Emphasizing Task-Specific Hypertrophy to Enhance Sequential Strength and Power Performance by S. Kyle Travis, Ai Ishida, Christopher B. Taber, Andrew C. Fry, Michael H. Stone

“…Altering the structural component of the muscle is often the aim of hypertrophic training, yet not all hypertrophy is equal; such alterations are dependent upon how the muscle adapts to the training stimuli and overall training stress. When comparing bodybuilders to strength and power athletes such as powerlifters, weightlifters, and throwers, while muscle size may be similar, the ability to produce force and power is often inequivalent. …”
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At the Crossroads between Eating Disorders and Body Dysmorphic Disorders—The Case of Bigorexia Nervosa by Octavian Vasiliu

“…The results showed that bodybuilders, weightlifters, and other populations involved in athletic activities are the most vulnerable to the onset of this disorder. …”
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POSSIBILITIES OF ULTRASOUND DIAGNOSTICS IN DETERMINING VARICOSE DISEASE OF SMALL PELVIS by N.N. KURBONOVA, D.D. SULTANOV, Z.Z. UMAROVA

“…The technique of transabdominal ultrasound examination is most justified in patients with the asthenic bodybuild and low degree of expressed subcutaneous fat fibre. …”
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MODELING OF TRUCK LOADING by Diana Micevičienė, Arūnas Tautkus

“…In the paper, the loads of semi-trailers are modeled with the help of the software “Truck Science-bodybuilder” and load distribution curves are created for a three-axle semi-trailer model.…”
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Body Builder’s Shoulder: Posterior Labrum Periosteal Sleeve Avulsion (POLPSA) and Glenoid Posterior Rim Stress Fracture due to Intense Bench Pressing by Giovanni Bonaspetti, Giovanni Dib, Flavio Azzola

“…We report on a young amateur bodybuilder presenting with a complex shoulder overuse lesion. …”
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Resistance exercise protects mice from protein-induced fat accretion by Michaela E Trautman, Leah N Braucher, Christian Elliehausen, Wenyuan G Zhu, Esther Zelenovskiy, Madelyn Green, Michelle M Sonsalla, Chung-Yang Yeh, Troy A Hornberger, Adam R Konopka, Dudley W Lamming

“…Paradoxically, many athletes and bodybuilders consume high-protein (HP) diets and protein supplements, yet are both fit and metabolically healthy. …”
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Understanding exercise addiction, psychiatric characteristics and use of anabolic androgenic steroids among recreational athletes – An online survey study by Björn Gunnarsson, Artin Entezarjou, Artin Entezarjou, Fernando Fernández-Aranda, Fernando Fernández-Aranda, Fernando Fernández-Aranda, Fernando Fernández-Aranda, Susana Jiménez-Murcia, Susana Jiménez-Murcia, Susana Jiménez-Murcia, Susana Jiménez-Murcia, Göran Kenttä, Göran Kenttä, Göran Kenttä, Anders Håkansson, Anders Håkansson

“…These were mainly men, bodybuilders/powerlifters and more often used amphetamines and opioids.DiscussionThis exploratory study supports EA being strongly associated with eating disorders. …”
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The Uses of Anabolic Androgenic Steroids Among Athletes; Its Positive and Negative Aspects- A Literature Review by Wenbo Z, Yan Z

“…Zhang Wenbo,1 Zhang Yan2 1Department of Physical Education, Changchun Institute of Education, Changchun, Jilin, 130033, People’s Republic of China; 2School of Physical Education, Inner Mongolia Minzu University, Tongliao, Neimeng, 028000, People’s Republic of ChinaCorrespondence: Zhang Wenbo, Email zhangwenbo_ccie@126.comAbstract: The use of anabolic androgenic steroids (AAS) for strength training and muscle building is a widespread practice among athletes and young individuals. Athletes and bodybuilders are using these substances for various purposes, such as enhancing muscle mass, strengthening their bodies, and enhancing their performances. …”
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Nandrolone effects on men’s semen parameters in Erbil city by Abdalmuhaimn Y. Sharef, Govand Sh. Tawfeeq, Asos M. Rasoul

“…This study aimed to investigate the influence of anabolic androgenic steroids on semen parameters in bodybuilders (heavy exercise) in Erbil city. Methods: Semen specimens and serum were collected from 150 which divided into three groups; each consists of 50 men. …”
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Evaluation of the frequency of consumption of vegetables, fruits and products rich in antioxidants by amateur and professional athletes by Wiktoria Staśkiewicz, Elżbieta Grochowska-Niedworok, Marek Kardas, Renata Polaniak, Mateusz Grajek, Agnieszka Białek-Dratwa, Małgorzata Piątek

“…The study group consisted of amateur bodybuilders and Cross- Fit athletes, as well as professional football and handball players. …”
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Exploring risk factors of drive for muscularity and muscle dysmorphia in male adolescents from a resource-limited setting in Burkina Faso by Valentin Terhoeven, Christoph Nikendei, Mamadou Bountogo, Hans-Christoph Friederich, Lucienne Ouermi, Ali Sié, Guy Harling, Till Bärnighausen

