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Dr. Muscle

The Dr. Muscle team includes expert fitness writers and editors supported by AI who carefully fact-check every article to deliver accurate, evidence-based insights and practical tips.

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Maximizing Cardiovascular Fitness: The Essential Test

Boost your cardiovascular fitness and endurance with proven strategies, comprehensive testing methods, and expert tips for improving heart health and aerobic performance.

How to build muscle 7 min read

Total Body Blast: Circuit Training Workouts for Maximum Results

Power up your fitness with total body circuit training workouts designed for maximum results in both muscle growth and overall conditioning.

How to build muscle 8 min read

The Surprising Benefits of Cold Therapy

Experience the real benefits, uses, and limitations of cold therapy (cryotherapy) for muscle recovery, pain relief, and wellness—based on current science and expert guidance.

How to build muscle 8 min read

Understanding Cardiovascular Fitness: The Key to a Healthy Heart

Boost your health and energy by improving cardiovascular fitness with proven exercise, nutrition, and lifestyle tips to support a strong heart and prevent chronic disease.

How to build muscle 7 min read

Understanding Bench Press Standards for Strength Training

Unlock your strength potential by understanding bench press standards—discover evidence-based benchmarks tailored for your age, sex, and experience to set and achieve your realistic lifting goals.

How to build muscle 9 min read

Maximize Your Strength with Close Grip Bench Press

Maximize triceps strength and upper body muscle growth by mastering the close grip bench press with proper form, key benefits, and top training tips.

Hypertrophy Training 9 min read

Maximizing Cardio Fitness: Health Benefits

Boost your health and endurance with cardio fitness: discover benefits, key exercises, and expert strategies to maximize your cardiovascular fitness and overall well-being.

How to build muscle 7 min read

5 Cardiovascular Fitness Exercises for a Healthy Heart

Boost your health and energy with cardiovascular fitness exercises like running, cycling, swimming, and HIIT—discover how to enhance heart health, endurance, and well-being.

How to build muscle 8 min read

Building Muscle: The Benefits of Zercher Squats

Master the Zercher squat to boost functional strength, core stability, and full-body muscle engagement—discover why this unique squat variation should be part of your strength training routine.

How to build muscle 8 min read

Ultimate 6 Day Split for Hypertrophy

Unlock optimal muscle growth with the 6 Day Split for hypertrophy—an evidence-based routine that maximizes volume, targets every muscle group, and adapts to your fitness goals.

How to build muscle 10 min read