1. 1876: Cocaine Use in “Pedestrianism” The leaves of the plant Erythroxylum coca found in South America, Mexico, Indonesia and the West Indies have served as a source of strength and energy for centuries. After the Spanish conquest of Peru, European scientists began analyzing the plant. Around 1860, the German chemist Albert Niemann isolated cocaine […]
Hello, fellas Today, the classic natty or not review focuses on Zach Zeiler. Is he a pristine natural or is he a needle samurai? Let’s look at his stats: Height: 6′ (183cm) {source} Weight: around 205lbs as of 2019 Bodyfat: unknown but appear fairly low On March 9, a photo of Zach Zeiler showcasing his […]
If you don’t pay attention, it’s not difficult to conclude that the masters and their regulators are highly invested in your comfort and salvation… that they are bothering you because they care. A little experience and brain activation should reveal that the plasticity of the structure goes deeper than that. Behind the official statement, there […]
Reading the crazy ideas pushed by fitness experts can be an amusing experience. In one of his articles on S-Nation, the Godfather of Low bar Squats, Mark Rippetoe, expressed his strong belief that strength training can stop the use of steroids in sports. He wrote: “Athletes take steroids to get stronger. That’s the only reason […]
Paralysis by analysis a.k.a. overthinking is very common in the iron community. My lifting background says that the less experienced you are, the more you think about issues that do not really make a big difference. Back in the day, I used to suffer from wrist and elbow pain. I had an overuse injury known as tendonitis. This made […]
Your height and bone structure determine your weight class. By default, a tall man cannot compete as a lightweight, whereas somebody who is 5’5″ will fit there perfectly. In order for a tall guy to do well in barbell sports, he has to compete in a higher weight class. The only lift which allows skinny […]
Height does not equal a large frame by default. Many people are tall but have thin bones. Unfortunately, a fragile frame limits the potential for growth. People with small frames are usually ectomorphs. Larger Bones = Larger Muscles? By default, bigger bones and joints require bigger muscles and tendons to operate properly. Thus, individuals with […]
Undoubtedly, the rise of weightlifting is connected directly to the advancement of anabolic steroids. The better the pill, the higher the record. In this post, I presented you material revealing the early use of anabolic steroids by Bill March of York, Pennsylvania, and Louis Riecke of New Orleans. Of course, their rivals from the Soviet […]
“How much do you weigh?” is a popular question in commercial gyms. During the cold season, people boost the number, but as soon as the summer kicks in, the firmness in the tone disappears. Why? Because the fat gut popping under the XXL shirt immediately devalues the number. Does it matter that you weigh 220 pounds […]
Some Olympic weightlifters have thick physiques that make the muscle worshipers envious. As a result, many muscle constructors begin to incorporate the Olympic lifts in an attempt to gain some of that “Oly” mass. However, are the Olympic lifts efficient muscle builders? Olympic Weightlifting Is A Hip Dominant Sport Both Olympic lifts are hip and back dominant. That’s why most Oly […]
Most people become conscious of their age very early – sometimes even 20-year-olds cry on their birthdays and feel shame when asked how old they are. Why? Age is not something you can control. Therefore, it’s like being ashamed that it’s snowing outside. Natural law is omnipresent and 100% unbreakable, at least by humans. The […]
Some MMA fighters display very aesthetic physiques that could earn them a place in a muscle magazine. As a result, many fans wonder whether the use of steroids is as common in combat sports as it is in the world of bodybuilding. The truth is that MMA fighters take anabolic steroids and even growth hormone […]