For those of you who are familiar with...
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May 18, 20204 min read
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How do I know if A Trainer is Good?
A good trainer can make or break your progress. But how do you identify if a trainer is right for you? I believe that a good trainer is...
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May 13, 20201 min read
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