Traditionally, bodybuilders are known to cut their rest periods intentionally short. This might entail resting less than a minute between sets of an exercise, if not performing (agonistic) supersets (e.g. tricep pushdowns followed immediately by skull-crushers). However, research usually finds benefit to longer rests between sets. Read on to learn more
Citrulline (commonly taken as citrulline malate) is known for its performance-enhancing potential. However, the literature on citrulline is mixed, with some studies showing benefit, and others not. Paradoxically, this occurs despite similar citrulline doses (8 grams) and timing (~30-60 minutes pre-workout) across studies. Luckily, Trexler et al.’s 2019 meta-analysis clarifies citrulline’s role in performance. In […]
We know that ketogenic diets promote fat and weight loss. We also know that some lean body mass loss (not necessarily muscle loss) must coincide with fat loss. However, there’s been much debate as to whether hypocaloric ketogenic diets cause muscle loss, or, at least when compared to hypocaloric non-ketogenic diets. In this article, Vincent looks at […]