Building muscle isn't easy, it can be time-consuming and difficult. In some cases, diet may be to blame for the lack of results, preventing you from building muscle properly. And that's where the "mass gain" period can work wonders.
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On our Blog, you'll find advice on how to build mass, as well as muscle-building exercise tutorials. Our coaches' recommendations for sports nutrition and examples of diets. We also offer content in the form of articles covering current events in strength sports and bodybuilding.
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How anabolic steroids workRead moreWhat are the advantages and disadvantages of using steroids and anabolics? Who are they useful for? Their use has become increasingly widespread in recent years, and it's time to take stock of the situation and explain how they work.
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Everything you need to know about muscle hypertrophyRead moreHypertrophy is the process by which you build muscle. For bodybuilders, it's the ultimate goal.
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Program for women just starting outRead moreWeight training is becoming increasingly popular with women. In recent years, women-only training programs have proliferated on Youtube and Tik-Tok
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Presentation of Laurent COOs' latest bookRead moreThe new book by sports writer Laurent COOS, a specialist in sports nutrition and doping in bodybuilding sports.
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the use of peptides in bodybuilding: Cures, effects and risksRead moreMore and more athletes, bodybuilders and sportspeople of all kinds are interested in using peptides to gain muscle, lose fat and improve performance.
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Sarms in bodybuildingRead moreSARMs (Selective Androgen Receptor Modulators) are little known to the general public. And yet, they are considered to be the future replacements for the anabolic steroids used by athletes.
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Myostatin inhibitorsRead moreMyostatin is a muscle repressor. In other words, reducing or inhibiting myostatin production promotes muscle growth. Are mysostatin inhibitors the future of doping?
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Can you gain muscle with poor nutrition?Read moreRegular weight training is the basis for building a great physique, but good nutrition also plays an important role. In fact, good nutrition can have a direct impact on your ability to build muscle.
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Anabolic VS catabolic: what's the difference?Read moreAnabolism and catabolism are two concepts that it's worth knowing about when it comes to bodybuilding and sports nutrition. In practice, we aim to promote anabolism, which enables us to gain muscle mass.
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Insulin and bodybuildingRead moreWhen we hear the word insulin, we immediately think of diabetes or hypoglycemia. It's a hormone with a bad reputation, especially when associated with bodybuilding.
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High-protein dietRead moreIn a world where it's possible to get conflicting opinions on almost any piece of dietary advice, one food group reigns supreme in its ability to unite all the experts behind it: protein.
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The Dukan diet and bodybuildingRead moreWhat about the famous Dukan diet? This is one of the diets often prescribed and used by beginner bodybuilders who want to lose fat fast.
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The low carb dietRead moreThe Low Carb method is a diet in which virtually all sugars are eliminated from the diet. Used by people who want to lose weight quickly, this carb-free diet is all the rage across the Atlantic and is also proving successful in France.
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Bodybuilding after 40Read moreI'm regularly asked if it's too late to build muscle and get fit at 40, and most of you are generally surprised by my answer. Yes, it can be done. And no, it's not too late.
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Sheathing to strengthen the abdominal musclesRead moreMuscle gainage is a basic exercise found in almost every training program. Whether you're a high-level athlete or a sedentary person, the fitness and health benefits of this exercise are exceptional.
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Carbohydrates for bodybuildingRead moreWhether you're building muscle or shedding fat, carbohydrate and sugar consumption are essential at every level of bodybuilding. It's this macro-nutrient that provides energy to the muscles during your intensive training sessions.
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Overtraining and weight trainingRead moreYou're doing more and more bodybuilding sessions, but you're not making any progress at all. Worse still, you're feeling tired all the time and your performance is slipping? You may be suffering the consequences of overtraining.
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Muscle cramps: six tips to prevent them.Read moreMuscle cramps can cause a great deal of pain and discomfort, which is never pleasant, and heavy exercise can increase the risk of developing muscle cramps.
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Growth hormone and its effectsRead moreWhile hormones remain difficult to understand, growth hormone has been the subject of numerous studies by scientists and sports specialists.
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All you need to know about BCAAs (branched-chain amino acids)Read moreDid you know that branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs) are particularly important for athletes and bodybuilders? Why? Because they provide optimal energy levels, enhance sports performance by helping to build protein and muscle tissue, reduce fatigue, and much more. What's more, BCAAs have found application in the treatment of serious diseases such as muscular dystrophy, cancer and cirrhosis.
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The best proteins for building muscleRead moreIf you browse the fitness and bodybuilding press, you'll have come across numerous advertisements extolling the virtues of protein supplements. It seems that protein and sport go hand in hand.
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Creatine: Myths and realitiesRead moreMuscle-building creatine is both the most scientifically proven substance of all, and one of the most popular bodybuilding supplements on the market.
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Carnitine, an effective bodybuilding product?Read moreL-carnitine is one of the amino acids of interest in sports nutrition. According to certain scientific studies, it improves fat burning.
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Making up for a weakness in bodybuildingRead moreNot all muscles are created equal. It's not uncommon for strengths and weaknesses to emerge after a certain amount of practice. Let's take a look at a few techniques for overcoming them.
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3 mistakes to avoid for better pectoral developmentRead moreDeveloping pectoral muscles seems easy enough, yet many exercisers find it extremely difficult to achieve their goals. Here are the basic mistakes to avoid
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5 Gluteal exercises + effective programRead moreWelcome to a world where photos of the buttocks flood social networks and are the most viewed and liked photos, making them the body part most worked on by women. Developing buttock muscles is essential
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6 training tips for absRead morethe expression "abs are made in the kitchen" is true, but it's just as important to make sure you're doing the exercises correctly, and in the right position, in order to build up your abdominal muscles
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Sustanon: Anabolic steroidRead moreSustanon is a steroid formulated with four different testosterones. The mixing and stacking of the short and long esters is designed to optimize the release of each Testo, enabling rapid results and less frequent dosing.
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5 Interesting oils for bodybuildingRead moreNot all oils are created equal in bodybuilding, and exercisers starting out on a diet don't see many alternatives to olive oil. But here are five oils with interesting properties for sports nutrition.