Gaining Muscle Mass in a Deficit vs. Bulking (Research Review)
Can we gain in a deficit? How much should you eat to reach your goals? This article applies to you whether you’re a beginner or advanced lifter.
The Science of Detraining: How Long You Can Take a Break from the Gym Before You Lose Muscle Mass, Strength, and Endurance
In this article we answer how long it takes us to detrain (lose strength, conditioning, and muscle), and which strategies we can use to prevent it.
Scientific Recommendations for Strength and Hypertrophy Training from 150+ Studies
What is the ideal frequency, rest period, exercise order, range of motion? Should we train to failure? Do we need to include isolation exercise into our program? We’ve analyzed 150+ studies to find out!
How Drop Sets Affect Strength and Hypertrophy (Research Review)
Drop sets are an efficient way to train, but are they better than regular sets for building muscle and strength? Find out in Sci-Fit’s review.
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