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Bigger

MUSCLES.IDEAS.Start With Bigger

iSatori has custom engineered and patented the first everBio-Active Peptides (BAP’s) to help you develop muscle faster,

and they’re only found in Bio-Gro.TM

Bio-GroTM contains the first ever Bio-Active Peptides (BAP's), extracted from the highest grade bovine colostrum and concentrated into low-molecular weight, highly bioavailable micro-fractions. One small scoop of this flavorless powder creates a supra-physiological effect to amplify the body’s signal (“call for”) and acceleration of protein synthesis—more than your body can on its own and no matter how much protein or aminos you consume—to help you develop new lean muscle faster‡. That's why so many experts are calling Bio-Gro “fertilizer for your muscles.” Because it works!

To Learn More and Read Reviews, visit iSatori.com/BioGro

“Bio-Gro is the #1 muscle product of 2013!”—Jeff Everson, Ph.D., Editor-in-Chief, Planet Muscle

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Bigger

MUSCLES.IDEAS.Start With Bigger

iSatori has custom engineered and patented the first everBio-Active Peptides (BAP’s) to help you develop muscle faster,

and they’re only found in Bio-Gro.TM

Bio-GroTM contains the first ever Bio-Active Peptides (BAP's), extracted from the highest grade bovine colostrum and concentrated into low-molecular weight, highly bioavailable micro-fractions. One small scoop of this flavorless powder creates a supra-physiological effect to amplify the body’s signal (“call for”) and acceleration of protein synthesis—more than your body can on its own and no matter how much protein or aminos you consume—to help you develop new lean muscle faster‡. That's why so many experts are calling Bio-Gro “fertilizer for your muscles.” Because it works!

To Learn More and Read Reviews, visit iSatori.com/BioGro

“Bio-Gro is the #1 muscle product of 2013!”—Jeff Everson, Ph.D., Editor-in-Chief, Planet Muscle

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I bet you and I are a lot alike, and you want to do all of these things.

Well, my friend, the smell of victory is in the air and the realization of it could be yours in just 28 days with iSatori’s new Bio-Gro™ Hyper-Growth Training Plan.

The past 50 years or so of research has revealed some pretty cool stuff about training for strength and power. But we are not here to complicate your training. We went ahead and did the research, testing, and practice to find the best methods for training. We’re here to help you change your life, your body, and your confidence in the gym or on the field, by meeting and exceeding even your highest expectations. Even if you classify yourself as a “hardgainer” (like so many of us); you’re a beginner to the gym; or you’ve been weight training for quite some time. I’m absolutely certain we’ve got a few tricks we can share that will help you achieve unbelievable strength gains.

By following our 28-day plan, combined with using Bio-Gro™ Bio-Active Peptides before and after each workout, you can improve your bench press by 25 or more pounds and your squat by 50 pounds. The trick: you follow this training program, rigorously for the entire number of workouts prescribed. The upside: you gain more new strength than you ever imagined, along with harder, more dense muscle. The downside: well, we don’t see any.

One final word before you embark on your iron-crushing journey—my dad used to always tell me, “you can’t soar with the eagles if you’re running with the chickens.” Suck it up, let’s get down to business in the gym, and work your butt off, for those impressive, head-turning results you deserve.

BULK UP, TRIM DOWN, BE STRONG, LOOK GOOD.

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I bet you and I are a lot alike, and you want to do all of these things.

Well, my friend, the smell of victory is in the air and the realization of it could be yours in just 28 days with iSatori’s new Bio-Gro™ Hyper-Growth Training Plan.

The past 50 years or so of research has revealed some pretty cool stuff about training for strength and power. But we are not here to complicate your training. We went ahead and did the research, testing, and practice to find the best methods for training. We’re here to help you change your life, your body, and your confidence in the gym or on the field, by meeting and exceeding even your highest expectations. Even if you classify yourself as a “hardgainer” (like so many of us); you’re a beginner to the gym; or you’ve been weight training for quite some time. I’m absolutely certain we’ve got a few tricks we can share that will help you achieve unbelievable strength gains.

By following our 28-day plan, combined with using Bio-Gro™ Bio-Active Peptides before and after each workout, you can improve your bench press by 25 or more pounds and your squat by 50 pounds. The trick: you follow this training program, rigorously for the entire number of workouts prescribed. The upside: you gain more new strength than you ever imagined, along with harder, more dense muscle. The downside: well, we don’t see any.

One final word before you embark on your iron-crushing journey—my dad used to always tell me, “you can’t soar with the eagles if you’re running with the chickens.” Suck it up, let’s get down to business in the gym, and work your butt off, for those impressive, head-turning results you deserve.

BULK UP, TRIM DOWN, BE STRONG, LOOK GOOD.

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Sure, it’s a difficult exercise, but you’re powered by iSatori—and nowhere do we say “for the weak and delicate.” There is nothing like a strong chest. I can tell you from personal experience, as a natural national bench press champion, nothing feels better than sporting a big, powerful set of pectoralmuscles.

When you are bench pressing, each rep should focus on driving your body away from the bar, keeping a smooth, even press. Whether the exercise uses a barbell or dumbbells or a flat or inclined bench, keep your shoulders tight, legs firm, and body rigid. Have your rep target in check, tell yourself you need to perform two more reps than required, rehearse the steps in your mind, and go to work. Don’t doubt yourself or your strength. You can power through your reps. Be sure to lift with a spotter or in a safety rack. Whether or not you force out a few helper reps, you still want to push yourself past your normal comfort zone.

The

SECRETS

SUCCESSFULBench Pressing.

To

“Attack the bench with a can-do attitude.”

STAY ON THE BENCH. Despite popular gym belief, this is not a hamstring exercise! Keep your head and buttocks in contact with the bench throughout the exercise.

BAR PATH. Push in a straight line. Popular theory shows to send the bar in an arced movement. Physics says force is greater in a straight line. This will ensure a smooth, more defined force output. The next few points show you how to achieve this.

MECHANICAL ADVANTAGE. Improve force output and overall muscle activation by keeping your elbows at 90o and 90o. That is, 90o arm to side of body (armpit) and 90o elbow when bar is at chest.

LOCK YOUR WRISTS. The bar line of force will transcend directly down your forearm. If your wrists are back, the bar’s line of force is parallel to the muscle force line, creating shear forces that reduce overall pushing strength.

USE A “THUMB-LOCK GRIP.” In addition to creating a better force line, as you struggle under the weight, often your wrists will extend (roll forward) making the bar teeter on the edge of disaster. Trust me, bar falling on chest—very bad!

VARY YOUR GRIP. Evidence does support varying grips for increasing and decreasing emphasis on different body parts, but overall you will develop more muscle size and strength.

TOUCH YOUR CHEST. DON’T BOUNCE THE WEIGHT. Besides the fact that you reduce muscle involvement, the chance of injury increases significantly. Give a slight pause at the bottom.

USE YOUR LEGS. Elite bench pressers rely heavily on their legs. It is a good idea to have a nice, stable environment, so press them into the floor. Have your feet beside the bench, not on or in front of it.

PROGRESS PROPERLY. Use small increments in weight. Don’t go too heavy, too fast.

AVOID SUPPORT. Don’t use belts, wraps, and other tools to help you lift. Focus on increasing your strength without help, and you will develop a much stronger base.

10 Tips for Correct Bench PressingThe Surefire Way to Improve Your Chest Strength (Injury free)

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Visit our YouTube channel at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7S7xRqnCYSfor a complete step-by-step instructional video, from David Sandler, on how to perform the perfect bench press.

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10 Tips for Correct Bench PressingThe Surefire Way to Improve Your Chest Strength (Injury free)The Surefire Way to Improve Your Chest Strength (Injury free)

STAY ON THE BENCH.STAY ON THE BENCH.Keep your head and buttocks in contact with the bench throughout the exercise. STAY ON THE BENCH.STAY ON THE BENCH.Keep your head and buttocks in contact with the bench throughout the exercise.

BAR PATH.BAR PATH.

10 Tips for Correct Bench PressingThe Surefire Way to Improve Your Chest Strength (Injury free)The Surefire Way to Improve Your Chest Strength (Injury free)

STAY ON THE BENCH.STAY ON THE BENCH.Keep your head and buttocks in contact with the bench throughout the exercise. STAY ON THE BENCH.STAY ON THE BENCH.Keep your head and buttocks in contact with the bench throughout the exercise.

Push in a straight line. Popular theory shows to send the bar in an arced

10 Tips for Correct Bench PressingThe Surefire Way to Improve Your Chest Strength (Injury free)The Surefire Way to Improve Your Chest Strength (Injury free)

STAY ON THE BENCH.STAY ON THE BENCH. Despite popular gym belief, this is not a hamstring exercise! Keep your head and buttocks in contact with the bench throughout the exercise.

Despite popular gym belief, this is not a hamstring exercise! Keep your head and buttocks in contact with the bench throughout the exercise.

Push in a straight line. Popular theory shows to send the bar in an arced

10 Tips for Correct Bench PressingThe Surefire Way to Improve Your Chest Strength (Injury free)The Surefire Way to Improve Your Chest Strength (Injury free)

Despite popular gym belief, this is not a hamstring exercise! Keep your head and buttocks in contact with the bench throughout the exercise.

Despite popular gym belief, this is not a hamstring exercise! Keep your head and buttocks in contact with the bench throughout the exercise.

Push in a straight line. Popular theory shows to send the bar in an arced

10 Tips for Correct Bench PressingThe Surefire Way to Improve Your Chest Strength (Injury free)The Surefire Way to Improve Your Chest Strength (Injury free)

Despite popular gym belief, this is not a hamstring exercise! Keep your head and buttocks in contact with the bench throughout the exercise.

Despite popular gym belief, this is not a hamstring exercise! Keep your head and buttocks in contact with the bench throughout the exercise.

Push in a straight line. Popular theory shows to send the bar in an arced

10 Tips for Correct Bench PressingThe Surefire Way to Improve Your Chest Strength (Injury free)The Surefire Way to Improve Your Chest Strength (Injury free)

Despite popular gym belief, this is not a hamstring exercise! Keep your head and buttocks in contact with the bench throughout the exercise.

Despite popular gym belief, this is not a hamstring exercise! Keep your head and buttocks in contact with the bench throughout the exercise.

Push in a straight line. Popular theory shows to send the bar in an arced

The Surefire Way to Improve Your Chest Strength (Injury free)The Surefire Way to Improve Your Chest Strength (Injury free)

Despite popular gym belief, this is not a hamstring exercise! Keep your head and buttocks in contact with the bench throughout the exercise.

Despite popular gym belief, this is not a hamstring exercise! Keep your head and buttocks in contact with the bench throughout the exercise.

Push in a straight line. Popular theory shows to send the bar in an arced

The Surefire Way to Improve Your Chest Strength (Injury free)The Surefire Way to Improve Your Chest Strength (Injury free)

Despite popular gym belief, this is not a hamstring exercise! Keep your head and buttocks in contact with the bench throughout the exercise.

Despite popular gym belief, this is not a hamstring exercise! Keep your head and buttocks in contact with the bench throughout the exercise.

Push in a straight line. Popular theory shows to send the bar in an arced

The Surefire Way to Improve Your Chest Strength (Injury free)The Surefire Way to Improve Your Chest Strength (Injury free)

Despite popular gym belief, this is not a hamstring exercise! Keep your head and buttocks in contact with the bench throughout the exercise.

Despite popular gym belief, this is not a hamstring exercise! Keep your head and buttocks in contact with the bench throughout the exercise.

Push in a straight line. Popular theory shows to send the bar in an arced

The Surefire Way to Improve Your Chest Strength (Injury free)The Surefire Way to Improve Your Chest Strength (Injury free)

Despite popular gym belief, this is not a hamstring exercise!

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BAR PATH.BAR PATH.movement. Physics says force is greater in a straight line. This will ensure a smooth, more defined force output. The next few points show you how to achieve this.

MECHANICAL ADVANTAGE.MECHANICAL ADVANTAGE.keeping your elbows at 90

movement. Physics says force is greater in a straight line. This will ensure a smooth, more defined force output. The next few points show you how to achieve this.

MECHANICAL ADVANTAGE.MECHANICAL ADVANTAGE.keeping your elbows at 90elbow when bar is at chest.

BAR PATH.BAR PATH. Push in a straight line. Popular theory shows to send the bar in an arced movement. Physics says force is greater in a straight line. This will ensure a smooth, more defined force output. The next few points show you how to achieve this.

MECHANICAL ADVANTAGE.MECHANICAL ADVANTAGE.keeping your elbows at 90

movement. Physics says force is greater in a straight line. This will ensure a smooth, more defined force output. The next few points show you how to achieve this.

MECHANICAL ADVANTAGE.MECHANICAL ADVANTAGE.keeping your elbows at 90elbow when bar is at chest.

Push in a straight line. Popular theory shows to send the bar in an arced movement. Physics says force is greater in a straight line. This will ensure a smooth, more defined force output. The next few points show you how to achieve this.

MECHANICAL ADVANTAGE.MECHANICAL ADVANTAGE.keeping your elbows at 90

movement. Physics says force is greater in a straight line. This will ensure a smooth, more defined force output. The next few points show you how to achieve this.

MECHANICAL ADVANTAGE.MECHANICAL ADVANTAGE.keeping your elbows at 90elbow when bar is at chest.

Push in a straight line. Popular theory shows to send the bar in an arced movement. Physics says force is greater in a straight line. This will ensure a smooth, more defined force output. The next few points show you how to achieve this.

MECHANICAL ADVANTAGE.MECHANICAL ADVANTAGE. Im and 90

movement. Physics says force is greater in a straight line. This will ensure a smooth, more defined force output. The next few points show you how to achieve this.

