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Is Bulking & Cutting A Valid Muscle Building Strategy?

Learn about the risks of traditional bulking and a healthier muscle-building alternative in this insightful video by Kyle Leon. Say goodbye to excess fat gain!

How To Build Muscle Mass – 3 Advanced Techniques

by Team Critical Bench

Ectomorphs, Endomorphs and Mesomorphs who all train differently and have different body types shouldn’t all be following the same muscle building nutrition advice.

Bench Press Workout Tips

by Team Critical Bench

Bench Press Workout Tips Interview with Mike Westerdal. What is normal to expect when trying a new bench press workout?

7 Fast & Simple Cooking Methods to Burn Fat Quickly

by Team Critical Bench

Struggling to stay committed to fat loss? Get helpful tips in “7 Quick & Easy Cooking Tricks” by Dave Ruel. Check out his new Metabolic Cooking package too!

Training Techniques To Combat Stubborn Fat

by Mike Westerdal

Shedding fat isn’t just about diet and cardio. Hormonal responses complicate it. Fight back with targeted training to overcome stubborn fat.

Side Effects of Elevated Estrogen for Men

by Mike Westerdal

Let’s talk about some of the things you can do to keep your testosterone levels high and estrogen levels normal.

Why Heavy Lifting Releases More Growth Hormone

by Mike Westerdal

Explore how Growth Hormone enhances muscle growth, metabolism, and fat loss, and learn the best weight training practices to boost GH levels.

Don’t Buy Visual Impact Until You Read This

by Mike Westerdal

A review of Rusty Moore’s Visual Impact Muscle Building Program. Strategic muscle gains for a visually stunning body.

Your Questions Answered Lean Hybrid Muscle RELOADED

by Team Critical Bench

Nick Nilsson interviews Mike Westerdal about his new Lean Hybrid Muscle RELOADED program. Get your questions answered with this quick FAQ sheet.

IGF1 and Muscular Development

by Mike Westerdal

The intake of carbs is essential because growth hormone and IGF1 anabolic actions are only fully activated when insulin levels are increased as they are when one consumes carbs.