Follow @slikkfitness on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok for more The Myth is Now Backed Up by Science A new meta-study suggests that doctors may someday prescribe the herb, Eurycoma longifolia, to treat low testosterone. New info here. Man, I love meta-studies. Let me explain. In scientific research, there’s a credibility hierarchy. Down at the […]
Follow @slikkfitness on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok for more by Mike T Nelson, PhD Protein, Kidney Health, and Body Composition What happens when you consume a very high protein diet? Like 700% more than RDA guidelines? Here’s the actual science. The High Protein Diet Examined Ever been accused of eating too much protein? If
Follow @slikkfitness on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok for more by Daniel DeBrocke How to Deadlift, Squat, and Bench More Weight Trying to add more plates? Eliminate the weaknesses holding you back. Use these unique strength exercises for bigger numbers on the big three. Getting stronger requires more than just adding plates to the same
Follow @slikkfitness on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok for more Fish, Potatoes, and Protein Made of Larvae A round-up of recent studies and their revelations about the food we eat, or in some cases, the food we don’t eat. Science Snacks You know folks, I spend a lot of time scouring the scientific databases, looking
Follow @slikkfitness on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok for more by Brandon Rynka How to Get Fit, Strong, and Resilient Get strong and bulletproof your body against injuries with these five neglected exercises. Check ’em out and add a few to your training plan. Whether you’re an athlete or just an athletic lifter, you need
Follow @slikkfitness on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok for more Boost Work Capacity, Recovery, and Muscle Gains Experience a reactive pump. Crush any workout. Push harder, recover faster, and come back bigger, stronger, and ready for more. Here’s how. The limiting factor in anyone’s training is recovery. You simply can’t push the body past where
Follow @slikkfitness on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok for more 5 Ways to Build Triceps Anywhere Build your triceps, improve your lockout, and make your elbows feel better with these five resistance band exercises for triceps. Resistance Band Triceps Exercises Think resistance bands are just a temporary replacement for cable exercises? Well, you’re wrong. Bands
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Follow @slikkfitness on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok for more Does Slow Motion Training Actually Work? Lifting and lowering a bar slowly has its benefits, but what happens if ALL your exercises are done at a snail’s pace? Find out here. This series examines legendary or popular training methods with a modern lens and an
Follow @slikkfitness on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok for more The Real Sodium Story The flavor enhancer MSG is not only safe, but it reduces sodium intake by replacing table salt. It also increases nutrient absorption. Let me preface the following spiel by saying that I have serious misgivings about the alleged link between sodium
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Follow @slikkfitness on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok for more by Eric Bach Challenging Supersets for Biceps & Triceps After several years of hard training, your biceps and triceps get stubborn. Here’s how to spark new growth by doing four smart supersets. If your arms haven’t grown since Obama’s first term, it’s time to light
