Jack Radford-Smith

January 9, 2025

Unconventional Tips For Bodybuilding Success

Jack Radford-Smith

January 9, 2025

Improving as a physique athlete and successfully pursuing the sport of bodybuilding requires far more than just nailing your daily training and nutrition.

If you want to thoroughly enjoy your journey and achieve more than just a muscular physique then it’s important to strive for overall self-improvement!

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Ever feel ravenous after eating… or oddly full despite barely eating anything?

Understanding why you’re hungry (or not) is key to making rational, informed decisions, not just reacting to cravings.

As this infographic shows, hunger is

Eating More Doesn’t Mean Gaining More (Muscle)

How fast should you gain weight during a muscle-building phase?

In bodybuilding, this matters, because muscle growth is slow and finite, especially for trained athletes. A surplus is helpful, but

We’ve all been in this position before…

Trying to create a well-balanced meal with an appropriate ratio of nutritious protein, carbohydrate and fat sources… yet we’re scratching our head with confusion in the process.

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Stop spinning your wheels.

If you want to actually change your physique, you need to accept one simple truth: meaningful muscle growth requires compromise.

Building skeletal muscle is a slow, demanding process. And while it’s possible to mini

Which foods are deemed as a “good” source of protein, carbs and fats? Swipe to find out! 👉

We’re sure you’ve all heard touted before:
“Rice is a carb source!” “Chicken is a protein source!”
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Living a “bodybuilding lifestyle” and living a “balanced lifestyle” are not the same thing.

Is one better? No.
Are they different? Absolutely.

By definition, balance implies an even distribution, a 50/50 split of habits, beh

Are you chasing muscle growth but focusing on the wrong priorities?

In today’s algorithm-fed fitness world, it’s easy to get distracted by the noise. That’s why we’ve created this science-based hierarchy of hypertrophy:

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“How many calories do you eat?”

This is a fine question to ask out of curiosity, however it shouldn’t be asked for comparison’s sake.

The number of calories someone requires to maintain their bodyweight is unique and specifi

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Creatine is one of the most researched and evidence-based ergogenic aids on the market, and a multitude of studies have shown it can increase strength, power, and lean muscle

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Are you chasing muscle growth but focusing on the wrong priorities?

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It’s easy to get caught up in the complexity of food choices, macros, and meal timing, but at the heart of every nutritious meal lies a simple structure. This visual breaks it down into a practical, easy-to-follow framework for building well-rounded meals that support your goals.

High-Protein Dinner Ideas to Help You Build Muscle

One of the most overlooked opportunities to boost daily protein is at dinner. Including a high-quality protein source in your evening meal not only helps you meet your target but also supports muscle recovery and keeps you feeling fuller for longer.

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Don’t let the “biohacks” crowd out the basics. Master the fundamentals first. Then, if there’s space, feel free to add a little garnish.

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