Improve force output and overall muscle activation by and 90

Push in a straight line. Popular theory shows to send the bar in an arced movement. Physics says force is greater in a straight line. This will ensure a smooth, more defined force output. The next few points show you how to achieve this.

prove force output and overall muscle activation by . That is, 90

movement. Physics says force is greater in a straight line. This will ensure a smooth, more defined force output. The next few points show you how to achieve this.

prove force output and overall muscle activation by . That is, 90

Push in a straight line. Popular theory shows to send the bar in an arced movement. Physics says force is greater in a straight line. This will ensure a smooth, more defined force output. The next few points show you how to achieve this.

prove force output and overall muscle activation by . That is, 90

movement. Physics says force is greater in a straight line. This will ensure a smooth, more defined force output. The next few points show you how to achieve this.

prove force output and overall muscle activation by o arm to side of body (armpit) and 90

Push in a straight line. Popular theory shows to send the bar in an arced movement. Physics says force is greater in a straight line. This will ensure a smooth, more defined force output. The next few points show you how to achieve this.

prove force output and overall muscle activation by arm to side of body (armpit) and 90

movement. Physics says force is greater in a straight line. This will ensure a smooth, more defined force output. The next few points show you how to achieve this.

prove force output and overall muscle activation by arm to side of body (armpit) and 90

Push in a straight line. Popular theory shows to send the bar in an arced movement. Physics says force is greater in a straight line. This will ensure a smooth, more defined force output. The next few points show you how to achieve this.

prove force output and overall muscle activation by arm to side of body (armpit) and 90

movement. Physics says force is greater in a straight line. This will ensure a smooth, more defined force output. The next few points show you how to achieve this.

prove force output and overall muscle activation by arm to side of body (armpit) and 90

Push in a straight line. Popular theory shows to send the bar in an arced movement. Physics says force is greater in a straight line. This will ensure a smooth, more defined force output. The next few points show you how to achieve this.

prove force output and overall muscle activation by arm to side of body (armpit) and 90

movement. Physics says force is greater in a straight line. This will ensure a smooth, more defined force output. The next few points show you how to achieve this.

prove force output and overall muscle activation by arm to side of body (armpit) and 90

Push in a straight line. Popular theory shows to send the bar in an arced movement. Physics says force is greater in a straight line. This will ensure a smooth,

prove force output and overall muscle activation by arm to side of body (armpit) and 90

prove force output and overall muscle activation by arm to side of body (armpit) and 90o

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keeping your elbows at 90elbow when bar is at chest. elbow when bar is at chest.

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elbow when bar is at chest.

LOCK YOUR WRISTS. LOCK YOUR WRISTS. LOCK YOUR WRISTS. LOCK YOUR WRISTS. If your wrists are back, the bar’s line of force is parallel to the muscle force line, creating shear forces that reduce overall pushing strength.

USE A “THUMB-LOCK GRIPUSE A “THUMB-LOCK GRIP

keeping your elbows at 90elbow when bar is at chest. elbow when bar is at chest.

LOCK YOUR WRISTS. LOCK YOUR WRISTS. If your wrists are back, the bar’s line of force is parallel to the muscle force line, creating shear forces that reduce overall pushing strength.

elbow when bar is at chest.

LOCK YOUR WRISTS. LOCK YOUR WRISTS. LOCK YOUR WRISTS. LOCK YOUR WRISTS. If your wrists are back, the bar’s line of force is parallel to the muscle force line, creating shear forces that reduce overall pushing strength.

USE A “THUMB-LOCK GRIPUSE A “THUMB-LOCK GRIP

keeping your elbows at 90elbow when bar is at chest. elbow when bar is at chest.

LOCK YOUR WRISTS. LOCK YOUR WRISTS. If your wrists are back, the bar’s line of force is parallel to the muscle force line, creating shear forces that reduce overall pushing strength.

elbow when bar is at chest.

LOCK YOUR WRISTS. LOCK YOUR WRISTS. The bar line of force will transcend directly down your forearm. LOCK YOUR WRISTS. LOCK YOUR WRISTS. The bar line of force will transcend directly down your forearm. If your wrists are back, the bar’s line of force is parallel to the muscle force line, creating shear forces that reduce overall pushing strength.

USE A “THUMB-LOCK GRIPUSE A “THUMB-LOCK GRIP

keeping your elbows at 90 and 90elbow when bar is at chest. elbow when bar is at chest.

The bar line of force will transcend directly down your forearm. If your wrists are back, the bar’s line of force is parallel to the muscle force line, creating shear forces that reduce overall pushing strength.

The bar line of force will transcend directly down your forearm. The bar line of force will transcend directly down your forearm. If your wrists are back, the bar’s line of force is parallel to the muscle force line, creating shear forces that reduce overall pushing strength.

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The bar line of force will transcend directly down your forearm. If your wrists are back, the bar’s line of force is parallel to the muscle force line, creating shear forces that reduce overall pushing strength.

The bar line of force will transcend directly down your forearm. The bar line of force will transcend directly down your forearm. If your wrists are back, the bar’s line of force is parallel to the muscle force line, creating shear forces that reduce overall pushing strength.

In addition to creating a better force line, as you struggle

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The bar line of force will transcend directly down your forearm. If your wrists are back, the bar’s line of force is parallel to the muscle force line, creating shear forces that reduce overall pushing strength.

The bar line of force will transcend directly down your forearm. The bar line of force will transcend directly down your forearm. If your wrists are back, the bar’s line of force is parallel to the muscle force line, creating shear forces that reduce overall pushing strength.

In addition to creating a better force line, as you struggle

arm to side of body (armpit) and 90

The bar line of force will transcend directly down your forearm. If your wrists are back, the bar’s line of force is parallel to the muscle force line, creating shear forces that reduce overall pushing strength.

The bar line of force will transcend directly down your forearm. The bar line of force will transcend directly down your forearm. If your wrists are back, the bar’s line of force is parallel to the muscle force line, creating shear forces that reduce overall pushing strength.

In addition to creating a better force line, as you struggle

arm to side of body (armpit) and 90

The bar line of force will transcend directly down your forearm. If your wrists are back, the bar’s line of force is parallel to the muscle force line,

The bar line of force will transcend directly down your forearm. The bar line of force will transcend directly down your forearm. If your wrists are back, the bar’s line of force is parallel to the muscle force line,

In addition to creating a better force line, as you struggle

arm to side of body (armpit) and 90

The bar line of force will transcend directly down your forearm. If your wrists are back, the bar’s line of force is parallel to the muscle force line,

The bar line of force will transcend directly down your forearm. The bar line of force will transcend directly down your forearm. If your wrists are back, the bar’s line of force is parallel to the muscle force line,

In addition to creating a better force line, as you struggle

arm to side of body (armpit) and 90

The bar line of force will transcend directly down your forearm. If your wrists are back, the bar’s line of force is parallel to the muscle force line,

The bar line of force will transcend directly down your forearm. The bar line of force will transcend directly down your forearm. If your wrists are back, the bar’s line of force is parallel to the muscle force line,

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under the weight, often your wrists will extend (roll forward) making the bar teeter on the edge of disaster. Trust me, bar falling on chest—very bad!

VARY YOUR GRIP. VARY YOUR GRIP. emphasis on different body parts, but overall you will develop more muscle size and strength

USE A “THUMB-LOCK GRIPUSE A “THUMB-LOCK GRIPunder the weight, often your wrists will extend (roll forward) making the bar teeter on the edge of disaster. Trust me, bar falling on chest—very bad!

VARY YOUR GRIP. VARY YOUR GRIP.

under the weight, often your wrists will extend (roll forward) making the bar teeter on the edge of disaster. Trust me, bar falling on chest—very bad!

VARY YOUR GRIP. VARY YOUR GRIP. emphasis on different body parts, but overall you will develop more muscle size and strength

USE A “THUMB-LOCK GRIPUSE A “THUMB-LOCK GRIPunder the weight, often your wrists will extend (roll forward) making the bar teeter on the edge of disaster. Trust me, bar falling on chest—very bad!

VARY YOUR GRIP. VARY YOUR GRIP.

under the weight, often your wrists will extend (roll forward) making the bar teeter on the edge of disaster. Trust me, bar falling on chest—very bad!

VARY YOUR GRIP. VARY YOUR GRIP. emphasis on different body parts, but overall you will develop more muscle size and strength

USE A “THUMB-LOCK GRIPUSE A “THUMB-LOCK GRIPunder the weight, often your wrists will extend (roll forward) making the bar teeter on the edge of disaster. Trust me, bar falling on chest—very bad!

Evidence does support varying grips for increasing and decreasing

In addition to creating a better force line, as you struggle under the weight, often your wrists will extend (roll forward) making the bar teeter on the edge of disaster. Trust me, bar falling on chest—very bad!

Evidence does support varying grips for increasing and decreasing emphasis on different body parts, but overall you will develop more muscle size and strength

In addition to creating a better force line, as you struggle In addition to creating a better force line, as you struggle under the weight, often your wrists will extend (roll forward) making the bar teeter on the edge of disaster. Trust me, bar falling on chest—very bad!

Evidence does support varying grips for increasing and decreasing

In addition to creating a better force line, as you struggle under the weight, often your wrists will extend (roll forward) making the bar teeter on the edge of disaster. Trust me, bar falling on chest—very bad!

Evidence does support varying grips for increasing and decreasing emphasis on different body parts, but overall you will develop more muscle size and strength

In addition to creating a better force line, as you struggle In addition to creating a better force line, as you struggle under the weight, often your wrists will extend (roll forward) making the bar teeter on the edge of disaster. Trust me, bar falling on chest—very bad!

Evidence does support varying grips for increasing and decreasing

In addition to creating a better force line, as you struggle under the weight, often your wrists will extend (roll forward) making the bar teeter on the edge of disaster. Trust me, bar falling on chest—very bad!

Evidence does support varying grips for increasing and decreasing emphasis on different body parts, but overall you will develop more muscle size and strength

In addition to creating a better force line, as you struggle In addition to creating a better force line, as you struggle under the weight, often your wrists will extend (roll forward) making the bar teeter on the edge of disaster. Trust me, bar falling on chest—very bad!

Evidence does support varying grips for increasing and decreasing

In addition to creating a better force line, as you struggle under the weight, often your wrists will extend (roll forward) making the bar teeter on the edge of disaster. Trust me, bar falling on chest—very bad!

Evidence does support varying grips for increasing and decreasing emphasis on different body parts, but overall you will develop more muscle size and strength

In addition to creating a better force line, as you struggle In addition to creating a better force line, as you struggle under the weight, often your wrists will extend (roll forward) making the bar teeter on the edge of disaster. Trust me, bar falling on chest—very bad!

Evidence does support varying grips for increasing and decreasing

In addition to creating a better force line, as you struggle under the weight, often your wrists will extend (roll forward) making the bar teeter on the edge of disaster. Trust me, bar falling on chest—very bad!

Evidence does support varying grips for increasing and decreasing emphasis on different body parts, but overall you will develop more muscle size and strength

In addition to creating a better force line, as you struggle In addition to creating a better force line, as you struggle under the weight, often your wrists will extend (roll forward) making the bar teeter on

Evidence does support varying grips for increasing and decreasing

In addition to creating a better force line, as you struggle under the weight, often your wrists will extend (roll forward) making the bar teeter on

Evidence does support varying grips for increasing and decreasing emphasis on different body parts, but overall you will develop more muscle size and strength

In addition to creating a better force line, as you struggle In addition to creating a better force line, as you struggle under the weight, often your wrists will extend (roll forward) making the bar teeter on

Evidence does support varying grips for increasing and decreasing

In addition to creating a better force line, as you struggle under the weight, often your wrists will extend (roll forward) making the bar teeter on

Evidence does support varying grips for increasing and decreasing emphasis on different body parts, but overall you will develop more muscle size and strength

In addition to creating a better force line, as you struggle under the weight, often your wrists will extend (roll forward) making the bar teeter on

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DON’T BOUNCE THE WEIGHT. Besides the fact that you reduce muscle involvement, the chance of injury increases significantly. Give a slight pause

Elite bench pressers rely heavily on their legs. It is a good idea to have a nice, stable environment, so press them into the floor. Have your feet beside

emphasis on different body parts, but overall you will develop more muscle size and strength

DON’T BOUNCE THE WEIGHT. Besides the fact that you reduce muscle involvement, the chance of injury increases significantly. Give a slight pause

DON’T BOUNCE THE WEIGHT. Besides the fact that you reduce muscle involvement, the chance of injury increases significantly. Give a slight pause

Elite bench pressers rely heavily on their legs. It is a good idea to have a nice, stable environment, so press them into the floor. Have your feet beside

emphasis on different body parts, but overall you will develop more muscle size and strength

DON’T BOUNCE THE WEIGHT. Besides the fact that you reduce muscle involvement, the chance of injury increases significantly. Give a slight pause

DON’T BOUNCE THE WEIGHT. Besides the fact that you reduce muscle involvement, the chance of injury increases significantly. Give a slight pause

Elite bench pressers rely heavily on their legs. It is a good idea to have a nice, stable environment, so press them into the floor. Have your feet beside

emphasis on different body parts, but overall you will develop more muscle size and strength

DON’T BOUNCE THE WEIGHT. Besides the fact that you reduce muscle involvement, the chance of injury increases significantly. Give a slight pause

DON’T BOUNCE THE WEIGHT. Besides the fact that you reduce muscle involvement, the chance of injury increases significantly. Give a slight pause

Elite bench pressers rely heavily on their legs. It is a good idea to have a nice, stable environment, so press them into the floor. Have your feet beside

emphasis on different body parts, but overall you will develop more muscle size and strength

DON’T BOUNCE THE WEIGHT. Besides the fact that you reduce muscle involvement, the chance of injury increases significantly. Give a slight pause

DON’T BOUNCE THE WEIGHT. Besides the fact that you reduce muscle involvement, the chance of injury increases significantly. Give a slight pause

Elite bench pressers rely heavily on their legs. It is a good idea to have a nice, stable environment, so press them into the floor. Have your feet beside

emphasis on different body parts, but overall you will develop more muscle size and strength

DON’T BOUNCE THE WEIGHT. Besides the fact that you reduce muscle involvement, the chance of injury increases significantly. Give a slight pause

DON’T BOUNCE THE WEIGHT. Besides the fact that you reduce muscle involvement, the chance of injury increases significantly. Give a slight pause

Elite bench pressers rely heavily on their legs. It is a good idea to have a nice, stable environment, so press them into the floor. Have your feet beside

emphasis on different body parts, but overall you will develop more muscle size and strength

DON’T BOUNCE THE WEIGHT. Besides the fact that you reduce muscle involvement, the chance of injury increases significantly. Give a slight pause

DON’T BOUNCE THE WEIGHT. Besides the fact that you reduce muscle involvement, the chance of injury increases significantly. Give a slight pause

Elite bench pressers rely heavily on their legs. It is a good idea to have a nice, stable environment, so press them into the floor. Have your feet beside

emphasis on different body parts, but overall you will develop more muscle size and strength.

