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Do Bodybuilders Lift Heavy or Light Weights?
If you’ve read my article on powerlifting vs bodybuilding, you may be under the impression that bodybuilders focus exclusively on light weights. Yet, this is far too simplistic. Just because Ronnie Coleman shouts “light weights” doesn’t mean he’s actually using them. So, do bodybuilders lift heavy or light weights? Bodybuilders tend to train with a […]
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Why Do Bodybuilders Inject Insulin?
Pharmaceutical insulin is a peptide hormone that is used by diabetics to help them lower blood sugar. But in recent times many bodybuilders have taken to using insulin to help them train. Why do bodybuilders inject insulin? Bodybuilders inject insulin because it plays an important role in muscle protein synthesis. Insulin is anabolic and can […]
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Do Bodybuilders Get Drug Tested?
It is an open secret that Pro bodybuilding is impossible without anabolic steroids and that all bodybuilders competing in non-natural competitions must be using. Yet anabolic steroid use is illegal, so how do the organisations behind bodybuilding deal with this? Do bodybuilders get drug tested? And if so, how come nobody is ever caught? Bodybuilders […]
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Do Bodybuilders Count Calories?
Calorie counting is usually associated with some of the worst aspects of diet culture, but it can also be an incredibly useful tool. Many people use it to help them lose weight or even to gain weight. But what about bodybuilders? Do bodybuilders count calories? Elite level bodybuilders do tend to count calories and have […]
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Why are Bodybuilders Weaker than Powerlifters?
Why are Bodybuilders Weaker than Powerlifters? It doesn’t make any sense! Bodybuilders are absolutely massive, made up of nothing but huge muscles. They train more than powerlifters, they take more drugs, and they are better funded. So why can’t they out-lift them? The main difference between bodybuilders and powerlifters is that bodybuilders focus on muscle […]
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Joseph Holt Golden Ales: A Review
The following article is a review of Joseph Holt Golden Ales. It contains affiliate links that are clearly marked. If I said that when I started this website the idea of getting free beer delivered to my house never crossed my mind I would be lying. But since 2015, when myself and Todd received some […]
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Do Bodybuilders Eat Bread?
New and seasoned bodybuilders seek to understand what foods should be included or removed from their diet. With the rise of no-carb diets, bodybuilders, who have been taught the importance of carbs to their journey, are now left in limbo. Because of this many people ask “Do bodybuilders eat bread?” Almost all bodybuilders eat bread […]
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Is the Bench Press Good for Building Muscle?
There is no more popular exercise in the gym than the bench press. But is the bench press good for building muscle? This article is here to help you answer that question. The bench press is an excellent exercise for building muscle, provided it is performed correctly. You want a full range of motion, good […]
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Do Bodybuilders Do Cardio?
Cardio has many benefits, it can improve your fitness, health, and it can also help you mentally. But cardio is often blamed for a drop in muscle mass, and many lifters avoid it. But what about bodybuilders? Do bodybuilders do cardio? This article will attempt to find out. Bodybuilders use cardio for fat loss during […]
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Can You Train Twice Per Day in Bodybuilding?
Many professional bodybuilders talk about training twice a day, particularly in the run-up to a competition. But how common is this? Should regular bodybuilders attempt to emulate this? What about natural bodybuilders or regular gym-goers? In this article, we will attempt to answer the question “Can you train twice per day in bodybuilding?”. It is […]
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