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Product news and training notes from Musku.
The 10 classic beginner mistakes in the gym
Loads too heavy, program switched constantly, no tracking: the 10 mistakes costing beginners months, and how to avoid them.
Read →Sensitive joints: exercise alternatives that work
Knees, shoulders, or back acting up? How to swap problematic exercises without giving up progress, muscle by muscle.
Read →Starting to lift when you are overweight
Where to start, which exercises to favor, and why lifting is an excellent starting point when you want to lose weight for good.
Read →Morning or evening: when is the best time to train?
The body performs better later in the day, but that is not what matters most. How to pick the time slot that will actually make you progress.
Read →Choosing a gym: the criteria that actually matter
Price, distance, equipment, hours: the real criteria for picking a gym you will actually visit, and the contract traps to avoid before signing.
Read →Lifting and running: how to combine them
Running and lifting are not enemies. How to organize your week, what order to follow, and why lifting makes runners faster and more resilient.
Read →Lifting and alcohol: what is the real impact?
Does alcohol ruin your gains? What it really does to your recovery, sleep, and muscle growth, and how to limit the damage.
Read →How long between two sessions for the same muscle?
48 hours, 72 hours, a week? Here is how long a muscle really needs to recover and how to organize your week to progress without lingering fatigue.
Read →Training while traveling or on holiday
A week without a gym ruins nothing. Here is how to maintain your gains while traveling, with or without gear, and come back on track.
Read →First time at the gym: how not to feel lost
What to bring, what to wear, where to start, the etiquette to know: everything you need before your first session at the gym.
Read →The supplements that are actually worth it
Whey, creatine, BCAAs, fat burners: an honest sort between what works, what is optional, and what you can stop buying.
Read →Lifting and back pain: what you need to know
Does lifting damage your back or protect it? What practice shows, how to adapt your sessions, and when to see a professional.
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