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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.…

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April 11, 2025

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 It provides much more reliable measurements than outdated metrics like…

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April 7, 2025

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…

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10 Science-Based Benefits of Resistance Training

What is Resistance Training? Resistance training refers to exercises that involve muscle contractions against an external force. As long as you exercise with weights, bands, or even perform effortful reps with your own bodyweight, you are resistance training; it is not reserved for athletes. Resistance training, also called weight training,…

Strength From ScratchMarch 5, 2025

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How to Gain Weight With a High Metabolism

How to Gain Weight With a High Metabolism Some people struggle with putting on weight no matter how hard they try. Although there are some medical conditions such as hyperthyroidism that affect how people absorb nutrients from their food, some people without a formal diagnosis simply feel they can’t gain…

Strength From ScratchFebruary 27, 2025

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How Many Calories to Gain Muscle Weight: Science-Based Lean Bulking

How Many Calories Should I Eat to Gain Muscle? A common question in the weight lifting community is “how many calories should I eat to gain muscle weight without gaining fat?”. An article published by Sports Dietitian Nancy Clark in ACSM’s Health & Fitness Journal suggests that you should eat…

Strength From ScratchFebruary 25, 2025

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Protein Intake: 9 High-Protein Foods to Eat to Increase Strength

Protein and Strength Protein is important for gaining strength. Studies show that higher protein intake is positively correlated with higher strength and muscle mass when combined with resistance exercise . It also helps people keep more muscle during calorie deficits and aging. Protein intake is essential for strength, as it…

Strength From ScratchFebruary 19, 2025

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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

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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

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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

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