Slight adjustments from my previous training protocol.I felt as if training protocol 1.0 was much more strength focused as opposed to hypertrophy. Constantly watching the scale will allow you to establish whether the current nutritional and training protocol you’re on is, in fact, working towards your physique goals. At this phase of my physique journey, …
Although our goal is always hypertrophy, maximum strength is a great metric to look at when you’re trying to track your progress in the gym. My mentality behind this is, put simply: the stronger I am, the bigger my muscles will become? The question mark is always there because, personally, I cannot tell the future. …
I am currently in the first two weeks of my bulking cycle and I am feeling incredibly satiated, always full, always hungry but incongruently – also feeling pretty great. My energy levels have increased, I am lifting more weight and my body weight is slightly increasing. The night and day difference is also due largely …
It has been a week since Eid al-Fitr and Ramadan proved to be extremely rewarding, both spiritually and physically. The days spent reflecting on my faith during this month-long fast was a great way to cleanse my body and my mind. When we fast, we spend more time connecting with Allah and I use this …
I’ve had the same training protocol for the past year or so and as all know, the body likes to be shocked into growth. So, a change in training intensity, volume, and frequency is necessary for my next bulking phase. The below exercises are done at 5-8 repetitions for 4-5 sets. [updated article: training protocol …
The aim of performance supplements has always been to enhance your current dietary and athletic protocol. These substances are merely meant to be additions to an already well-dialed-in fitness protocol and provide you with benefits that you otherwise cannot receive from your diet or exercise regimen. When I was younger, I found myself getting stuck …
Quite possibly the most talked about new “supplement”, Turkesterone has made it into the gorilla’s crosshairs and as a natural gym bro – this wonder drug definitely presented itself to me draped in a red dress. I chose to run a few personal tests of this reasonably new plant compound at the beginning of this …