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2017 Arnold Sports Festival Interview featuring Ben Tatar

Explore the 2017 Arnold Sports Festival’s highlights, networking opportunities, and the broad appeal beyond bodybuilding, plus insights on areas for enhancement.

Interview with Fitness Superstar Tony Catanzaro as he Battles Parkinson’s Disease

by Team Critical Bench

Tony Catanzaro shares his battle with Parkinson’s disease, offering hope and advice on staying positive. Explore his journey, insights on fitness, and his message of perseverance and inspiration to others facing challenges.

These TWO Methods Can Determine Your Optimal Workout Load

by Chris Wilson

Learn to optimize muscle gains without overtraining through balanced intensity, nutrition, rest, and Dr. Kevin A. Pezzi’s methods for tailoring workout loads.

3 Bodybuilding Mistakes Slowing Down Your Muscle Gains

by Team Critical Bench

There are 3 big mistakes most bodybuilders make that slow down their muscle building gains. Find out what they are in this article.

6 Best Foods for High Testosterone (#4 Will Surprise You!)

by Team Critical Bench

Are you sabotaging your T-levels? Discover the best foods for high testosterone and stop wrecking your gains with the wrong diet choices.

How Being Acidic Can Kill Muscle Gains & Lower Testosterone Levels

by Team Critical Bench

Learn how certain foods can be lowering your testosterone levels and causing you to not have the ability to build muscle in this article.

Metamorphosis of the Fitness Industry at Live Events

by Team Critical Bench

Explore the evolution of the fitness industry from 1997 to 2017 with a veteran’s insights on bodybuilding, health trends, and how fitness conventions have changed.

BPA’s, Phthalates, and the Extinction of Man

by Chris Wilson

Explore the link between synthetic chemicals like BPA and Phthalates and the rise in male feminization, health issues, and hormonal disruptions over decades.

The Demasculinization of the American Male

by Mike Westerdal

Explore the decline of the American Alpha Male and the rise of beta traits due to decreasing testosterone levels and the impact of endocrine disruptors.