DON’T BOUNCE THE WEIGHT. Besides the fact that you reduce muscle involvement, the chance of injury increases significantly. Give a slight pause

Elite bench pressers rely heavily on their legs. It is a good idea to

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Sure, it’s a difficult exercise, but you’re powered by iSatori—and nowhere do we say “for the weak and delicate.” There is nothing like a strong chest. I can tell you from personal experience, as a natural national bench press champion, nothing feels better than sporting a big, powerful set of pectoralmuscles.

When you are bench pressing, each rep should focus on driving your body away from the bar, keeping a smooth, even press. Whether the exercise uses a barbell or dumbbells or a flat or inclined bench, keep your shoulders tight, legs firm, and body rigid. Have your rep target in check, tell yourself you need to perform two more reps than required, rehearse the steps in your mind, and go to work. Don’t doubt yourself or your strength. You can power through your reps. Be sure to lift with a spotter or in a safety rack. Whether or not you force out a few helper reps, you still want to push yourself past your normal comfort zone.

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“Attack the bench with a can-do attitude.”

STAY ON THE BENCH. Despite popular gym belief, this is not a hamstring exercise! Keep your head and buttocks in contact with the bench throughout the exercise.

BAR PATH. Push in a straight line. Popular theory shows to send the bar in an arced movement. Physics says force is greater in a straight line. This will ensure a smooth, more defined force output. The next few points show you how to achieve this.

MECHANICAL ADVANTAGE. Improve force output and overall muscle activation by keeping your elbows at 90o and 90o. That is, 90o arm to side of body (armpit) and 90o elbow when bar is at chest.

LOCK YOUR WRISTS. The bar line of force will transcend directly down your forearm. If your wrists are back, the bar’s line of force is parallel to the muscle force line, creating shear forces that reduce overall pushing strength.

USE A “THUMB-LOCK GRIP.” In addition to creating a better force line, as you struggle under the weight, often your wrists will extend (roll forward) making the bar teeter on the edge of disaster. Trust me, bar falling on chest—very bad!

VARY YOUR GRIP. Evidence does support varying grips for increasing and decreasing emphasis on different body parts, but overall you will develop more muscle size and strength.

TOUCH YOUR CHEST. DON’T BOUNCE THE WEIGHT. Besides the fact that you reduce muscle involvement, the chance of injury increases significantly. Give a slight pause at the bottom.

USE YOUR LEGS. Elite bench pressers rely heavily on their legs. It is a good idea to have a nice, stable environment, so press them into the floor. Have your feet beside the bench, not on or in front of it.

PROGRESS PROPERLY. Use small increments in weight. Don’t go too heavy, too fast.

AVOID SUPPORT. Don’t use belts, wraps, and other tools to help you lift. Focus on increasing your strength without help, and you will develop a much stronger base.

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10 Tips for Correct Bench PressingThe Surefire Way to Improve Your Chest Strength (Injury free)The Surefire Way to Improve Your Chest Strength (Injury free)

STAY ON THE BENCH.STAY ON THE BENCH.Keep your head and buttocks in contact with the bench throughout the exercise. STAY ON THE BENCH.STAY ON THE BENCH.Keep your head and buttocks in contact with the bench throughout the exercise.

BAR PATH.BAR PATH.

10 Tips for Correct Bench PressingThe Surefire Way to Improve Your Chest Strength (Injury free)The Surefire Way to Improve Your Chest Strength (Injury free)

STAY ON THE BENCH.STAY ON THE BENCH.Keep your head and buttocks in contact with the bench throughout the exercise. STAY ON THE BENCH.STAY ON THE BENCH.Keep your head and buttocks in contact with the bench throughout the exercise.

Push in a straight line. Popular theory shows to send the bar in an arced

10 Tips for Correct Bench PressingThe Surefire Way to Improve Your Chest Strength (Injury free)The Surefire Way to Improve Your Chest Strength (Injury free)

STAY ON THE BENCH.STAY ON THE BENCH. Despite popular gym belief, this is not a hamstring exercise! Keep your head and buttocks in contact with the bench throughout the exercise.

Despite popular gym belief, this is not a hamstring exercise! Keep your head and buttocks in contact with the bench throughout the exercise.

Push in a straight line. Popular theory shows to send the bar in an arced

10 Tips for Correct Bench PressingThe Surefire Way to Improve Your Chest Strength (Injury free)The Surefire Way to Improve Your Chest Strength (Injury free)

Despite popular gym belief, this is not a hamstring exercise! Keep your head and buttocks in contact with the bench throughout the exercise.

Despite popular gym belief, this is not a hamstring exercise! Keep your head and buttocks in contact with the bench throughout the exercise.

Push in a straight line. Popular theory shows to send the bar in an arced

10 Tips for Correct Bench PressingThe Surefire Way to Improve Your Chest Strength (Injury free)The Surefire Way to Improve Your Chest Strength (Injury free)

Despite popular gym belief, this is not a hamstring exercise! Keep your head and buttocks in contact with the bench throughout the exercise.

Despite popular gym belief, this is not a hamstring exercise! Keep your head and buttocks in contact with the bench throughout the exercise.

Push in a straight line. Popular theory shows to send the bar in an arced

10 Tips for Correct Bench PressingThe Surefire Way to Improve Your Chest Strength (Injury free)The Surefire Way to Improve Your Chest Strength (Injury free)

Despite popular gym belief, this is not a hamstring exercise! Keep your head and buttocks in contact with the bench throughout the exercise.

Despite popular gym belief, this is not a hamstring exercise! Keep your head and buttocks in contact with the bench throughout the exercise.

Push in a straight line. Popular theory shows to send the bar in an arced

The Surefire Way to Improve Your Chest Strength (Injury free)The Surefire Way to Improve Your Chest Strength (Injury free)

Despite popular gym belief, this is not a hamstring exercise! Keep your head and buttocks in contact with the bench throughout the exercise.

Despite popular gym belief, this is not a hamstring exercise! Keep your head and buttocks in contact with the bench throughout the exercise.

Push in a straight line. Popular theory shows to send the bar in an arced

The Surefire Way to Improve Your Chest Strength (Injury free)The Surefire Way to Improve Your Chest Strength (Injury free)

Despite popular gym belief, this is not a hamstring exercise! Keep your head and buttocks in contact with the bench throughout the exercise.

Despite popular gym belief, this is not a hamstring exercise! Keep your head and buttocks in contact with the bench throughout the exercise.

Push in a straight line. Popular theory shows to send the bar in an arced

The Surefire Way to Improve Your Chest Strength (Injury free)The Surefire Way to Improve Your Chest Strength (Injury free)

Despite popular gym belief, this is not a hamstring exercise! Keep your head and buttocks in contact with the bench throughout the exercise.

Despite popular gym belief, this is not a hamstring exercise! Keep your head and buttocks in contact with the bench throughout the exercise.

Push in a straight line. Popular theory shows to send the bar in an arced

The Surefire Way to Improve Your Chest Strength (Injury free)The Surefire Way to Improve Your Chest Strength (Injury free)

Despite popular gym belief, this is not a hamstring exercise!

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BAR PATH.BAR PATH. Push in a straight line. Popular theory shows to send the bar in an arced movement. Physics says force is greater in a straight line. This will ensure a smooth, more defined force output. The next few points show you how to achieve this.

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movement. Physics says force is greater in a straight line. This will ensure a smooth, more defined force output. The next few points show you how to achieve this.

MECHANICAL ADVANTAGE.MECHANICAL ADVANTAGE.keeping your elbows at 90elbow when bar is at chest.

Push in a straight line. Popular theory shows to send the bar in an arced movement. Physics says force is greater in a straight line. This will ensure a smooth, more defined force output. The next few points show you how to achieve this.

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movement. Physics says force is greater in a straight line. This will ensure a smooth, more defined force output. The next few points show you how to achieve this.

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Push in a straight line. Popular theory shows to send the bar in an arced movement. Physics says force is greater in a straight line. This will ensure a smooth, more defined force output. The next few points show you how to achieve this.

prove force output and overall muscle activation by arm to side of body (armpit) and 90

movement. Physics says force is greater in a straight line. This will ensure a smooth, more defined force output. The next few points show you how to achieve this.

prove force output and overall muscle activation by arm to side of body (armpit) and 90

Push in a straight line. Popular theory shows to send the bar in an arced movement. Physics says force is greater in a straight line. This will ensure a smooth, more defined force output. The next few points show you how to achieve this.

prove force output and overall muscle activation by arm to side of body (armpit) and 90

movement. Physics says force is greater in a straight line. This will ensure a smooth, more defined force output. The next few points show you how to achieve this.

prove force output and overall muscle activation by arm to side of body (armpit) and 90

Push in a straight line. Popular theory shows to send the bar in an arced movement. Physics says force is greater in a straight line. This will ensure a smooth,

prove force output and overall muscle activation by arm to side of body (armpit) and 90

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LOCK YOUR WRISTS. LOCK YOUR WRISTS. LOCK YOUR WRISTS. LOCK YOUR WRISTS. If your wrists are back, the bar’s line of force is parallel to the muscle force line, creating shear forces that reduce overall pushing strength.

USE A “THUMB-LOCK GRIPUSE A “THUMB-LOCK GRIP

keeping your elbows at 90elbow when bar is at chest. elbow when bar is at chest.

LOCK YOUR WRISTS. LOCK YOUR WRISTS. If your wrists are back, the bar’s line of force is parallel to the muscle force line, creating shear forces that reduce overall pushing strength.

elbow when bar is at chest.

LOCK YOUR WRISTS. LOCK YOUR WRISTS. LOCK YOUR WRISTS. LOCK YOUR WRISTS. If your wrists are back, the bar’s line of force is parallel to the muscle force line, creating shear forces that reduce overall pushing strength.

USE A “THUMB-LOCK GRIPUSE A “THUMB-LOCK GRIP

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LOCK YOUR WRISTS. LOCK YOUR WRISTS. If your wrists are back, the bar’s line of force is parallel to the muscle force line, creating shear forces that reduce overall pushing strength.

elbow when bar is at chest.

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USE A “THUMB-LOCK GRIPUSE A “THUMB-LOCK GRIP

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The bar line of force will transcend directly down your forearm. The bar line of force will transcend directly down your forearm. If your wrists are back, the bar’s line of force is parallel to the muscle force line, creating shear forces that reduce overall pushing strength.

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The bar line of force will transcend directly down your forearm. The bar line of force will transcend directly down your forearm. If your wrists are back, the bar’s line of force is parallel to the muscle force line, creating shear forces that reduce overall pushing strength.

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The bar line of force will transcend directly down your forearm. If your wrists are back, the bar’s line of force is parallel to the muscle force line, creating shear forces that reduce overall pushing strength.

The bar line of force will transcend directly down your forearm. The bar line of force will transcend directly down your forearm. If your wrists are back, the bar’s line of force is parallel to the muscle force line, creating shear forces that reduce overall pushing strength.

In addition to creating a better force line, as you struggle

arm to side of body (armpit) and 90

The bar line of force will transcend directly down your forearm. If your wrists are back, the bar’s line of force is parallel to the muscle force line, creating shear forces that reduce overall pushing strength.

The bar line of force will transcend directly down your forearm. The bar line of force will transcend directly down your forearm. If your wrists are back, the bar’s line of force is parallel to the muscle force line, creating shear forces that reduce overall pushing strength.

In addition to creating a better force line, as you struggle

arm to side of body (armpit) and 90

The bar line of force will transcend directly down your forearm. If your wrists are back, the bar’s line of force is parallel to the muscle force line,

The bar line of force will transcend directly down your forearm. The bar line of force will transcend directly down your forearm. If your wrists are back, the bar’s line of force is parallel to the muscle force line,

In addition to creating a better force line, as you struggle

arm to side of body (armpit) and 90

The bar line of force will transcend directly down your forearm. If your wrists are back, the bar’s line of force is parallel to the muscle force line,

The bar line of force will transcend directly down your forearm. The bar line of force will transcend directly down your forearm. If your wrists are back, the bar’s line of force is parallel to the muscle force line,

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arm to side of body (armpit) and 90

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The bar line of force will transcend directly down your forearm. The bar line of force will transcend directly down your forearm. If your wrists are back, the bar’s line of force is parallel to the muscle force line,

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USE A “THUMB-LOCK GRIPUSE A “THUMB-LOCK GRIPunder the weight, often your wrists will extend (roll forward) making the bar teeter on the edge of disaster. Trust me, bar falling on chest—very bad!

VARY YOUR GRIP. VARY YOUR GRIP.

under the weight, often your wrists will extend (roll forward) making the bar teeter on the edge of disaster. Trust me, bar falling on chest—very bad!

VARY YOUR GRIP. VARY YOUR GRIP. emphasis on different body parts, but overall you will develop more muscle size and strength

USE A “THUMB-LOCK GRIPUSE A “THUMB-LOCK GRIPunder the weight, often your wrists will extend (roll forward) making the bar teeter on the edge of disaster. Trust me, bar falling on chest—very bad!

VARY YOUR GRIP. VARY YOUR GRIP.

under the weight, often your wrists will extend (roll forward) making the bar teeter on the edge of disaster. Trust me, bar falling on chest—very bad!

VARY YOUR GRIP. VARY YOUR GRIP. emphasis on different body parts, but overall you will develop more muscle size and strength

USE A “THUMB-LOCK GRIPUSE A “THUMB-LOCK GRIPunder the weight, often your wrists will extend (roll forward) making the bar teeter on the edge of disaster. Trust me, bar falling on chest—very bad!

Evidence does support varying grips for increasing and decreasing

In addition to creating a better force line, as you struggle under the weight, often your wrists will extend (roll forward) making the bar teeter on the edge of disaster. Trust me, bar falling on chest—very bad!

Evidence does support varying grips for increasing and decreasing emphasis on different body parts, but overall you will develop more muscle size and strength

In addition to creating a better force line, as you struggle In addition to creating a better force line, as you struggle under the weight, often your wrists will extend (roll forward) making the bar teeter on the edge of disaster. Trust me, bar falling on chest—very bad!

