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Research & Industry
⚡ Jun 21, 2026 · 7 min read

Does Citrulline Malate Actually Work for Lifters?

Citrulline malate is one of the most popular pre-workout ingredients on the market. But does the research support the hype, or are lifters paying for expensive

Research & Industry
⚡ Jun 17, 2026 · 7 min read

Is the Mind-Muscle Connection Real? What Research Says

The mind-muscle connection is a measurable neurological phenomenon, but the research on whether it actually produces more muscle growth is more nuanced than mos

Research & Industry
⚡ Jun 9, 2026 · 5 min read

What's the Optimal Caffeine Dose for Strength Training?

Five decades of research reveals the precise caffeine doses that maximize strength gains while minimizing jitters and crashes.

Research & Industry In-Depth
⚡ Jun 6, 2026 · 4 min read

Why One Drink Kills Deep Sleep (And What Athletes Use Instead)

New research reveals even moderate drinking devastates the sleep phases athletes need most for recovery. Here's what the data shows and what works instead.

Research & Industry
⚡ Jun 2, 2026 · 4 min read

What's the Best Resistance Training Approach for Everyone?

A groundbreaking study shows that resistance training doesn't need complex, condition-specific programs—one universal framework works safely for everyone.

Research & Industry
⚡ Jun 1, 2026 · 4 min read

What's the Best Way to Use Eccentric Loading for Strength?

Recent strength training research challenges the popular belief that accentuated eccentric loading enhances performance in subsequent repetitions.

Research & Industry
⚡ May 24, 2026 · 5 min read

What Does This Week's Strength Training Research Tell Us?

New research shows that consistent training trumps menstrual cycle timing, while motor variability may predict who responds best to strength programs.

Research & Industry
⚡ May 21, 2026 · 4 min read

What's the Best Time to Train for Muscle Hypertrophy?

A 2024 study reveals that timing training around menstrual cycles offers no advantage for muscle growth or strength gains compared to consistent programming.

Research & Industry
⚡ May 13, 2026 · 5 min read

What's the Best Way to Maintain Muscle During a Cut?

New research on a Mr. Olympia competitor reveals how much muscle mass you can expect to lose during a cutting phase and what factors matter most for preservation.

Research & Industry
⚡ May 6, 2026 · 5 min read

What's the Optimal Training Frequency Based on Recovery?

New research reveals optimal training frequency should be based on individual muscle recovery patterns and protein synthesis windows, not traditional body part

Research & Industry
⚡ May 4, 2026 · 5 min read

What's the Best Split for Natural Lifters? Science Review

New research shows full-body routines outperform traditional splits for natural lifters, with frequency trumping volume for muscle growth.

Research & Industry
⚡ May 1, 2026 · 5 min read

What's the Best Training Frequency: 2x vs 3x Per Week?

New research comparing 2x vs 3x weekly training frequency reveals surprising results when total volume is equated between groups.

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