Alex  Hammer

The leg press or gakk-squats?

In bodybuilding there are two effective exercises, sighting and loading the quads is gakk-squats and leg press in the simulator. Thus, answering the question of which of these exercises will be most effective, we will face a divergence of opinion – some athletes will argue that Sakr-squats are better, others that...
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Creatine. How to make the.

I am often asked about creatine and how to take it. Perhaps, it is worth writing a couple of lines about the undeservedly ignored Supplement.Undeservedly - because it works to a certain extent.Ignore-read the article and make a conclusion whether you need it or not.Creatine is a molecule in the energy...
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How to count fat cheese

Cheeses can be classified by hardness and fat content, especially since this topic is now increasingly concerned with "losing weight", trying to simultaneously fight both hunger and excess weight.Labels attached to cheese circles and heads usually indicate the fat content of the cheese as a percentage, say 40%, 50% , etc.And...
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The pectoral muscles. Detail.

Throughout the history of mankind, a well-formed chest was perceived as a symbol of heroism and courage, so bodybuilding attaches special importance to the chest muscles. The business card of a sporty and enviable torso is not a bicep, as many novice athletes believe, but a powerful chest. Breast training requires...
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Vacation. Workout without weights.

Everyone knows that only training with weights can give You an increase in muscle mass and increase your strength. This is true, however, there are many reasons why you may want to, or even be forced to, train for a while without being burdened. This method has enough positive aspects.Practicing regularly...
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Protocol TABATA: burn fat in minutes

In our quest to become slim and physically attractive, we often resort to functional training. If you have been thinking about how to speed up the breakdown of fat and achieve maximum results in the shortest possible time, most likely, you are already alternating segments of high-intensity cardio loads with short...
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Which fish is better?

Tuna is a source for energyIt is a rich source of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, which are known to be essential for heart and brain function. But the benefits of tuna do not end there — the high content of protein, amino acids, vitamin B3, iron, magnesium and many other...
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Back. Debriefing.

I came across my own interview on the Internet, which I gave to the magazine " at&RS " year in 1999 or 1998 (I don't remember exactly) More than 15 years have passed. What has changed?The Answer Is Nothing!Everything that was relevant then, also works today. Don't be afraid to experiment....
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Laziness or a good excuse?

Each of us has days when the plan is to have a training session, but at the very moment when we need to get together and go to it – we just don't WANT to. Then we try to remind ourselves how much good and fun sports bring us, and what...
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The glycemic index is sensitive or not?

Everyone who goes to the gym and tries to eat right has probably heard about the glycemic index. It is worth saying that there is a lot of controversy around the glycemic index, because some experts believe that it should be taken into account, while others say that there is no...
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Talk about fat

Fat is the body's energy reserve.Unlike carbohydrates, fats make up the body's energy reserve. Carbohydrates, which are stored in the human body in the form of glycogen, perform a more rapid function of energy supply for a short time.The average person has a fat reserve of about 13 kg, this could...
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Presses on a flat bench, how to.

Upper chest muscles are usually advised to pump on incline bench. The only question is whether such a Council error? At least among the experts are of the opinion that the selectively loading a separate part of the breast is fundamentally impossible. Then it turns out that the inclined bench press...
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AB workout. How not!

Sit-UPS with rotation... How many of us don't know this exercise? For a long time, it was considered the main one for" pumping " the press. Recent research has shown that this exercise is DANGEROUS!Lifting the torso from a lying position with a turn causes three abdominal muscles to contract at...
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Viewtiful. Old school.

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Glycogen and the intensity of the training

One of the axioms of bodybuilding is to begin high intensity training it is necessary to maximize the muscle glycogen. Glycogen is a polysaccharide, or complex carbohydrate, which accumulates in the muscles and partly in the liver.When an athlete "sits" on a low-carb diet, he immediately notices two changes in his...
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Side effects from protein

Lowering the hackneyed debate on the harm caused by protein consumption, mention should be made of some real side effects that are most often observed in bodybuilders.Proteins (the basis of protein) when consumed in the recommended amount, can cause kidney disease. However, proteins contain a lot of nitrogen, and he, in...
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Glucosamine, Chondroitin, Collagen

Glucosamine, Chondroitin, Collagen-the names of these substances are known to almost every athlete and the reason for this is the increased load on the joints that athletes receive as a result of intensive training.If you want to speed up the recovery and regeneration processes, you need to take collagen-containing medications. Collagen...
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Nuts - source of protein

What are the benefits of nuts?First, nut proteins almost completely replace animal proteins and approach the so-called ideal protein.Secondly, they are 50-60% fat. However, unlike animal fats that are rich in cholesterol, there is almost no cholesterol in the composition of nut fats, but there are fatty acids that are necessary...
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Protein. Plant or animal?

Vegetable proteinsProtein is an essential component of human nutrition. Without a sufficient amount of protein, our body simply will not be able to maintain its vital functions. This is especially true for athletes. After all, physical activity increases the natural process of disintegration and restructuring of muscle tissue, and therefore increases...
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No carb diet

I answer Anastasia's question: "Tell us how effective a carb-free diet is"In order to make sure how effective a carb-free diet is, you can contact professional athletes. After all, they are faced with the task of getting the maximum result in a short time.The main source of energy in the body...
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