hypertrophy
Do you need to lift heavy to build muscle?
While some claim you have to lift heavy weights to build muscle mass, you'll maximize hypertrophy when you take sets of 5-30 reps to failure.
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nutrition
Do you need carbs to build muscle?
Your body can build muscle without carbohydrates. But ketogenic diets and other diets very low in carbs can slow down your gains.
supplements
The 20 best supplements for building muscle and shredding fat
Supplements - do you need them to build muscle and lose fat? Or can you get by without them? Here are our top 20.
hypertrophy
How to tell if you’re gaining muscle: 7 superhero strategies 🦸♂️
Beginners can add anywhere from 10-20lbs of muscle in their first year of training. Those who come in near the higher end of that range will have great genetics, and be doing a lot of things right.
hypertrophy
Why low testosterone levels make you struggle to build muscle 😣
Broadly speaking, if your total testosterone is below 400ng/dL, you might be experiencing some detrimental effects that could be improved by boosting those levels. It’s unlikely (though not impossible) that you’d have issues if your levels are above 500ng/dL.