Caffeine is the most widely used ergogenic substance in sport. As a central nervous system stimulant, it improves alertness, pain tolerance, and muscle excitability. But what is its real impact on strength and power, particularly in powerlifting?
Menopause accelerates bone loss and increases the risk of osteoporosis. But are all forms of exercise equally effective in protecting bone mineral density? Which physical activities are most effective in maintaining skeletal health?
Lateral raises are essential for targeting the middle deltoid, but should you use dumbbells or a pulley to maximize hypertrophy? Do these two variations really induce the same muscle adaptations?
Static stretching is mainly associated with improving flexibility and joint mobility, but it could also have an impact on the development of muscle strength and hypertrophy. Could the effects of static stretching compete with traditional strength training?
L’entraînement avec occlusion vasculaire est une alternative efficace pour utiliser des charges légères et obtenir les mêmes bénéfices en force et en hypertrophie musculaires qu’avec un entraînement traditionnel. Mais existe-t-il un protocole optimal ?
When the forearm is pronated/supinated, the radius rotates on itself. This movement should have no influence on the internal lever arm of the triceps, which attaches to the ulna… But is that really the case?
It has been suggested that humans have a finite potential in their ability to grow skeletal muscle. However, if this plateau does exist, are there other physiological factors, in addition to genetic predisposition, that put the brakes on our muscle gains?
Resistance training is particularly recommended for its health benefits. However, lack of time is the main reason given for not exercising. Is there a minimum dose that would still provide some benefits?
Considered a factor in longevity, muscle strength decreases with aging. The minimum recommended doses and relatively short longitudinal studies do not allow us to know the real evolution of strength over the course of a lifetime. The study of powerlifters provides more information.
