5150 Gladiator Special Edition: More Focus & Pumps!

There can be no doubt that 5% Nutrition is consistently coming out with exciting, innovative new products. It goes without saying that we know the meaning of “hardcore”, and we’re redefining it wit...

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Free Weights, Machines, or Both?

Should you use barbells and dumbbells for your workouts, or strictly machines? It’s an old debate, and each side staunchly supports their opinions.

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Muscle Fiber Types

Most likely your goal is more mass, but regardless of your goal, understanding muscle fiber types and how they work can help you optimize your training program.

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EP 6: (Final Episode) Leg Day Hell

Let's be honest, if your legs aren't completely on FIRE, you're just not going HARD enough or lifting HEAVY enough.

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EP 5: Chest Destruction

It's chest day, and this episode is a full heavy weight workout totally dedicated to chest. PURE PAIN AND PURE DESTRUCTION!

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EP 4: Insane Arm Workout

We are on day 4 and you can see the pain on his face. I'm not sure he fully recovered from shoulders but hell, can't stop now! 5%ERs always keep going.

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New To The Gym? Here’s How To Absolutely Kill It!

Gym anxiety is a thing. While it's understandable, there is also many reasons why you should NOT feel intimidated walking in to one cause after all...everyone is there for the same overall reason -...

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Strength Standards For Men & Women

Getting stronger is an obvious goal when you first start lifting. Building a strength foundation in your formative lifting years sets up gains and helps you reach your ultimate potential. 

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Forearms & Calves - Don’t Forget About Them!

Have you ever wondered what separates hardcore bodybuilders from those just going through the motions? It's their commitment to detail. When it comes to muscles other lifters don’t think about - fo...

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Nitric Oxide Boosters, Cell Volumizers, and The Pump

Pump-boosters are one of the biggest categories of sports nutrition supplements currently available. Not only that, they are a big part of other categories, such as pre-workouts. In this article, w...

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Reloaded - Extreme PreWorkout Product Explainer

Introducing Reloaded, the next evolution in 5% Nutrition pre-workouts. A popular member of our lineup, Reloaded has now been enhanced to be more hardcore than ever, setting it apart from the rest. ...

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Benefits Of BCAAs

BCAAs have gotten a lot of attention in the supplement industry. For a while, it was believed that they were primarily responsible for stimulating protein synthesis. And it’s true that leucine, one...

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MORE Bodybuilding Myths That Just Won’t Go Away!

True or myth? There's so many bodybuilding myths out there that no wonder people get confused and discouraged. Well, we're here to help.

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The Truth About Synthol Part 1

There's so much controversy around this topic so let's break it down and see what really is the deal with synthol. 

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Rich Piana: Steroids VS Natty

Rich Piana can't get anymore honest than this. Watch as he tells us the pros and cons of training while using steroids and training natural.

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