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
How long does it take us to detrain? Which strategies we can use to prevent detraining?
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
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.
The Ketogenic Diet’s Impact on Body Fat, Muscle Mass, Strength, and Endurance
How does the Ketogenic Diet compare to other diets for improving your body composition and athletic performance? Read the article to find out.
What is a Cluster Set? A Complete Guide
In strength training, cluster sets are small sets inside a regular set. We analyze the research behind this uncommon technique.
Does sleep affect weight loss? (Research Review)
Written by: Jack Quint | Graphics and editing : Adam Tzur | Published: September 30, 2021 [mfn]Updated October 4, 2021[/mfn] Table of Contents Key takeaways Research suggests that… Sleep recovers […]
Should You Train to Failure for Muscle and Strength?
Learn when you should use failure training, and if it’s ideal for building muscle mass and strength. Based on a scientific literature review.
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