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Side Effects of Elevated Estrogen for Men

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.

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Why Heavy Lifting Releases More Growth Hormone

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.

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Don’t Buy Visual Impact Until You Read This

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.

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Your Questions Answered Lean Hybrid Muscle RELOADED

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.

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IGF1 and Muscular Development

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.

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The Great Pump – The Day after Competition

The Great Pump – The Day after Competition

by Mike Westerdal

Achieve the “Great Pump” with strategic diet and training, enhancing muscle definition for bodybuilders. Learn the secrets for optimal results.

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Why Bending Steel Could Be the Best Thing that Ever Happened to Your Kettelbell Snatch or Deadlift

Why Bending Steel Could Be the Best Thing that Ever Happened to Your Kettelbell Snatch or Deadlift

by Team Critical Bench

Meet Jedd Johnson, a man who bends steel with his bare hands, bringing you closer to the raw power of primal strength training. Discover more!

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Five Reasons to Start Bending Nails

Five Reasons to Start Bending Nails

by Team Critical Bench

Jedd Johnson has five big reasons for you to start bending nails.

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“Working Up” to One Top Set

“Working Up” to One Top Set

by Team Critical Bench

All the cool kids are talking about working up to one or two top sets versus the set across approach.

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Gaining Muscle Weight is NOT a Mystery

Gaining Muscle Weight is NOT a Mystery

by Mike Westerdal

Gaining Muscle Weight is NOT a Mystery and neither is losing weight, it has to do with calories.

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