Out of the thousands of dietary supplements on the market, there are only a handful that deserve your consideration.  Possibly the most well-researched, safe, and effective dietary supplement of all is fish oil.

So what is fish oil?  Why is it important?  How does it work?  Should you bother taking it?  I’m going to answer all these questions for you and more in this introductory article on fish oil supplements. I also included several links to research papers throughout the article for more in depth reading.

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While the squat is a functional movement that many consider the “King” of all exercises, it can be very difficult exercise to complete with proper form.

So why is proper squat form difficult for so many people?

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“How Deep Should I Squat” is a very common question that causes a lot of confusion. Some people believe squatting 1/2 way down is easier on the lower back, while others believe squatting very deep is actually safer for your back and more effective overall.

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Below is new BuiltLean contributor John Leyva’s first article. We’re thrilled he’s on board and look forward to his contributions!

One of the most common questions I get is, “Should I do cardio before, or after weight training?”

While the long answer is “it depends”, most people will be better off completing cardio after weights whether their primary goal is muscle gain, strength gain, or fat loss.

Here are 7 reasons why you should consider doing cardio after weights:

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