Evidence does support varying grips for increasing and decreasing

In addition to creating a better force line, as you struggle under the weight, often your wrists will extend (roll forward) making the bar teeter on the edge of disaster. Trust me, bar falling on chest—very bad!

Evidence does support varying grips for increasing and decreasing emphasis on different body parts, but overall you will develop more muscle size and strength

In addition to creating a better force line, as you struggle In addition to creating a better force line, as you struggle under the weight, often your wrists will extend (roll forward) making the bar teeter on the edge of disaster. Trust me, bar falling on chest—very bad!

Evidence does support varying grips for increasing and decreasing

In addition to creating a better force line, as you struggle under the weight, often your wrists will extend (roll forward) making the bar teeter on the edge of disaster. Trust me, bar falling on chest—very bad!

Evidence does support varying grips for increasing and decreasing emphasis on different body parts, but overall you will develop more muscle size and strength

In addition to creating a better force line, as you struggle In addition to creating a better force line, as you struggle under the weight, often your wrists will extend (roll forward) making the bar teeter on the edge of disaster. Trust me, bar falling on chest—very bad!

Evidence does support varying grips for increasing and decreasing

In addition to creating a better force line, as you struggle under the weight, often your wrists will extend (roll forward) making the bar teeter on the edge of disaster. Trust me, bar falling on chest—very bad!

Evidence does support varying grips for increasing and decreasing emphasis on different body parts, but overall you will develop more muscle size and strength

In addition to creating a better force line, as you struggle In addition to creating a better force line, as you struggle under the weight, often your wrists will extend (roll forward) making the bar teeter on the edge of disaster. Trust me, bar falling on chest—very bad!

Evidence does support varying grips for increasing and decreasing

In addition to creating a better force line, as you struggle under the weight, often your wrists will extend (roll forward) making the bar teeter on the edge of disaster. Trust me, bar falling on chest—very bad!

Evidence does support varying grips for increasing and decreasing emphasis on different body parts, but overall you will develop more muscle size and strength

In addition to creating a better force line, as you struggle In addition to creating a better force line, as you struggle under the weight, often your wrists will extend (roll forward) making the bar teeter on

Evidence does support varying grips for increasing and decreasing

In addition to creating a better force line, as you struggle under the weight, often your wrists will extend (roll forward) making the bar teeter on

Evidence does support varying grips for increasing and decreasing emphasis on different body parts, but overall you will develop more muscle size and strength

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Evidence does support varying grips for increasing and decreasing

In addition to creating a better force line, as you struggle under the weight, often your wrists will extend (roll forward) making the bar teeter on

Evidence does support varying grips for increasing and decreasing emphasis on different body parts, but overall you will develop more muscle size and strength

In addition to creating a better force line, as you struggle under the weight, often your wrists will extend (roll forward) making the bar teeter on

Evidence does support varying grips for increasing and decreasing emphasis on different body parts, but overall you will develop more muscle size and strengthemphasis on different body parts, but overall you will develop more muscle size and strengthemphasis on different body parts, but overall you will develop more muscle size and strengthemphasis on different body parts, but overall you will develop more muscle size and strengthemphasis on different body parts, but overall you will develop more muscle size and strengthemphasis on different body parts, but overall you will develop more muscle size and strengthemphasis on different body parts, but overall you will develop more muscle size and strengthemphasis on different body parts, but overall you will develop more muscle size and strengthemphasis on different body parts, but overall you will develop more muscle size and strengthemphasis on different body parts, but overall you will develop more muscle size and strength

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TOUCH YOUR CHEST.TOUCH YOUR CHEST.muscle involvement, the chance of injury increases significantly. Give a slight pause at the bottom.

TOUCH YOUR CHEST.TOUCH YOUR CHEST.muscle involvement, the chance of injury increases significantly. Give a slight pause at the bottom.

USE YOUR LEGS.USE YOUR LEGS.have a nice, stable environment, so press them into the floor. Have your feet beside

emphasis on different body parts, but overall you will develop more muscle size and strength

TOUCH YOUR CHEST.TOUCH YOUR CHEST.muscle involvement, the chance of injury increases significantly. Give a slight pause at the bottom.

TOUCH YOUR CHEST.TOUCH YOUR CHEST.muscle involvement, the chance of injury increases significantly. Give a slight pause at the bottom.

USE YOUR LEGS.USE YOUR LEGS.have a nice, stable environment, so press them into the floor. Have your feet beside

emphasis on different body parts, but overall you will develop more muscle size and strength

TOUCH YOUR CHEST.TOUCH YOUR CHEST.muscle involvement, the chance of injury increases significantly. Give a slight pause

DON’T BOUNCE THE WEIGHT. Besides the fact that you reduce muscle involvement, the chance of injury increases significantly. Give a slight pause

Elite bench pressers rely heavily on their legs. It is a good idea to have a nice, stable environment, so press them into the floor. Have your feet beside

emphasis on different body parts, but overall you will develop more muscle size and strength

DON’T BOUNCE THE WEIGHT. Besides the fact that you reduce muscle involvement, the chance of injury increases significantly. Give a slight pause

DON’T BOUNCE THE WEIGHT. Besides the fact that you reduce muscle involvement, the chance of injury increases significantly. Give a slight pause

Elite bench pressers rely heavily on their legs. It is a good idea to have a nice, stable environment, so press them into the floor. Have your feet beside

emphasis on different body parts, but overall you will develop more muscle size and strength

DON’T BOUNCE THE WEIGHT. Besides the fact that you reduce muscle involvement, the chance of injury increases significantly. Give a slight pause

DON’T BOUNCE THE WEIGHT. Besides the fact that you reduce muscle involvement, the chance of injury increases significantly. Give a slight pause

Elite bench pressers rely heavily on their legs. It is a good idea to have a nice, stable environment, so press them into the floor. Have your feet beside

emphasis on different body parts, but overall you will develop more muscle size and strength

DON’T BOUNCE THE WEIGHT. Besides the fact that you reduce muscle involvement, the chance of injury increases significantly. Give a slight pause

DON’T BOUNCE THE WEIGHT. Besides the fact that you reduce muscle involvement, the chance of injury increases significantly. Give a slight pause

Elite bench pressers rely heavily on their legs. It is a good idea to have a nice, stable environment, so press them into the floor. Have your feet beside

emphasis on different body parts, but overall you will develop more muscle size and strength

DON’T BOUNCE THE WEIGHT. Besides the fact that you reduce muscle involvement, the chance of injury increases significantly. Give a slight pause

DON’T BOUNCE THE WEIGHT. Besides the fact that you reduce muscle involvement, the chance of injury increases significantly. Give a slight pause

Elite bench pressers rely heavily on their legs. It is a good idea to have a nice, stable environment, so press them into the floor. Have your feet beside

emphasis on different body parts, but overall you will develop more muscle size and strength

DON’T BOUNCE THE WEIGHT. Besides the fact that you reduce muscle involvement, the chance of injury increases significantly. Give a slight pause

DON’T BOUNCE THE WEIGHT. Besides the fact that you reduce muscle involvement, the chance of injury increases significantly. Give a slight pause

Elite bench pressers rely heavily on their legs. It is a good idea to have a nice, stable environment, so press them into the floor. Have your feet beside

emphasis on different body parts, but overall you will develop more muscle size and strength

DON’T BOUNCE THE WEIGHT. Besides the fact that you reduce muscle involvement, the chance of injury increases significantly. Give a slight pause

DON’T BOUNCE THE WEIGHT. Besides the fact that you reduce muscle involvement, the chance of injury increases significantly. Give a slight pause

Elite bench pressers rely heavily on their legs. It is a good idea to have a nice, stable environment, so press them into the floor. Have your feet beside

emphasis on different body parts, but overall you will develop more muscle size and strength.

DON’T BOUNCE THE WEIGHT. Besides the fact that you reduce muscle involvement, the chance of injury increases significantly. Give a slight pause

Elite bench pressers rely heavily on their legs. It is a good idea to

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PROGRESS PROPERLY.PROGRESS PROPERLY.

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PROGRESS PROPERLY.PROGRESS PROPERLY.too fast.

AVOID SUPPORT.AVOID SUPPORT.

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PROGRESS PROPERLY.PROGRESS PROPERLY.

AVOID SUPPORT.AVOID SUPPORT.

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PROGRESS PROPERLY.PROGRESS PROPERLY.

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have a nice, stable environment, so press them into the floor. Have your feet beside

Use small increments in weight. Don’t go too heavy,

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Elite bench pressers rely heavily on their legs. It is a good idea to have a nice, stable environment, so press them into the floor. Have your feet beside have a nice, stable environment, so press them into the floor. Have your feet beside

Use small increments in weight. Don’t go too heavy,

have a nice, stable environment, so press them into the floor. Have your feet beside

Use small increments in weight. Don’t go too heavy,

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Elite bench pressers rely heavily on their legs. It is a good idea to have a nice, stable environment, so press them into the floor. Have your feet beside have a nice, stable environment, so press them into the floor. Have your feet beside

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have a nice, stable environment, so press them into the floor. Have your feet beside

Use small increments in weight. Don’t go too heavy,

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Elite bench pressers rely heavily on their legs. It is a good idea to have a nice, stable environment, so press them into the floor. Have your feet beside have a nice, stable environment, so press them into the floor. Have your feet beside

Use small increments in weight. Don’t go too heavy,

have a nice, stable environment, so press them into the floor. Have your feet beside

Use small increments in weight. Don’t go too heavy,

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Elite bench pressers rely heavily on their legs. It is a good idea to have a nice, stable environment, so press them into the floor. Have your feet beside have a nice, stable environment, so press them into the floor. Have your feet beside

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Without a doubt, squats are the most demanding, yet rewarding, of all weight- training exercises. Frankly, squats are what separate the boys from the men. Interesting, though, the squat exercise (specifically, the barbell squat) is the single most effective lift for improving literally all aspects of your physique, not just your quads, because it involves so many additional muscles to perform.

When you’re squatting, the feeling of nausea and lightheadedness are a part of lifting big and heavy—when you basically load your system with weight, scrunch it up tight, and then try to spring it apart, all while holding some serious weight on your back.

Don’t be afraid to stop during a set for a moment to reset your body and take a deep breath before beginning the next rep. Control the speed of your descent. The number one reason for rep failure (or worse, injury) is being out of position for the drive up. Thrust your hips inward at the bottom of your rep and imagine the power needed to launch a rocket while you power your way up. Keep in mind that a tight core (midsection, from the abdominals to the lower erectors in your back) is a must, and the same position you use in the squat should be used for all of your lower body exercises.

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BODY ALIGNMENT. Keep your chest out, head up, and upper torso erect. This helps keep the body in line.

PROPER MECHANICS. Start the descent by thrusting your buttocks backwards. Do not begin by bending at the knees. Begin the ascent by driving the hips back in and up.

CONTROL MOVEMENT. Descend slowly, pause at the bottom, and then ascend rapidly. Using momentum will take emphasis away from the quads and glutes and could increase your potential for injury.

BAR PLACEMENT. Place the bar across your traps rather than up on your neck. This takes pressure off the cervical spine and keeps the body properly aligned.

BAR PATH (TRAJECTORY). The bar should travel in a vertical line. Excessive movement forward, backward, or side to side will cause shear forces, placing greater stress on your knees and lower back.

DEPTH. It is not as important as quality. If you do the movement properly, depth will come with time.

HEEL SUPPORT. Do not put blocks under your heels. If you feel you need to, it is due to poor calf (Achilles tendon) flexibility. Work on improving flexibility by stretching regularly instead.

VARY STANCE. Changing foot position will help activate all the musculature in the glutes and legs, increasing overall strength over time.

BREATH HOLDING. While no doubt, holding your breath stabilizes your core and increases your strength output, blood pressure increases proportionately and lightheadedness ensues. Proper breathing is encouraged.

USING A BELT. Don’t use a belt unless you are lifting very heavy. Train your body to control the load and reap additional benefits of increased core strength.

10 Tips for Correct SquatsThe Surefire Way to Improve Your Leg Strength (Injury free)

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Visit our YouTube channel at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tu9X0946Urkfor a complete step-by-step instructional video, from David Sandler, on how to perform the perfect squat.

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Without a doubt, squats are the most demanding, yet rewarding, of all weight- training exercises. Frankly, squats are what separate the boys from the men. Interesting, though, the squat exercise (specifically, the barbell squat) is the single most effective lift for improving literally all aspects of your physique, not just your quads, because it involves so many additional muscles to perform.

When you’re squatting, the feeling of nausea and lightheadedness are a part of lifting big and heavy—when you basically load your system with weight, scrunch it up tight, and then try to spring it apart, all while holding some serious weight on your back.

Don’t be afraid to stop during a set for a moment to reset your body and take a deep breath before beginning the next rep. Control the speed of your descent. The number one reason for rep failure (or worse, injury) is being out of position for the drive up. Thrust your hips inward at the bottom of your rep and imagine the power needed to launch a rocket while you power your way up. Keep in mind that a tight core (midsection, from the abdominals to the lower erectors in your back) is a must, and the same position you use in the squat should be used for all of your lower body exercises.

The

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SUCCESSFULSquatting.

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“Squats are what separate the boys from the men.”

BODY ALIGNMENT. Keep your chest out, head up, and upper torso erect. This helps keep the body in line.

PROPER MECHANICS. Start the descent by thrusting your buttocks backwards. Do not begin by bending at the knees. Begin the ascent by driving the hips back in and up.

CONTROL MOVEMENT. Descend slowly, pause at the bottom, and then ascend rapidly. Using momentum will take emphasis away from the quads and glutes and could increase your potential for injury.

BAR PLACEMENT. Place the bar across your traps rather than up on your neck. This takes pressure off the cervical spine and keeps the body properly aligned.

BAR PATH (TRAJECTORY). The bar should travel in a vertical line. Excessive movement forward, backward, or side to side will cause shear forces, placing greater stress on your knees and lower back.

DEPTH. It is not as important as quality. If you do the movement properly, depth will come with time.

HEEL SUPPORT. Do not put blocks under your heels. If you feel you need to, it is due to poor calf (Achilles tendon) flexibility. Work on improving flexibility by stretching regularly instead.

VARY STANCE. Changing foot position will help activate all the musculature in the glutes and legs, increasing overall strength over time.

BREATH HOLDING. While no doubt, holding your breath stabilizes your core and increases your strength output, blood pressure increases proportionately and lightheadedness ensues. Proper breathing is encouraged.

