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Nutrition

16 Best Protein Sources for Vegans; Plant-Based Protein

On a vegan diet, it can sometimes be difficult to get as much protein in as carnivores do. However, there are a vast variety of high-protein foods that can help you meet and even exceed your protein goals. It is important to eat a variety of these foods to ensure…

Strength From ScratchApril 17, 2025

Xray of person lifting to gain muscle alongside their protein intake

Nutrition

How Much Protein Should You Eat in a Day to Gain Muscle?

Why You Need Protein for Gaining Muscle and Bulking In order you gain muscle, you need to eat enough protein. Protein is needed for muscle protein synthesis, which is the process your muscles undertake to heal and grow. Basically, when you resistance train, you cause microtears in your muscle fibers.…

Strength From ScratchApril 13, 2025

Uncategorized

What is a DEXA Scan? A Simplified Breakdown of Dexa Scans and Results

What is a DEXA Scan? DEXA stands for dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry. The official abbreviation is DXA, but most people say DEXA and it is referring to the same test. DEXA scans are the most reliable form of measuring body composition. It provides much more reliable measurements than outdated metrics like…

Strength From ScratchApril 11, 2025

Nutrition

Healthy Bulking on a Budget: 13 Things to Add to Your Shopping List

Healthy bulking on a budget can be difficult because you have to eat a surplus of food, which can be costly. However, there are a lot of foods you can buy, especially when purchased in bulk, that are relatively cheap per serving. In this article, we will use food examples…

Strength From ScratchApril 7, 2025

Motivation

Tips to Get Over Gym Anxiety

Anxiety at the gym or “gymtimidation” is more common than you think. It is very common for people to feel gymtimidation. Of course, for some people, it may be impossible to overcome gym anxiety overnight. However, with self-awareness, consciousness, and extra props, it’s possible to relieve some stress associated with…

Strength From ScratchApril 3, 2025

Legs & Glutes

Knee Strengthening Exercises At Home

Knee strengthening exercises are important for mobility and injury prevention. Knee injuries, like meniscus tears or patellar tendonitis, are some of the most common injuries associated with weightlifting. The body is often referred to as a kinetic chain, and strengthening the leg muscles surrounding your knees can prevent issues related…

Strength From ScratchMarch 28, 2025

Nutrition

7 Sweet Desserts that are Surprisingly High in Protein: Dirty Bulk Desserts

7 Sweet Desserts that are Surprisingly High in Protein: Dirty Bulk Desserts Increasing protein intake is one of the keys to building muscle. It’s no secret that desserts are the last thing you would be recommended to eat when you’re trying to increase your protein intake. The classic high-protein foods…

Strength From ScratchMarch 26, 2025

Nutrition

Best 9 Protein Powder Brands: Simple Buyer’s Guide

Best 9 Protein Powder Brands: Simple Buyer's Guide There are so many protein powders on the market that choosing one can easily give you decision paralysis. Regardless of the brand you choose, we made sure that each brand on this list contained all 9 essential amino acids in their protein…

Strength From ScratchMarch 23, 2025

Mobility & Stretching

How to Stretch your Lower Back: 5 Lower Back Stretches

About Lower Back Stretches Stretching is important for flexibility, mobility, and pain management. Some people may benefit from these exercises to stretch their lower back due to strain or general pain, while others may find them helpful to do after or during their back workout to reduce tightness and soreness.…

Strength From ScratchMarch 19, 2025

Gripping dumbbell for grip strength exercise

Back & Biceps

7 Exercises to Improve Grip Strength and Forearm Strength

About Grip and Forearm Strength Grip strength is essential for a variety of reasons including functional strength and athletics. Functionally, improving grip strength and forearm strength allows you to carry things more easily without your forearms getting fatigued, delay the atrophy of these muscles while aging, and even aid in…

Strength From ScratchMarch 15, 2025

Strength From Scratch

16 Best Protein Sources for Vegans; Plant-Based Protein

How Much Protein Should You Eat in a Day to Gain Muscle?

What is a DEXA Scan? A Simplified Breakdown of Dexa Scans and Results

Healthy Bulking on a Budget: 13 Things to Add to Your Shopping List

Tips to Get Over Gym Anxiety

Knee Strengthening Exercises At Home

7 Sweet Desserts that are Surprisingly High in Protein: Dirty Bulk Desserts

Best 9 Protein Powder Brands: Simple Buyer’s Guide

How to Stretch your Lower Back: 5 Lower Back Stretches

7 Exercises to Improve Grip Strength and Forearm Strength

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