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NEMS ➾ Leg raises no more? Yes, it sounds painful; and yes, it sounds awkward, but if you are having problems growing your calves, you may still be interested to hear what scientists from the Institute of Training Science and Sport Informatics at the  German Sport University Cologne  did to grow the calves of fifteen male sport students between the ages of 20 and 35 years volunteered to participate in their study (Behringer. 2015). I mean, a 9% increased muscle in 6 weeks in subjects who train regularly (some of them play soccer which happens to be a nice calf builder, too) - that's interesting, isn't it? No matter what your goal is. You will achieve it faster if you periodize appropriately! 30% More on the Big Three: Squat, DL, BP! Block Periodization Done Right Linear vs. Undulating Periodizationt 12% Body Fat in 12 Weeks W/ Periodizatoin Detraining + Periodization - How to? Tapering 101 - Learn How It's Done! When the subjects had been ran...

Voluntary & NMES contractions for Monster Quads? You are always looking for new ways to improve your training outcome? Scientists from the Department of Physiotherapy at the University Cardenal Herrera-CEU might have something for you, then. In their latest study, V. Benavent-Caballer, P. Rosado-Calatayud, E. Segura-Ortí, J.J. Amer-Cuenca, and J.F. Lisón tried to elucidate, whether conducting low intensity resistance training in conjunction with  neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) would provide not just an additional growth stimulus, but also corresponding increases in physical performance, muscle cross-sectional area (CSA) and the capacity to perform daily tasks 22 in exactly those subjects researchers will resort to, when they're looking for generous funding for studies the outcome of which is not going to pay off in form of scripts for a new patentable drug: Older adults living in a geriatric nursing home. Want to get stronger, bigger, faster and leaner? Don...

NEMS devices are usually marketed as "ab trainers" - do you own one? Convenience above everything! Although I personally believe that this mantra is to blame for most of the modern health issues, scientists from the Department of Biomedical Engineering and Institute for Convergence Study of Bio-Medical Wellness at the Yonsei University in Korea have now been able to demonstrate that you can counter part of the negative side effects of our post-modern convenience culture quite conveniently. Plug an NMES device into your convenient outlet, attach it to your biceps, sit down conveniently in front of your television screen and have the device train your muscles. Learn more about effective training techniques at the SuppVersity Optimizing Rest for Size and Strength Gains "Go Heavy, or go home!?" Bro- or proscience? Farmer's Walk or Squat? Is Strong- men T. For You? Full ROM ➯ Full Gains - Form Counts! Battle the Rope to Get Ripped & Stro...