USING A BELT. Don’t use a belt unless you are lifting very heavy. Train your body to control the load and reap additional benefits of increased core strength.

10 Tips for Correct SquatsThe Surefire Way to Improve Your Leg Strength (Injury free)

1

2

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4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Visit our YouTube channel at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tu9X0946Urkfor a complete step-by-step instructional video, from David Sandler, on how to perform the perfect squat.

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It would be great if all you had to do was squat and bench, but alas, that would make everyone a world-class lifter. In reality, the “extras,” when it comes to weight training, may be just as important to up your poundage. Bodybuilders call them shapers and builders; powerlifters call them assistors or auxiliaries. In either case, performing specific additional exercises to support your strength efforts is as much a part of your success as the big, compound lifts themselves.

On some exercises, you will vary your stance or your grip; in others, you will perform a movement that works a segment of the lifts themselves (such as increasing pectoral power). Unlike regular training programs, to truly improve your bench and squat, all of your exercises need to be thought of as bench or squat accelerators, rather than pec or quad developers.

We also want you to get started immediately, so rather than try to calculate maxes and decipher hard-to-follow percentage charts, we ask you to warm up with a light set or two and then select the weight you last used, add 5-10 pounds, and nail it for at least 6 reps.

Finally, to further enhance your muscle-building Bio-Gro™ Hyper-Growth Training routines, it is vital you complement all “push” exercises with “pull” exercises and attack the stabilizing muscles. So in addition to your bench and squat routines, you will need to exercise the rest of your body (e.g., muscles). But don’t worry, we’ve done the mental work for you and built your five-day weekly workout program to allow for rest, recovery, and sanity to set in—just for a moment though, and then you start it all over again, the following week.

THE “EXTRAS”THEY WON’T TELL YOU

Name: Month:

Bio-Gro™ 28-Day Hyper-Growth Bench and Squat Training Program

DATE:

Big Chest Push Routine

SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT

Workout #1

Start Date: Completion Date:Start Bench Press 1RM: Complete Bench Press 1RM:(lbs) (lbs)Start Squat 1RM: Complete Squat 1RM:(lbs) (lbs)Total Bench Increase: Total Squat Increase:

DATE:

Punishing Pull Routine

Workout #2

DATE:

Monster SquatRoutine

Workout #3

DATE:

Ab-BustingRoutine

Workout #4

DATE:

Bench AssistorRoutine

Workout #5

DATE:

Squat Assistor Routine

Workout #6

DATE:

Ab-BustingRoutine

Workout #7

DATE:

Big Chest Push Routine

Workout #8

DATE:

Punishing Pull Routine

Workout #9

DATE:

Monster SquatRoutine

Workout #10

DATE:

Ab-BustingRoutine

Workout #11

DATE:

Bench AssistorRoutine

Workout #12

DATE:

Squat Assistor Routine

Workout #13

DATE:

Ab-BustingRoutine

Workout #14

DATE:

Big Chest Push Routine

Workout #15

DATE:

Punishing Pull Routine

Workout #16

DATE:

Monster SquatRoutine

Workout #17

DATE:

Ab-BustingRoutine

Workout #18

DATE:

Bench AssistorRoutine

Workout #19

DATE:

Squat Assistor Routine

Workout #20

DATE:

Ab-BustingRoutine

Workout #21

DATE:

Big Chest Push Routine

Workout #22

DATE:

Punishing Pull Routine

Workout #23

DATE:

Monster SquatRoutine

Workout #24

DATE:

Ab-BustingRoutine

Workout #25

DATE:

Bench AssistorRoutine

Workout #26

DATE:

Squat Assistor Routine

Workout #27

DATE:

Ab-BustingRoutine

Workout #28

PLATEAUSPlateaus occur because your body wants normalcy. The neuromuscular network is designed to find the most optimal way to perform a movement. Once this occurs, progress is halted, and you are no longer able to recruit more muscle fibers to get involved in the movement. The only way around a plateau is to change your training and shock the body by altering the stimulus. But don’t worry, you can go back to your same program, if it was successful, after just a few short workouts.STICKING POINTSSticking points are just that. You will inevitably find a precarious position during any weight-training movement that affords much frustration. No, you are doing nothing wrong—it is simply unavoidable, as we humans have some limitations. Simply put, your body is a complex mechanical system. Each muscle in a movement has a different function, unique shape and size, and different lines of pull across the joint it covers. The coordination of muscles acting together to produce movement forms a lever system of varying forces. At some point during any movement, the transfer of forces across the system will find a weak point, where leverage is at its least effective point. Of course, the more complicated a lift and more joints/muscle groups involved, the more likely a sticking point is to occur (even multiple sticking points may occur). You cannot combat it, but you can power through with disciplined training.WEIGHT CALCULATORThere are many different calculators for estimating your 1-rep max (1RM). The following formulas are for the bench (1) and squat (2). Suffice it to say, though, if you were to increase your 6-rep max by 15 pounds, your 1RM would increase by as much as 45 to 50 pounds (or more if the person started with a 300-pound 1RM or more).

1 2Weight X1

(1 – (Reps X .0245))= 1RM Weight X

1(1 – (Reps X .0345))

= 1RM109

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It would be great if all you had to do was squat and bench, but alas, that would make everyone a world-class lifter. In reality, the “extras,” when it comes to weight training, may be just as important to up your poundage. Bodybuilders call them shapers and builders; powerlifters call them assistors or auxiliaries. In either case, performing specific additional exercises to support your strength efforts is as much a part of your success as the big, compound lifts themselves.

On some exercises, you will vary your stance or your grip; in others, you will perform a movement that works a segment of the lifts themselves (such as increasing pectoral power). Unlike regular training programs, to truly improve your bench and squat, all of your exercises need to be thought of as bench or squat accelerators, rather than pec or quad developers.

We also want you to get started immediately, so rather than try to calculate maxes and decipher hard-to-follow percentage charts, we ask you to warm up with a light set or two and then select the weight you last used, add 5-10 pounds, and nail it for at least 6 reps.

Finally, to further enhance your muscle-building Bio-Gro™ Hyper-Growth Training routines, it is vital you complement all “push” exercises with “pull” exercises and attack the stabilizing muscles. So in addition to your bench and squat routines, you will need to exercise the rest of your body (e.g., muscles). But don’t worry, we’ve done the mental work for you and built your five-day weekly workout program to allow for rest, recovery, and sanity to set in—just for a moment though, and then you start it all over again, the following week.

THE “EXTRAS”THEY WON’T TELL YOU

Name: Month:

Bio-Gro™ 28-Day Hyper-Growth Bench and Squat Training Program

DATE:

Big Chest Push Routine

SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT

Workout #1

Start Date: Completion Date:Start Bench Press 1RM: Complete Bench Press 1RM:(lbs) (lbs)Start Squat 1RM: Complete Squat 1RM:(lbs) (lbs)Total Bench Increase: Total Squat Increase:

DATE:

Punishing Pull Routine

Workout #2

DATE:

Monster SquatRoutine

Workout #3

DATE:

Ab-BustingRoutine

Workout #4

DATE:

Bench AssistorRoutine

Workout #5

DATE:

Squat Assistor Routine

Workout #6

DATE:

Ab-BustingRoutine

Workout #7

DATE:

Big Chest Push Routine

Workout #8

DATE:

Punishing Pull Routine

Workout #9

DATE:

Monster SquatRoutine

Workout #10

DATE:

Ab-BustingRoutine

Workout #11

DATE:

Bench AssistorRoutine

Workout #12

DATE:

Squat Assistor Routine

Workout #13

DATE:

Ab-BustingRoutine

Workout #14

DATE:

Big Chest Push Routine

Workout #15

DATE:

Punishing Pull Routine

Workout #16

DATE:

Monster SquatRoutine

Workout #17

DATE:

Ab-BustingRoutine

Workout #18

DATE:

Bench AssistorRoutine

Workout #19

DATE:

Squat Assistor Routine

Workout #20

DATE:

Ab-BustingRoutine

Workout #21

DATE:

Big Chest Push Routine

Workout #22

DATE:

Punishing Pull Routine

Workout #23

DATE:

Monster SquatRoutine

Workout #24

DATE:

Ab-BustingRoutine

Workout #25

DATE:

Bench AssistorRoutine

Workout #26

DATE:

Squat Assistor Routine

Workout #27

DATE:

Ab-BustingRoutine

Workout #28

PLATEAUSPlateaus occur because your body wants normalcy. The neuromuscular network is designed to find the most optimal way to perform a movement. Once this occurs, progress is halted, and you are no longer able to recruit more muscle fibers to get involved in the movement. The only way around a plateau is to change your training and shock the body by altering the stimulus. But don’t worry, you can go back to your same program, if it was successful, after just a few short workouts.STICKING POINTSSticking points are just that. You will inevitably find a precarious position during any weight-training movement that affords much frustration. No, you are doing nothing wrong—it is simply unavoidable, as we humans have some limitations. Simply put, your body is a complex mechanical system. Each muscle in a movement has a different function, unique shape and size, and different lines of pull across the joint it covers. The coordination of muscles acting together to produce movement forms a lever system of varying forces. At some point during any movement, the transfer of forces across the system will find a weak point, where leverage is at its least effective point. Of course, the more complicated a lift and more joints/muscle groups involved, the more likely a sticking point is to occur (even multiple sticking points may occur). You cannot combat it, but you can power through with disciplined training.WEIGHT CALCULATORThere are many different calculators for estimating your 1-rep max (1RM). The following formulas are for the bench (1) and squat (2). Suffice it to say, though, if you were to increase your 6-rep max by 15 pounds, your 1RM would increase by as much as 45 to 50 pounds (or more if the person started with a 300-pound 1RM or more).

1 2Weight X1

(1 – (Reps X .0245))= 1RM Weight X

1(1 – (Reps X .0345))

= 1RM109

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Bio-Gro™ 28-Day Hyper-Growth Bench and Squat Training Program

Warm-up Bench Press 1 x 8Barbell Flat Bench Press 1 x 6Barbell Flat Bench Press 1 x 3 (+ 20lbs)Barbell Flat Bench Press 3 x 6 (-20lbs)Wide-Grip Bench Press 2 x 8Close-Grip Bench Press 2 x 8Incline DB Bench Press 4 x 8Deep Weighted Dip 4 x 8Skull Crusher 4 x 8Triceps Pushdown 3 x 10

Big Chest Push Routine

Workout #1

Chin Up 4 x 8Lat Pulldown 4 x 8Seated Cable Low Row 4 x 8Rear Delt Fly 4 x 8Biceps Barbell Curl 4 x 8Biceps Preacher Curl 4 x 8Seated Alternate DB Curl 3 x 10

Punishing Pull Routine

Workout #2

Warm-up Squat 1 x 8Barbell Squat 1 x 6Barbell Squat 1 x 3 (+40lbs)Barbell Squat 3 x 6 (-40lbs)Wide-Stance Squat 2 x 8Narrow-Stance Squat 2 x 8Leg Press 4 x 8Leg Extension 4 x 8Leg Curl 4 x 8Standing Heel Raise 4 x 8

Monster SquatRoutine

Workout #3

Weighted Sit Up 4 x 10-15(performed on decline bench)Hanging leg raise 4 x 12-15** In between each set, perform some form of activerest cardio, like jump rope, step ups, or burpees, for 60 seconds

Ab-BustingRoutine

Workout #4

Warm-up DB Flat Bench Press 1 x 10 DB Flat Bench Press 3 x 10Incline Barbell Bench Press 3 x 10DB Pec Fly 3 x 10DB Triceps Extension 3 x 10Lat Pulldown Wide Grip 3 x 10Lat Pulldown Reverse Narrow Grip 3 x 10Biceps Barbell Curl 3 x 10

Bench AssistorRoutine

Workout #5

Warm-up Squat 1 x 10Barbell Squat 3 x 10Stationary DB Lunge 3 x 10Low Back Extension 3 x 10Leg Curl 3 x 10Seated Heel Raise 3 x 10

Squat Assistor Routine

Workout #6

Weighted Sit Up 4 x 10-15(performed on decline bench)Hanging leg raise 4 x 12-15** In between each set, perform some form of activerest cardio, like jump rope, step ups, or burpees, for 60 seconds

Ab-BustingRoutine

Workout #7

Big Chest Push Routine

Punishing Pull Routine

Monster SquatRoutine

Ab-BustingRoutine

Bench AssistorRoutine

Squat Assistor Routine

Ab-BustingRoutine

Workout #8 Workout #9 Workout #10 Workout #11 Workout #12 Workout #13 Workout #14

Warm-up Bench Press 1 x 8Barbell Flat Bench Press 1 x 6Barbell Flat Bench Press 1 x 3 (+ 20lbs)Barbell Flat Bench Press 3 x 6 (-20lbs)Wide-Grip Bench Press 2 x 8Close-Grip Bench Press 2 x 8Incline DB Bench Press 4 x 8Deep Weighted Dip 4 x 8Skull Crusher 4 x 8Triceps Pushdown 3 x 10

Chin Up 4 x 8Lat Pulldown 4 x 8Seated Cable Low Row 4 x 8Rear Delt Fly 4 x 8Biceps Barbell Curl 4 x 8Biceps Preacher Curl 4 x 8Seated Alternate DB Curl 3 x 10

Warm-up Squat 1 x 8Barbell Squat 1 x 6Barbell Squat 1 x 3 (+40lbs)Barbell Squat 3 x 6 (-40lbs)Wide-Stance Squat 2 x 8Narrow-Stance Squat 2 x 8Leg Press 4 x 8Leg Extension 4 x 8Leg Curl 4 x 8Standing Heel Raise 4 x 8

Weighted Sit Up 4 x 10-15(performed on decline bench)Hanging leg raise 4 x 12-15** In between each set, perform some form of activerest cardio, like jump rope, step ups, or burpees, for 60 seconds

Warm-up DB Flat Bench Press 1 x 10 DB Flat Bench Press 3 x 10Incline Barbell Bench Press 3 x 10DB Pec Fly 3 x 10DB Triceps Extension 3 x 10Lat Pulldown Wide Grip 3 x 10Lat Pulldown Reverse Narrow Grip 3 x 10Biceps Barbell Curl 3 x 10

