It is almost inevitable when discussing human differences, especially when it comes to body composition and sports performance that the topic of genetics will arise. Unfortunately though, genetic variation is a poorly understood concept. As with anything, a more thorough understanding assists with dispelling misconceptions, thus allowing a...
This article is a guest piece from Brandon Roberts (PhD). Brandon is currently researching muscle hypertrophy and has a specific interest in the role of ribosome biogenesis during resistance training. He also writes science-based content for SCI-FIT, AARR, StrongerbyScience, and various other websites. You can find links to his articles...
Even the word hypertrophy sounds elusive and mysterious. It’s undoubtedly one of the most widely misunderstood training goals. From what I can see, it is an objective that for many is also difficult to obtain. Hypertrophy carries many of the same fictitious characteristics as a limited...
It’s common to think of our body and mind – our physiology and psychology – as two separate entities. However, abundant evidence suggests the mind and body might be more interlaced than many assume. I think we can confidently say that the mind has a distinct ability to influence...
The following is an insight into the peaking strategy for JPS Head Coach and Australia’s number one u/77kg powerlifter, Sam Schepis devised by his Coach & JPS Director of Science, Lyndon Purcell.
If you’re serious about getting results, you need to track your progress. The question becomes, how do we track our progress with ease, precision, reliability and without spending a fortune in the process…
Muscle growth isn’t a guessing game. Sure, blasting your arms, chest and legs to oblivion once a week, drinking amino acids and slamming down anabolic protein shakes is better than sitting on your derrière, but there is most definitely a right, and wrong way to approach building muscle… When I...
Hindsight is a wonderful thing, and as my grandfather taught me, a wise man learns from his mistakes, and even wiser man learns from the mistakes of others. In my 9 years in the gym has been a continual evolution, and learning experience… My approach to training and nutrition...
We all want to make progress forever, and let’s face it, most of us want a physique that resembles the hulk, and can move heavy sh** with ease. Unfortunately, the human body is a complex and intricate organism, and hates the idea of being jacked and strong. We lift,...
The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different outcome, by definition- are you insane? Regardless of your goals in the gym, it is evident that you need to progress in some manner in order to achieve such goals. I think we...