“…Abstract In low-income countries, Muscle Dysmorphia (MD) has only been investigated in adult south African amateur-bodybuilders. To date, there is no epidemic study about MD or its cardinal symptom “drive for muscularity” (DFM) and its impact on young men’s lives in African low-income settings. …”
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Potential Association between the Use of Anabolic Steroids and COVID-19 Infection by Yusuf S. Althobaiti, Mohammed S. Alzahrani, Shahad M. Alhumayani, Shaima A. Assiry, Hadeel F. Aljuaid, Majed A. Algarni

“…Anabolic androgenic steroids (AASs) are synthetic analogs of testosterone that can affect the immune system. Bodybuilders and sportsmen are at risk of abusing AASs. …”
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Biceps brachii long head calcific tendinitis can be treated quickly and effectively with radial shockwave therapy: a case report by Yavuz Şahbat, Görkem Çat, İlker Yağcı, Osman Mert Topkar

“…The patient, who was a licensed table tennis player and amateur bodybuilder, had no systemic diseases. After clinical and radiological evaluation, ultrasonography showed calcification at the level of the greater tuberculum of the right humerus. …”
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Disordered eating attitudes correlate with body dissatisfaction among Kuwaiti male college students by Mariam Ebrahim, Dalal Alkazemi, Tasleem A. Zafar, Stan Kubow

“…Methods Data were collected, using the Eating Attitudes Test (EAT-26) and the Bodybuilder Image Grid (BIG), from 400 male undergraduate students (84.8% Kuwaiti nationals) recruited from both public and private universities in Kuwait. …”
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Anabolic Steroids-Driven Regulation of Porcine Ovarian Putative Stem Cells Favors the Onset of Their Neoplastic Transformation by Gabriela Gorczyca, Kamil Wartalski, Jerzy Wiater, Marcin Samiec, Zbigniew Tabarowski, Małgorzata Duda

“…Nandrolone (Ndn) and boldenone (Bdn), the synthetic testosterone analogues with strong anabolic effects, despite being recognized as potentially carcinogenic compounds, are commonly abused by athletes and bodybuilders, which includes women, worldwide. This study tested the hypothesis that different doses of Ndn and Bdn can initiate neoplastic transformation of porcine ovarian putative stem cells (poPSCs). …”
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The Commodification of Breast Milk by Matt Dias

“… [11] “Roseville Mom Sells Breast Milk Online for Bodybuilders,” February 18, 2015, accessed March 16, 2015, http://www.myfoxdetroit.com/story/28133897/roseville-mom-sells-breast-milk-online-for-bodybuilders…”
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Effects of the Type and Volume of Physical Activity on Leukocyte Telomere Length in Middle-Aged Men by Yun-A Shin, Chang-Sun Kim, Sang-Hyun Lee, Yong-Woo Lee, Jun-Soo Kim, Dong-Ho Park

“…We cross-sectionally examined the associations among the type and volume of PA, LTL, telomerase activity (TA), mitochondrial DNA copy number (mtDNA), and body composition in three groups: 1) bodybuilders (BBs) with at least 5 years of athletic experience (n=36, mean age: 42.3±3.3 years [40-51 years]), 2) cyclists (CCs) with an athletic career similar to that of the BBs (n=37, mean age: 45.4±4.4 years [range: 40-53 years]), and 3) healthy ordinary people (CON; n=36, mean age: 46.3±3.3 years [range: 40-56 years]). …”
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Impact of anabolic steroids on male fertility and the role of post-cycle therapy in recovery by Wioleta Dorobek, Krzysztof Szerej, Dawid Walczak, Katarzyna Stankiewicz, Janusz Świeczkowski-Feiz

“…They are widely used by athletes and bodybuilders. Yet research indicates that the use of these compounds has significant implications for male reproductive health as well. …”
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Fast and Sensitive Screening of Oxandrolone and Its Major Metabolite 17-Epi-Oxandrolone in Human Urine by UHPLC—MS/MS with On-Line SPE Sample Pretreatment by Jaroslav Galba, Juraj Piešťanský, Andrej Kováč, Dominika Olešová, Ondrej Cehlár, Martin Kertys, Petr Kozlík, Petra Chaľová, Barbora Tirčová, Kristián Slíž, Peter Mikuš

“…Unfortunately, oxandrolone is abused by many athletes and bodybuilders due to its strong anabolic effect. We have developed and validated a highly sensitive and rapid on-line SPE-UHPLC-MS/MS method for the determination of oxandrolone and simultaneous identification of its major metabolite 17-epi-oxandrolone in urine matrices. …”
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A fat mass and obesity-associated gene polymorphism influences fat mass in exercise-trained individuals by Jose Antonio, Sarah Knafo, Ritishka Kapoor, Jaime L. Tartar

“…Methods We tested 108 exercise-trained individuals that included professional mixed martial arts fighters, competitive distance runners, collegiate swimmers, stand-up paddlers as well as a cohort of recreational bodybuilders. Body composition was assessed via dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA). …”
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