Warm-up Squat 1 x 10Barbell Squat 3 x 10Stationary DB Lunge 3 x 10Low Back Extension 3 x 10Leg Curl 3 x 10Seated Heel Raise 3 x 10

Weighted Sit Up 4 x 10-15(performed on decline bench)Hanging leg raise 4 x 12-15** In between each set, perform some form of activerest cardio, like jump rope, step ups, or burpees, for 60 seconds

Workout #15

Big Chest Push Routine

Punishing Pull Routine

Monster SquatRoutine

Ab-BustingRoutine

Bench AssistorRoutine

Squat Assistor Routine

Ab-BustingRoutine

Warm-up Bench Press 1 x 8Barbell Flat Bench Press 1 x 6Barbell Flat Bench Press 1 x 3 (+ 20lbs)Barbell Flat Bench Press 3 x 6 (-20lbs)Wide-Grip Bench Press 2 x 8Close-Grip Bench Press 2 x 8Incline DB Bench Press 4 x 8Deep Weighted Dip 4 x 8Skull Crusher 4 x 8Triceps Pushdown 3 x 10

Chin Up 4 x 8Lat Pulldown 4 x 8Seated Cable Low Row 4 x 8Rear Delt Fly 4 x 8Biceps Barbell Curl 4 x 8Biceps Preacher Curl 4 x 8Seated Alternate DB Curl 3 x 10

Warm-up Squat 1 x 8Barbell Squat 1 x 6Barbell Squat 1 x 3 (+40lbs)Barbell Squat 3 x 6 (-40lbs)Wide-Stance Squat 2 x 8Narrow-Stance Squat 2 x 8Leg Press 4 x 8Leg Extension 4 x 8Leg Curl 4 x 8Standing Heel Raise 4 x 8

Weighted Sit Up 4 x 10-15(performed on decline bench)Hanging leg raise 4 x 12-15** In between each set, perform some form of activerest cardio, like jump rope, step ups, or burpees, for 60 seconds

Warm-up DB Flat Bench Press 1 x 10 DB Flat Bench Press 3 x 10Incline Barbell Bench Press 3 x 10DB Pec Fly 3 x 10DB Triceps Extension 3 x 10Lat Pulldown Wide Grip 3 x 10Lat Pulldown Reverse Narrow Grip 3 x 10Biceps Barbell Curl 3 x 10

Warm-up Squat 1 x 10Barbell Squat 3 x 10Stationary DB Lunge 3 x 10Low Back Extension 3 x 10Leg Curl 3 x 10Seated Heel Raise 3 x 10

Weighted Sit Up 4 x 10-15(performed on decline bench)Hanging leg raise 4 x 12-15** In between each set, perform some form of activerest cardio, like jump rope, step ups, or burpees, for 60 seconds

Big Chest Push Routine

Punishing Pull Routine

Monster SquatRoutine

Ab-BustingRoutine

Bench AssistorRoutine

Squat Assistor Routine

Ab-BustingRoutine

Warm-up Bench Press 1 x 8Barbell Flat Bench Press 1 x 6Barbell Flat Bench Press 1 x 3 (+ 20lbs)Barbell Flat Bench Press 3 x 6 (-20lbs)Wide-Grip Bench Press 2 x 8Close-Grip Bench Press 2 x 8Incline DB Bench Press 4 x 8Deep Weighted Dip 4 x 8Skull Crusher 4 x 8Triceps Pushdown 3 x 10

Chin Up 4 x 8Lat Pulldown 4 x 8Seated Cable Low Row 4 x 8Rear Delt Fly 4 x 8Biceps Barbell Curl 4 x 8Biceps Preacher Curl 4 x 8Seated Alternate DB Curl 3 x 10

Warm-up Squat 1 x 8Barbell Squat 1 x 6Barbell Squat 1 x 3 (+40lbs)Barbell Squat 3 x 6 (-40lbs)Wide-Stance Squat 2 x 8Narrow-Stance Squat 2 x 8Leg Press 4 x 8Leg Extension 4 x 8Leg Curl 4 x 8Standing Heel Raise 4 x 8

Weighted Sit Up 4 x 10-15(performed on decline bench)Hanging leg raise 4 x 12-15** In between each set, perform some form of activerest cardio, like jump rope, step ups, or burpees, for 60 seconds

Warm-up DB Flat Bench Press 1 x 10 DB Flat Bench Press 3 x 10Incline Barbell Bench Press 3 x 10DB Pec Fly 3 x 10DB Triceps Extension 3 x 10Lat Pulldown Wide Grip 3 x 10Lat Pulldown Reverse Narrow Grip 3 x 10Biceps Barbell Curl 3 x 10

Warm-up Squat 1 x 10Barbell Squat 3 x 10Stationary DB Lunge 3 x 10Low Back Extension 3 x 10Leg Curl 3 x 10Seated Heel Raise 3 x 10

Weighted Sit Up 4 x 10-15(performed on decline bench)Hanging leg raise 4 x 12-15** In between each set, perform some form of activerest cardio, like jump rope, step ups, or burpees, for 60 seconds

Workout #16 Workout #17 Workout #18 Workout #19 Workout #20 Workout #21

Workout #22 Workout #23 Workout #24 Workout #25 Workout #26 Workout #27 Workout #28

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The final rep of each set should be a struggle to complete and even require a spot. If the final rep is easy, increase the weight on the subsequent set but do NOT do more reps per set than what is suggested in the Bio-Gro Plan. For exercises 1 thru 4, take a full 3-minute rest between sets. For all other exercises, rest 90 to 120 seconds. For exercise 3 in Workouts 1 and 3, you should increase the weight from exercise 2 and then for exercise 4, decrease the weight back down to the weight used in exercise 2.

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IMPORTANT: This week add 5lbs to your bench press weight and 10lbs for your squat weight for exercises 2 through 4. For all other exercises, increase or decrease weight accordingly to ensure that rep and set goals are reached.

IMPORTANT: This week add 5lbs to your bench press weight and 10lbs for your squat weight for exercises 2 through 4. For all other exercises, increase or decrease weight accordingly to ensure that rep and set goals are reached.

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Bio-Gro™ 28-Day Hyper-Growth Bench and Squat Training Program

Warm-up Bench Press 1 x 8Barbell Flat Bench Press 1 x 6Barbell Flat Bench Press 1 x 3 (+ 20lbs)Barbell Flat Bench Press 3 x 6 (-20lbs)Wide-Grip Bench Press 2 x 8Close-Grip Bench Press 2 x 8Incline DB Bench Press 4 x 8Deep Weighted Dip 4 x 8Skull Crusher 4 x 8Triceps Pushdown 3 x 10

Big Chest Push Routine

Workout #1

Chin Up 4 x 8Lat Pulldown 4 x 8Seated Cable Low Row 4 x 8Rear Delt Fly 4 x 8Biceps Barbell Curl 4 x 8Biceps Preacher Curl 4 x 8Seated Alternate DB Curl 3 x 10

Punishing Pull Routine

Workout #2

Warm-up Squat 1 x 8Barbell Squat 1 x 6Barbell Squat 1 x 3 (+40lbs)Barbell Squat 3 x 6 (-40lbs)Wide-Stance Squat 2 x 8Narrow-Stance Squat 2 x 8Leg Press 4 x 8Leg Extension 4 x 8Leg Curl 4 x 8Standing Heel Raise 4 x 8

Monster SquatRoutine

Workout #3

Weighted Sit Up 4 x 10-15(performed on decline bench)Hanging leg raise 4 x 12-15** In between each set, perform some form of activerest cardio, like jump rope, step ups, or burpees, for 60 seconds

Ab-BustingRoutine

Workout #4

Warm-up DB Flat Bench Press 1 x 10 DB Flat Bench Press 3 x 10Incline Barbell Bench Press 3 x 10DB Pec Fly 3 x 10DB Triceps Extension 3 x 10Lat Pulldown Wide Grip 3 x 10Lat Pulldown Reverse Narrow Grip 3 x 10Biceps Barbell Curl 3 x 10

Bench AssistorRoutine

Workout #5

Warm-up Squat 1 x 10Barbell Squat 3 x 10Stationary DB Lunge 3 x 10Low Back Extension 3 x 10Leg Curl 3 x 10Seated Heel Raise 3 x 10

Squat Assistor Routine

Workout #6

Weighted Sit Up 4 x 10-15(performed on decline bench)Hanging leg raise 4 x 12-15** In between each set, perform some form of activerest cardio, like jump rope, step ups, or burpees, for 60 seconds

Ab-BustingRoutine

Workout #7

Big Chest Push Routine

Punishing Pull Routine

Monster SquatRoutine

Ab-BustingRoutine

Bench AssistorRoutine

Squat Assistor Routine

Ab-BustingRoutine

Workout #8 Workout #9 Workout #10 Workout #11 Workout #12 Workout #13 Workout #14

Warm-up Bench Press 1 x 8Barbell Flat Bench Press 1 x 6Barbell Flat Bench Press 1 x 3 (+ 20lbs)Barbell Flat Bench Press 3 x 6 (-20lbs)Wide-Grip Bench Press 2 x 8Close-Grip Bench Press 2 x 8Incline DB Bench Press 4 x 8Deep Weighted Dip 4 x 8Skull Crusher 4 x 8Triceps Pushdown 3 x 10

Chin Up 4 x 8Lat Pulldown 4 x 8Seated Cable Low Row 4 x 8Rear Delt Fly 4 x 8Biceps Barbell Curl 4 x 8Biceps Preacher Curl 4 x 8Seated Alternate DB Curl 3 x 10

Warm-up Squat 1 x 8Barbell Squat 1 x 6Barbell Squat 1 x 3 (+40lbs)Barbell Squat 3 x 6 (-40lbs)Wide-Stance Squat 2 x 8Narrow-Stance Squat 2 x 8Leg Press 4 x 8Leg Extension 4 x 8Leg Curl 4 x 8Standing Heel Raise 4 x 8

Weighted Sit Up 4 x 10-15(performed on decline bench)Hanging leg raise 4 x 12-15** In between each set, perform some form of activerest cardio, like jump rope, step ups, or burpees, for 60 seconds

Warm-up DB Flat Bench Press 1 x 10 DB Flat Bench Press 3 x 10Incline Barbell Bench Press 3 x 10DB Pec Fly 3 x 10DB Triceps Extension 3 x 10Lat Pulldown Wide Grip 3 x 10Lat Pulldown Reverse Narrow Grip 3 x 10Biceps Barbell Curl 3 x 10

Warm-up Squat 1 x 10Barbell Squat 3 x 10Stationary DB Lunge 3 x 10Low Back Extension 3 x 10Leg Curl 3 x 10Seated Heel Raise 3 x 10

Weighted Sit Up 4 x 10-15(performed on decline bench)Hanging leg raise 4 x 12-15** In between each set, perform some form of activerest cardio, like jump rope, step ups, or burpees, for 60 seconds

Workout #15

Big Chest Push Routine

Punishing Pull Routine

Monster SquatRoutine

Ab-BustingRoutine

Bench AssistorRoutine

Squat Assistor Routine

Ab-BustingRoutine

Warm-up Bench Press 1 x 8Barbell Flat Bench Press 1 x 6Barbell Flat Bench Press 1 x 3 (+ 20lbs)Barbell Flat Bench Press 3 x 6 (-20lbs)Wide-Grip Bench Press 2 x 8Close-Grip Bench Press 2 x 8Incline DB Bench Press 4 x 8Deep Weighted Dip 4 x 8Skull Crusher 4 x 8Triceps Pushdown 3 x 10

Chin Up 4 x 8Lat Pulldown 4 x 8Seated Cable Low Row 4 x 8Rear Delt Fly 4 x 8Biceps Barbell Curl 4 x 8Biceps Preacher Curl 4 x 8Seated Alternate DB Curl 3 x 10

Warm-up Squat 1 x 8Barbell Squat 1 x 6Barbell Squat 1 x 3 (+40lbs)Barbell Squat 3 x 6 (-40lbs)Wide-Stance Squat 2 x 8Narrow-Stance Squat 2 x 8Leg Press 4 x 8Leg Extension 4 x 8Leg Curl 4 x 8Standing Heel Raise 4 x 8

Weighted Sit Up 4 x 10-15(performed on decline bench)Hanging leg raise 4 x 12-15** In between each set, perform some form of activerest cardio, like jump rope, step ups, or burpees, for 60 seconds

Warm-up DB Flat Bench Press 1 x 10 DB Flat Bench Press 3 x 10Incline Barbell Bench Press 3 x 10DB Pec Fly 3 x 10DB Triceps Extension 3 x 10Lat Pulldown Wide Grip 3 x 10Lat Pulldown Reverse Narrow Grip 3 x 10Biceps Barbell Curl 3 x 10

Warm-up Squat 1 x 10Barbell Squat 3 x 10Stationary DB Lunge 3 x 10Low Back Extension 3 x 10Leg Curl 3 x 10Seated Heel Raise 3 x 10

Weighted Sit Up 4 x 10-15(performed on decline bench)Hanging leg raise 4 x 12-15** In between each set, perform some form of activerest cardio, like jump rope, step ups, or burpees, for 60 seconds

Big Chest Push Routine

Punishing Pull Routine

Monster SquatRoutine

Ab-BustingRoutine

Bench AssistorRoutine

Squat Assistor Routine

Ab-BustingRoutine

Warm-up Bench Press 1 x 8Barbell Flat Bench Press 1 x 6Barbell Flat Bench Press 1 x 3 (+ 20lbs)Barbell Flat Bench Press 3 x 6 (-20lbs)Wide-Grip Bench Press 2 x 8Close-Grip Bench Press 2 x 8Incline DB Bench Press 4 x 8Deep Weighted Dip 4 x 8Skull Crusher 4 x 8Triceps Pushdown 3 x 10

Chin Up 4 x 8Lat Pulldown 4 x 8Seated Cable Low Row 4 x 8Rear Delt Fly 4 x 8Biceps Barbell Curl 4 x 8Biceps Preacher Curl 4 x 8Seated Alternate DB Curl 3 x 10

Warm-up Squat 1 x 8Barbell Squat 1 x 6Barbell Squat 1 x 3 (+40lbs)Barbell Squat 3 x 6 (-40lbs)Wide-Stance Squat 2 x 8Narrow-Stance Squat 2 x 8Leg Press 4 x 8Leg Extension 4 x 8Leg Curl 4 x 8Standing Heel Raise 4 x 8

Weighted Sit Up 4 x 10-15(performed on decline bench)Hanging leg raise 4 x 12-15** In between each set, perform some form of activerest cardio, like jump rope, step ups, or burpees, for 60 seconds

Warm-up DB Flat Bench Press 1 x 10 DB Flat Bench Press 3 x 10Incline Barbell Bench Press 3 x 10DB Pec Fly 3 x 10DB Triceps Extension 3 x 10Lat Pulldown Wide Grip 3 x 10Lat Pulldown Reverse Narrow Grip 3 x 10Biceps Barbell Curl 3 x 10

Warm-up Squat 1 x 10Barbell Squat 3 x 10Stationary DB Lunge 3 x 10Low Back Extension 3 x 10Leg Curl 3 x 10Seated Heel Raise 3 x 10

Weighted Sit Up 4 x 10-15(performed on decline bench)Hanging leg raise 4 x 12-15** In between each set, perform some form of activerest cardio, like jump rope, step ups, or burpees, for 60 seconds

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IMPORTANT: This week add 5lbs to your bench press weight and 10lbs for your squat weight for exercises 2 through 4. For all other exercises, increase or decrease weight accordingly to ensure that rep and set goals are reached.

