Muscle and Fitness

Spices May Protect Against Consequences Of High Blood Sugar:

"Cinnamon and cinnamon extracts, for example, have been shown to lower blood sugar in mice. Interestingly, cinnamon lowers blood sugar by acting on several different levels, Hargrove said. It slows the emptying of the stomach to reduce sharp rises in blood sugar following meals and improves the effectiveness, or sensitivity, of insulin. It also enhances antioxidant defenses"

DrClay's Hyght Flyes:

"Begin by lying on your back on a bench inclined to about 60 degrees. After grabbing a light set of dumbbells. begin the movement with your arms hanging straight down and your palms facing forward. Initiate the movement by bringing your arms up and in across your body.

Think of forming a triangle with the path of the dumbbells, with the point of the triangle (the finished position) up over your nose. I have found it optimal to have the pinky side of the dumbbbells come together, forming a 90 degree angle. Make sure to perform the movement by pulling with your upper pecs, not the shoulder or biceps."

TESTOSTERONE NATION: Beast Building, Part 1
3 Months to Personal Bests and New Found Thickness
by Christian Thibaudeau

"Recently, I said that I hated writing articles giving out specific programs. I feel that as a coach it's a much better approach to explain concepts and techniques, rather than just giving out the application.

Well, I'm about to contradict myself. Because this article is the first installment of a three-part series that'll turn you into a thick, dense, and rugged beast in three short months. Get ready to need bigger shirts and more plates."

Get Lean and Toned, Not Bulky!: Sets and Reps - Long or Short Rest Periods?

People don't think enough about the amount of rest needed in between sets. Different amounts of rest are needed for a strength workout vs. a mass building workout. The same goes for the amount of pause in between each rep. Doing non-stop reps affects your muscles in a much different way than pausing a second in between each rep. Let's address how rest affects the outcome of your workouts."