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Your Body’s Hidden Hunger Hormone That Can Make Fat Loss Nearly Impossible

Discover the secrets to sustainable fat loss with Ryan Faehnle, CSCS, in an insightful interview that uncovers practical, easy-to-follow strategies for long-term health and fitness success.

Muscle Activation Exercises to WAKE UP Your Muscles

by Team Critical Bench

Learn why activating specific muscles pre-workout can enhance your performance, reduce injury risk, and how to effectively use exercises and tools like resistance bands for optimal results.

Meet Our New Hormonal Fat Loss Advisor, Ryan Faehnle

by Mike Westerdal

Explore Fat Loss Activation by Ryan Faehnle, our new program designed to transform your health. Dive into expert strategies for muscle activation, hunger control, and effective fat burning.

Unlocking Your Best Body with Fat Loss Activation

by Team Critical Bench

Discover the key to unlocking your ideal physique with our Fat Loss Activation Program. Transform your body with targeted workouts and expert tips.

How to Work Out for Each Type of Muscle Fiber

by Chris Wilson

Explore the blend of slow & fast twitch muscle fiber training for optimal strength, size, and endurance in power bodybuilding. Unlock your gym potential.

Before Arnold Schwarzenegger There Was John Grimek

by Team Critical Bench

Dive into the legacy of John Carroll Grimek, a bodybuilding legend whose impact and achievements rival those of Arnold Schwarzenegger in the sport’s history.

6 Week POWER Bench Press Program

by Chris Wilson

Discover how training solo affected my bench press and explore insights on the importance of spotters and a specialized program to enhance your lifting performance.

5 Ways to Rapidly Increase Your Pull-ups & Chin-ups

by Team Critical Bench

Maximize pull-up performance with training tips, technique tweaks, and targeted exercises. Ideal for enhancing upper body strength and mastering pull-ups.

The Subconscious Eater (Part 3) Controlling Our Appetite & FAKE Food Ingredients

by Team Critical Bench

Discover the intricate link between exercise, appetite, genetics, and food additives on weight management, exploring their roles in hunger and weight control.

The Subconscious Eater (Part 2) Our Emotional Connection to Food

by Team Critical Bench

Explore the impact of emotional eating on health and learn to distinguish it from physical hunger, offering insights on overcoming unhealthy eating patterns.