IMPORTANT: This week add 5lbs to your bench press weight and 10lbs for your squat weight for exercises 2 through 4. For all other exercises, increase or decrease weight accordingly to ensure that rep and set goals are reached.

IMPORTANT: This week add 5lbs to your bench press weight and 10lbs for your squat weight for exercises 2 through 4. For all other exercises, increase or decrease weight accordingly to ensure that rep and set goals are reached.

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Big Chest Push Routine

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Punishing Pull Routine

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FILL IN YOUR WEIGHT (POUNDS/KILOS) USED, FOR EACH EXERCISE, TO TRACK YOUR PROGRESS.

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IMPORTANT: This week add 5lbs to your bench press weight and 10lbs for your squat weight for exercises 2 through 4. For all other exercises, increase or decrease weight accordingly to ensure that rep and set goals are reached.

IMPORTANT: This week add 5lbs to your bench press weight and 10lbs for your squat weight for exercises 2 through 4. For all other exercises, increase or decrease weight accordingly to ensure that rep and set goals are reached.

IMPORTANT: This week add 5lbs to your bench press weight and 10lbs for your squat weight for exercises 2 through 4. For all other exercises, increase or decrease weight accordingly to ensure that rep and set goals are reached.

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Big Chest Push Routine

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Punishing Pull Routine

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Monster SquatRoutine

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FILL IN YOUR WEIGHT (POUNDS/KILOS) USED, FOR EACH EXERCISE, TO TRACK YOUR PROGRESS.

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IMPORTANT: This week add 5lbs to your bench press weight and 10lbs for your squat weight for exercises 2 through 4. For all other exercises, increase or decrease weight accordingly to ensure that rep and set goals are reached.

IMPORTANT: This week add 5lbs to your bench press weight and 10lbs for your squat weight for exercises 2 through 4. For all other exercises, increase or decrease weight accordingly to ensure that rep and set goals are reached.

IMPORTANT: This week add 5lbs to your bench press weight and 10lbs for your squat weight for exercises 2 through 4. For all other exercises, increase or decrease weight accordingly to ensure that rep and set goals are reached.

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The “Game-Changer” Is Here! It’s called Bio-Gro™ and it’s about to change EVERYTHING you thought you knew about protein use and synthesis and its role in your ability to develop new muscle.

SCIENTIFIC UPDATE:

BREAKING NEWS!

A scientific Q&A review with David Sandler, Director of Science & EducationDavid, you have an impressive resume of accomplishments and scienti�c community involve-ment in strength training and nutrition. What has you so excited about this new scienti�c breakthrough in muscle-building technology. And, what is it?

David Sandler [DS]: Thank you for the kind words. I’ve devoted myself to this industry for over 20 years and am proud of my involvement. Our newest contribution in nutri-tional sciences is a product called Bio-Gro—it is a true “game-changer” from iSatori, the company I work for, and is the �rst to introduce a new breed of designer supplemen-tation called Bio-Active Peptides. Basically, you can think of Bio-Gro as “fertilizer for your muscles.”

Very interesting, please tell us more—how does it work?

DS: The technology in Bio-Gro is indeed very interesting and very different from anything our industry has ever seen before. We, at iSatori, have custom engineered and patented the �rst and most technically advanced, low molecular weight, micro-concentrated form of Bio-Active Peptides (BAP’s) found only in Bio-Gro. These custom BAP’s are designed to provide a supra-physiological

effect that, once consumed, signal the body to amplify its natural protein synthesis process, helping you develop lean muscle and recover faster from intense workouts, much more so than on your own.

Ok, we’re loving this new idea, but can you explain what exactly are the Bio-ActivePeptides inside Bio-Gro?

DS: Sure. Bio-Active Peptides (or BAP’s) are an entirely new category of sports nutrition; something I feel is desperately needed by our industry. BAP’s are engineered using a patented manufacturing method, whereby cleaved protein fragments are extracted from the highest grade bovine colostrums, which are then centrifugated and micro-concentrated to form a low molecular weight, highly bioavailable powder, yielding an exact concentration of bioactive:

• Proline-Rich Peptides (PRP’s) • Growth Factors (IgF, TGF beta-2, EGF, PDGF) • Immunoglobulins (IgG, IgA) • Lactoferrin • Fibroblast-GF

These are the essential BAP’s needed to cause the body to send a stronger signal, from the muscle cell, to “call for”

protein synthesis and then enable the muscle cell to accelerate, or amplify, its rate of protein synthesis, thereby helping us build new lean muscle, and recover faster, after intense weight-training workouts.

We’re even more impressed and intrigued now! So, who should use Bio-Gro?

DS: Honestly, Bio-Gro should be used by anyone—male and female—who is interested in developing or maintaining more lean body mass and enhancing recovery from exercise or sport. This would include bodybuilders, �tness, �gure, or physique competi-tors; and athletes competing in sports, whether collegiate, professional, or recreational. Or, anyone who �nds it dif�cult (or too costly) to consume higher amounts of protein in a day and would rather rely on a more concen-trated form of the bioactives

your body will use to amplify protein synthesis.

How do we use Bio-Gro?

DS: Bio-Gro is pretty simple to use and should almost be thought of as “concentrated food.” Bio-Gro is an un�avored powder. All you do is simply mix two to three scoops (3-4.5 grams), two times a day, in liquid such as a protein shake, pre-workout, or amino drink, etc., and thoroughly agitate or blend. Although clumping is likely if stirred in plain water, you can also mix Bio-Gro into your favorite soft foods like yogurt, cereal, oatmeal, etc. Bio-Gro can be taken with or without food. The great part is, from what we can tell prelimi-narily, the more Bio-Gro you use, the more profound its results.

So, David, we have to ask the obvious question; are there any scienti�c studies to support Bio-Gro?

DS: Absolutely. That’s one of our company’s core values. To date, there are over 32 clinical studies, conducted from 1990-2011, which demon-strate the positive effects of the primary ingredient inside Bio-Gro, including improve-ments in lean body mass, performance, recovery,strength, and immune func-tion, and more are currently underway. Equally important, these studies were done primarily on “well-trained” athletes, who showed marked improvements. You can check out the complete list of studies on isatori.com/biogro.

Very cool. For our tested athletes out there, are there any banned substances in Bio-Gro?

DS: None whatsoever. Bio-Gro’s

primary ingredient is sourcedlocally (in the USA), produced in a GMP-certi�ed facility, and every batch is tested and certi�ed free of any banned substance. These tests are available upon request and performed by Informed Choice.™

Can you explain why someone would want to use the Bio-Active Peptides inside Bio-Gro?

DS: Absolutely. Actually, there are �ve primary reasons anyone should want to useBio-Gro:

1. Bio-Gro is more concentrated. A more concentrated form of Bio-Active Peptides means less out-of-pocket expense for you, compared to regular protein powders. This is a big deal if you think about. That's because one small scoop (1.5 grams) of Bio-Gro contains the equivalent bio-actives as 25 grams of whey protein concen-

trate. That makes Bio-Gro nearly half the cost, on a serving-per-serving basis, of regular whey protein powders.

2. Bio-Gro is more convenient. Unlike bulky tablets and�avored powders, Bio-Gro is an un�avored powder in its raw form that is virtually tasteless. Though [laughing] it doesn’tmix well in plain water, it does mix easily into almost every-thing else—from your protein shake to pre-workout to amino

drink, and even in soft foods like yogurt, cereal, oatmeal, and more.

3. Bio-Gro has more scienti�c research. There are over 32 published clinical studies that back up the demonstrated bene�ts of the primary ingredi-ent used to develop Bio-Gro. And more importantly, these studies were conducted mostly on well-trained athletes, participants who traditionally show less positive effects compared to untrained individuals. And, we have more studies underway, right now, on the use of Bio-Gro in athletes and experienced weight trainers.

4. Bio-Gro has more expert opinions. There hasn’t been a supplement we can think of, to date, that has had more PhD-sports nutrition experts who independently supportand validate the science and

effects supporting the primary ingredient in Bio-Gro. Includ-ing such highly reputable names as Chris Lockwood, PhD; Darryn Willoughby, PhD;Jay Hoffman, PhD; and even myself, the supplement skeptic extraordinaire, David Sandler.

5. Bio-Gro is developed using only the highest quality ingredient and is banned-substance tested. Because iSatori controls the

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That was a simple but great example on how it works. What can we expect from using Bio-Gro? Tell us about the bene�ts…

DS: Well, right away, after using Bio-Gro, you should notice a reduction in recovery time after bouts of intense exercise or weight training; and within a week or two, you will undoubt-edly notice an increase in your strength, as long as you are training hard and heavy. And by doing so, with continued use of Bio-Gro over time, you can develop lean body mass at a faster rate. Now, keep in mind,

we are not suggesting that if you take it today, you’ll turn into the incredible Hulk tomorrow (nothing can do that). What we are saying is Bio-Gro should be used daily and consistently, just as you would food or other sources of protein, and you will experience greater gains in lean body mass over time. And the good news is, so far as the anecdotal reports suggest, the more you use, the better and more profound its effects! (We all love to hear "more is better," right!?)

So, the next obvious question is how do we use Bio-Gro to really optimize the results?

DS: I thought you’d never ask. Bio-Gro is an un�avored powder that’s easy to use. You simply take one to two scoops (1.5-3.0 grams), two times a day if you’re under 200 pounds, and two to three scoops (3.0-4.5 grams), two times a day if you're over 200 pounds. It’s best to mix Bio-Gro into liquid (such as your protein shake, pre-workout, or amino drink), and make sure you thoroughly agitate or blend it. It doesn’t mix well in plain water, but you can also mix Bio-Gro into your favorite soft foods like yogurt, cereal, or oatmeal. Some guys just put a scoop in their

mouths and chase it with water. However you take it is �ne, just as long as you take one serving in the AM and the other in the PM for best results—trying to get at least one serving during your training session.

Right now, I like to mix Bio-Gro in my oatmeal (it mixes in well, and it’s pretty much tasteless) in the morn-ing. Then I mix another serving either into my RestorAid® amino drink and drink it on days during my workouts, or if I’m not training, then I mix my second serving in the evening,before bed, in my Eat-Smart® protein shake. I am loving the

results… In fact, my arms have increased by a solid inch in the last month. And what’s cool is that even after 20 years of training, I’ve still been able to put on new muscle size without changing anything else in my diet or training, after adding Bio-Gro. This stuff is the real deal.

Wow, that’s impressive. I know Jeff Everson said “Bio-Gro was the #1 muscle product of2013” in the April issue of Planet Muscle, so he de�nitely believes in it too. What other type of feedback have you heard so far from those using Bio-Gro?

DS: Honestly, we have had an enormous amount of feedback on Bio-Gro over the past months. Almost too much to keep up with. Starting from our original beta-testers, to those �rst to try it (once it became available in May), and right now I’m looking on the Internet and there are over 200 reviews on various e-tailer websites. The majority of them are positive, though not all supplements will work for all people, so there are few reviews that aren’t positive. But overall, the ratings are very high. People are really enjoying the bene�ts they are experienc-ing from using Bio-Gro.

(continued on the next page...) Rather than self-profess, I’ll share with you a small sample of the feedback we’ve gotten on Bio-Gro:

“Bio-Gro is now part of our strict regimen of supplementation for all of our elite athletes.

“When we undertook the task of evaluating Bio-Gro, we were skeptical but, not only did wesee an improvement in our [athlete’s] performance, we also saw reduced recovery time using

a natural product that is free of any banned substances. We were thrilled! We have, to date, trained 135 elite athletes on Bio-Gro, including several Olympic hopefuls and over 134 All-Americans at the high school and collegiate level. Bio-Gro is now part of our strict regimen of supplementation for all of our elite athletes.”

—Jude Massillon, Owner, Sports Performance Group, Rockville Centre, NY

“You might think this is just for men, but you’re dead wrong!

“I’ve been involved in women’s �tness and �gure competitions for over 10 years, and now I work as a personal trainer to over 25 clients in the Dallas area. I understand, for me and my clients, how important it is as a competitor, or someone trying to alter their body composition, to improve leanbody mass favorably compared to fat mass, and Bio-Gro did just that.

“What drew me to Bio-Gro was the convenience, because I don’t always like consuming a giant protein shake, especially when I’m not hungry, and it normally leaves me with gas or bloating, which I hate. With Bio-Gro, you only have to take one tiny scoop. What’s more, I liked that Bio-Gro didn’t contain any calories, sugar, or fat, which is great when you are dieting or trying to be mindful of your calories or sugar. And best of all, I was impressed by the amount ofscience behind it. I use Bio-Gro every day, twice a day, and recommend that all of my clients use it.”

—Krista Gibson, Pharmaceutical Sales Rep & Certi�ed Personal Trainer (Age 34)

“Everything I eat seems to turn to muscle!

“I’m what you would call your typical ‘hard-gainer.’ No matter what I ate, or how much protein I consumed, I just have never been able to pack on any respectable amount of bodyweight and keep it on.

