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Anthony

Anthony writes Hypertrophy Protocol from his garage gym on the Southern California coast, built around a Rogue Monster Lite rack, Bulletproof Fitness cable and lever systems, and a Beyond Power Voltra 1. He covers rack attachments, cable machines, and home hypertrophy training: what fits which rack, what the research actually shows, and where the evidence is weak. Every guide says whether it comes from his own use or from manufacturer specs and published studies, and posts are corrected when he finds an error.

Types of Squat Machines Compared: How 8 Loading Styles Change What Your Legs Actually Train

November 1, 2026September 24, 2026 by Anthony
Types of Squat Machines Compared: How 8 Loading Styles Change What Your Legs Actually Train: key numbers graphic

Every squat machine trains your quads. See how barbell, hack, pendulum, lever arm and belt squats differ in load placement, path and resistance curve, and what the research supports.

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Leg Press Machines for Home Gyms: Every Type, Explained

November 1, 2026September 22, 2026 by Anthony
Leg Press Machines for Home Gyms: Every Type, Explained: key numbers graphic

Standalone, rack-mounted, Smith plate or VTS Launch Pad? Compare home gym leg press footprints, load ratings and what each type needs to fit your gym.

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Power Rack Buying Guide: The Specs That Matter for Muscle Growth

November 1, 2026June 27, 2026 by Anthony
Power Rack Buying Guide: The Specs That Matter for Muscle Growth: key numbers graphic

Which power rack specs matter for home hypertrophy training: upright and hole size, ceiling height, depth, wall space and safeties. Worked example.

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Cable Attachments for Hypertrophy: Matching Handles to Muscles

November 1, 2026June 27, 2026 by Anthony
Cable Attachments for Hypertrophy: Matching Handles to Muscles: key numbers graphic

Which cable handle suits which muscle: pulldown bars, V-handles, ropes, D-handles and ankle cuffs matched to lats, triceps, biceps, chest, delts and glutes, plus a six-piece starter kit.

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10 Best Power Rack Attachments for Building Muscle at Home

November 1, 2026June 27, 2026 by Anthony
10 Best Power Rack Attachments for Building Muscle at Home: key numbers graphic

The 10 power rack and squat rack attachments that add the most for muscle growth, ranked, with what each adds and how to check it fits your rack.

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Incline Bench Angle for Upper Chest: What the Research Shows

November 1, 2026June 27, 2026 by Anthony
Incline Bench Angle for Upper Chest: What the Research Shows: key numbers graphic

Which incline bench angle hits your upper chest? What EMG and training studies show for 15, 30 and 45 degrees, and what research hasn’t proven yet.

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Reading Readiness Markers: A Daily Bio-Feedback Checklist for Lifters

October 30, 2026June 27, 2026 by Anthony
Reading Readiness Markers: A Daily Bio-Feedback Checklist for Lifters: key numbers graphic

For most lifters, the readiness markers worth checking are a quick self-report, last night’s sleep and how warm-up sets move, with HRV optional. See what to change when they look bad.

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How Long to Recover After a Heavy Leg Day

November 1, 2026May 20, 2026 by Anthony
How Long to Recover After a Heavy Leg Day: key numbers graphic

For most lifters who train consistently, 48 to 72 hours is enough to recover from a heavy leg day. See how failure, volume and training history change that, and how to fit two leg days a week.

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Progressive Overload in a Small Home Gym

November 1, 2026May 19, 2026 by Anthony
Progressive Overload in a Small Home Gym: key numbers graphic

Dumbbells top out at 80 lb? You can keep building muscle. This ladder adds reps first, then tempo and deep range, then one-leg work, and only then outside resistance.

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Cold Plunges and Muscle Growth: When Ice Baths Hurt Gains

November 1, 2026May 17, 2026 by Anthony
Cold Plunges and Muscle Growth: When Ice Baths Hurt Gains: key numbers graphic

Cold water within about 15 minutes of lifting slightly reduced muscle growth in the few trials available. See what they measured and how to fit an ice bath around a hypertrophy block.

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