Are Prohormones A Safe Alternative To Anabolic Steroids?Written by Rick Mitchell
Steroid prohormones such as androstenedione and dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) have become popular in recent years as safer alternatives to anabolic steroids, but two questions need to be answered:1. Are they effective in stimulating muscle growth? 2. Are they safe to use? The theory behind prohormones is that they are building blocks for testosterone and are converted into testosterone by body. Very little definitive scientific research exists to back up claims of prohormone manufacturers. The difficulty seems to be that minimum dosage levels recommended by manufacturers appear to be insufficient to stimulate a measurable clinical reaction. Many users point to effectiveness of prohormones when doses that exceed recommended levels are taken, hence difficulty for researchers - do you subject human participants to potentially dangerous doses?
| | Know Your Muscle Building Exercises - The ShouldersWritten by Rick Mitchell
Every bodybuilder and weight trainer will have his or her favorite exercises for each body part. That's how it should be - as you progress through various stages of learning you'll understand what works best for you. It is useful, however, to take stock of your progress every so often and carry out an analysis of where you are and what changes, if any, are needed to move onwards and upwards.Part of this analysis should include an assessment of core exercises that make up your bodybuilding training program. In this article we'll look at shoulder exercises that have proven their worth to serious bodybuilders for many years. All exercises should be performed to failure with one set of six to eight reps.
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