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Strength, Made Stupid Simple
Percentage-based strength programs are very popular these days. I’m following one now—which I discussed HERE—and I’m enjoying great results. Block periodization, the Westside template, and Jim Wendler’s 5/3/1 are all solid approaches to gaining muscle and strength that are popular. But if you’re confused about the science of training...
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The FINAL Back-Loading Interview w Kiefer
At last, we’ve reached the final chapter in my long interview with Kiefer, creator of Carb Back-loading. If you haven’t heard the audio yet, go to muscleandfitness.com and click on “Nutrition”. It’s broken up into several 2–3 minute segments you can listen to. Note that the entire interview is not...
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The Renegade Diet Vs. Carb Back-loading
I’ve gotten several questions about Jason Ferruggia’s Renegade Diet and Kiefer’s Carb Back-loading plan. How do the two compare? Which is better? And so on. Let’s look at both of them.
Similarities
Both involve a period of fasting (Renegade Diet is, admittedly, a kind of intermittent fasting—IF). That is, going... -
Back-Loading Interview w Kiefer, Part III
This interview is getting better and better. Kiefer reveals what sweetener to look out for and how whey protein may be healthier than vegetables (at least in one department). Vegetarians beware!
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Carb Back-Loading Q&A, Part II
Here is some more of my interview with Kiefer, father of Carb Back-loading. Remember to go to muscleandfitness.com to hear the audio of our discussion, and go to Kiefer’s site to read more about the book.
Sean: Another one of your recommendations that surprised me...