“That all changed when I was introduced to Bio-Gro during their beta-test phase of develop-ment. I happen to work out at a gym in Colorado, where they were soliciting for participants in their pilot studies. I volunteered, and man, am I glad I did. Over the last three months of using Bio-Gro, two sometimes three times daily, I have gained over 15 pounds of muscle mass.

“It just seemed like everything I ate turned to muscle. I have to say that without a reason of doubt, Bio-Gro was the answer to unlocking my natural ability to put on muscle mass as a true hard-gainer. This stuff is the real deal, and like they told me when they gave it to me, it’s a real ‘game-changer.’”

—Scott Charles Bell, Construction Foreman (Age 41)

If our readers have more questions, who can they contact, and where can they get theirhands on some Bio-Gro?

DS: If you have any questions about Bio-Gro or your nutrition or training in general, please don’t hesitate to contact one of our expert advisors directly at iSatori by calling 1-866-688-7679 or emailing us at [email protected]. As for �nding Bio-Gro, it’s going to be hard to �nd for awhile because it’s being produced in very limited runs as it’s so complex to manufacture. Those lucky readers who act fast might get access to Bio-Gro if they visit one of our authorized retailers like TigerFitness.com or VitaminShoppe. For retailers that want to carry it, our exclusive wholesale distributor is Europa Sports.

Scientific References:

1 Adams GR, Haddad F. “The relationships among IGF-1, DNA content, and protein accumulation during skeletal muscle hypertrophy,” J Appl Physiol, 1996; 81:2509–2516.

2 Adams GR, McCue SA, “Localized infusion of IGF-I results in skeletal muscle hypertrophy in rats,” J Appl Physiol, 1998; 84:1716–1722.

3 Antonio, J, Sanders, MS, and Darin, VG, “The effects of bovine colostrum supplementation on body composition and exercise performance in active men and women,” Nutrition, 2001, 243-247.

4 Appukutty, et al., “Modulation of interferon gamma response through orally administered bovine colostrum in active adolescent boys,” Biomedical Research, 2011, 18-22.

5 Bolster, DR, et al., “Regulation of protein synthesis associated with skeletal muscle hypertrophy by insulin-like growth factors, amino acid- and exercise-induced signaling,” Proc Nutr Soc, 2004; 63:351–356.

6 Brinkworth, GD, et al., “Concentrated bovine colostrum protein supplementation reduces the incidence of self-reported symptoms of upper respiratory tract infection in adult males,” EuropeanJournal of Nutrition, 2003, 228-232.

7 Brinkworth, GD, et al., “Oral bovine colostrum supplementation enhances buffer capacity but not rowing performance in elite female rowers,” International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism, 2002, 349-365.

8 Brinkworth, GD, et al., “Effect of bovine colostrum supplementation on the composition of resistance trained and untrained limbs in health young men,” European Journal Applied Physiology, 2004, 53-60.

9 Buckley, JD, et al., “Bovine colostrum supplementation during endurance running training improves recovery, but not performance,” Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 2002, 65-79.

10 Buckley, JD, Brinkworth, GD, and Abbott, MJ, “Effect of bovine colostrum on anaerobic exercise performance and plasma insulin-like growth factor 1, ”Journal of Sports Sciences, 2003, 577-588.

11 Christiansen, Scott, et al., “Chemical composition and nutrient profile of low molecular weight fraction of bovine colostrums,” Int Dairy Journal, 2010, September 20.8.630-636.

12 Coombes, JS, et al., “Dose effects of oral bovine colostrum on physical work capacity in cyclists,” Medicine and Science in Sports & Exercise, 2002, 1184-1188.

13 Crooks, CV, et al., “The effect of bovine colostrum supplementation on salivary IgA in distance runners,” Int J Sport Nutr Exerc Metab, 2004, 47-64.

14 Crooks, C, et al., “Effect of bovine colostrum supplementation on respiratory tract mucosal defenses in swimmers,” International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism, 2010, 224-235.

15 Davison, G, et al., “Bovine colostrum supplementa-tion attenuates the decrease of salivary lysozyme and enhances the recovery of neutrophil function after prolonged exercise,” British Journal of Nutrition, 2010, 1425-1432.

16 Doillon, Charles J, et al., “Modulatory effect of a complex fraction derived from colostrums on fibroblast contractibility and consequence on repair tissue,” Int Wound Journal, 2011: 8:280-290.

17 Fryburg, DA, et al., “Insulin and insulin-like growth factor-I enhance human skeletal muscle protein anabolism during hyperaminoacidemia by different mechanisms,” J Clin Invest, 1995; 96:1722–1729.

18 Gostelli-Peter, M, et al., “Expression and regulation of insulin-like growth factor I (IGF-I) and IGF binding protein messenger ribonucleic acid levels in tissues of hypophysectomized rats infused with IGF-I and growth hormone,” Endocrinology, 1994; 135:2558–2567.

19 Hofman, Z, et al., “The effect of bovine colostrum supplementation on exercise performance in elite field

hockey players,” Int J Sport Nutri Exerc Metab, 2002, 461-469.

20 Kerksick, CM, et al., “Impact of differing protein sources and a creatine containing nutritional formula after 12 weeks of resistance training,” Nutrition, 2007, 647-656.

21 Kerksick, CM, et al., “Effects of bovine colostrum supplementation on training adaptations II: performance,” 85th Annual Experimental Biology, 2001 (p. 15:LB58). Orlando, Fl: FASEB J.

22 Kreider, R, et al., “Effects of bovine colostrum supplementation on training adaptations I: body composition,” 85th Annual Experimental Biology, 2001 (p. 15:LB58). Orlando, FL: FASEB J.

23 Le Roith D, et al., “The somatomedin hypothesis: 2001,” Endocr Rev, 2001;22:53–74.

24 Liu, JP, Baker J, et al., “Mice carrying null mutations of the genes encoding insulin-like growth factor I (IGF-1) and type 1 IGF receptor (IGF1R) Cell,” 1993;75:59–72.

25 Marshall-Gradisnik, SM, et al., “Psychological improvements in healthy males after eight weeks of concentrated bovine colostrum supplementation,” 2003 Foods for Life Conference, Incorporating International Dairy Federation (p. 197), 2003, Melbourne: Australian Journal of Dairy Technology.

26 Mauras, N, et al., “Are the metabolic effects of GH and IGF-I separable,” Growth Horm IGF Res, 2005; 15:19–27.

27 Mero, A, et al., “IGF-I, IgA, and IgG responses to bovine colostrum supplementation during training,” J Appl Physiol, 2003, 732-739.

28 Mero, A, et al., “Effects of bovine colostrum supplementation on serum IGF-1, IgG, hormone, and saliva IgA during training,” J Appl Physiol, 1997, 1144-1151.

29 Mero, A., et al., “Protein metabolism and strength performance after bovine colostrum supplementation,” Amino Acids, 2005, 327-335.

30 Nissen, Asger, et al., “In-depth analysis of low abundant proteins in bovine colostrums using different fraction techniques,” Proteomics 2012; 12, 2866-2878.

31 O'Leary, L, et al., “Assessment of anaerobic performance in healthy males after an eight week concentrated bovine colostrum supplementation,” Australian Conference of Science and Medicine in Sport and Third National Sports Injury Prevention Conference (p. 38), 2003, Dicson: Australia.

32 Playford, R., Study 1: “Effect of colostral preparations on cell proliferation.” Study 2: “Effect of colostral preparations on cell migration.” Non-published. Hammersmith Hospital. London, UK.

33 Rennie, MJ, “Claims for the anabolic effects of growth hormone: a case of the emperor's new clothes,” Br J Sports Med, 2003; 37:100–105.

34 Shing, CM, et al., “The influence of bovine colostrum supplementation on exercise performance in highly trained cyclists,” British Journal Sports Medicine, 2006, 797-801.

35 Shing, CM, et al., “Effects of bovine colostrum supplementation on immune variables in highly trained cyclists,” Journal of Applied Physiology, 2007, 1113-1122.

36 Velloso, CP, et al., “Regulation of muscle mass by growth hormone and IGF-I,” Br J Pharmacol, 2008 June; 154(3): 557–568.

37 Walenkamp, MJ, et al., “Genetic disorders in the GH IGF-I axis in mouse and man,” Eur J Endocrinol, 2007; 157:S15–S26.

38 Yarasheski, KE, et al., “Effect of growth hormone and resistance exercise on muscle growth in young men,” Am J Physiol, 1992; 262:E261–E267.

39 Yarasheski, KE, et al., “Effect of growth hormone and resistance exercise on muscle growth and strength in older men,” Am J Physiol, 1995; 268:E268–E276.

We’re even more impressed and

“One small scoop (1.5g) of Bio-Gro contains the equivalent bio-actives as 25g of whey protein.”

domestic source of the ingredi-ent in Bio-Gro and has engineered the �rst micro-concentrated, low molecular weight Bio-Active Peptides found in Bio-Gro, you can trust and count on every batch being of the highest quality and consistency. And what’s more, each batch is tested and certi�ed free of any banned substances (via Informed Choice™), and is GRAS certified, HALAL, Kosher, and produced in a certi�ed GMP (good manufacturing practice) facility right here in the USA.

Very cool. What can someone expect from using Bio-Gro, as far as bene�ts?

DS: I thought you’d never ask [laughing]. Bio-Gro was designed to augment an important physiological function to a greater capacity than it can on its own—no matter how much protein or aminos you consume. Remem-ber, our bodies can use only about 10 grams of protein per hour. That’s based on science. But, with Bio-Gro, you can actually “use” more, or all, of the protein you consume by assisting your body to signal and accelerate the rate at which it processes the building and re-building of muscle tissue, called protein synthe-sis. By doing so, over timewith continued use of Bio-Gro, you can develop lean bodymass at a faster rate, more ef�ciently.

You said Bio-Gro was like “fertilizer for your muscles”; can you explain this further?

DS: Sure [laughing]. I love that analogy. Just like your lawn needs water and sun to grow, once you add fertilizer, you can

help the grass grow faster… Your muscles need weight training, plenty of protein, and if Bio-Gro is added, it can help them grow faster than they can on their own.

That makes sense. Now, for us laymen, can you help explain exactly how Bio-Gro works?

DS: Here’s a good example of how Bio-Gro works… Imagineyou’re building a house (yourmuscle), and you have only�ve workers (protein synthe-sis). Well, no matter how hard those �ve guys work, they can only build so much, right? And

worse, despite their call for help,

no one can hear them (in other words, your muscle cell’s signal is not loud enough, nor can it get any help, because it can’t use any additional protein). Now, give those workers a mega-phone and make their call for help louder, and you get ten more workers; now, you can build the house much faster! That’s essentially what Bio-Gro does… it ampli�es the signal and accelerates the rate of protein synthesis, so you can develop muscle faster than you can just by consuming protein or aminos on their own.

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The “Game-Changer” Is Here! It’s called Bio-Gro™ and it’s about to change EVERYTHING you thought you knew about protein use and synthesis and its role in your ability to develop new muscle.

SCIENTIFIC UPDATE:

BREAKING NEWS!

A scientific Q&A review with David Sandler, Director of Science & EducationDavid, you have an impressive resume of accomplishments and scienti�c community involve-ment in strength training and nutrition. What has you so excited about this new scienti�c breakthrough in muscle-building technology. And, what is it?

David Sandler [DS]: Thank you for the kind words. I’ve devoted myself to this industry for over 20 years and am proud of my involvement. Our newest contribution in nutri-tional sciences is a product called Bio-Gro—it is a true “game-changer” from iSatori, the company I work for, and is the �rst to introduce a new breed of designer supplemen-tation called Bio-Active Peptides. Basically, you can think of Bio-Gro as “fertilizer for your muscles.”

Very interesting, please tell us more—how does it work?

DS: The technology in Bio-Gro is indeed very interesting and very different from anything our industry has ever seen before. We, at iSatori, have custom engineered and patented the �rst and most technically advanced, low molecular weight, micro-concentrated form of Bio-Active Peptides (BAP’s) found only in Bio-Gro. These custom BAP’s are designed to provide a supra-physiological

effect that, once consumed, signal the body to amplify its natural protein synthesis process, helping you develop lean muscle and recover faster from intense workouts, much more so than on your own.

Ok, we’re loving this new idea, but can you explain what exactly are the Bio-ActivePeptides inside Bio-Gro?

DS: Sure. Bio-Active Peptides (or BAP’s) are an entirely new category of sports nutrition; something I feel is desperately needed by our industry. BAP’s are engineered using a patented manufacturing method, whereby cleaved protein fragments are extracted from the highest grade bovine colostrums, which are then centrifugated and micro-concentrated to form a low molecular weight, highly bioavailable powder, yielding an exact concentration of bioactive:

• Proline-Rich Peptides (PRP’s) • Growth Factors (IgF, TGF beta-2, EGF, PDGF) • Immunoglobulins (IgG, IgA) • Lactoferrin • Fibroblast-GF

These are the essential BAP’s needed to cause the body to send a stronger signal, from the muscle cell, to “call for”

protein synthesis and then enable the muscle cell to accelerate, or amplify, its rate of protein synthesis, thereby helping us build new lean muscle, and recover faster, after intense weight-training workouts.

We’re even more impressed and intrigued now! So, who should use Bio-Gro?

DS: Honestly, Bio-Gro should be used by anyone—male and female—who is interested in developing or maintaining more lean body mass and enhancing recovery from exercise or sport. This would include bodybuilders, �tness, �gure, or physique competi-tors; and athletes competing in sports, whether collegiate, professional, or recreational. Or, anyone who �nds it dif�cult (or too costly) to consume higher amounts of protein in a day and would rather rely on a more concen-trated form of the bioactives

your body will use to amplify protein synthesis.

How do we use Bio-Gro?

DS: Bio-Gro is pretty simple to use and should almost be thought of as “concentrated food.” Bio-Gro is an un�avored powder. All you do is simply mix two to three scoops (3-4.5 grams), two times a day, in liquid such as a protein shake, pre-workout, or amino drink, etc., and thoroughly agitate or blend. Although clumping is likely if stirred in plain water, you can also mix Bio-Gro into your favorite soft foods like yogurt, cereal, oatmeal, etc. Bio-Gro can be taken with or without food. The great part is, from what we can tell prelimi-narily, the more Bio-Gro you use, the more profound its results.

So, David, we have to ask the obvious question; are there any scienti�c studies to support Bio-Gro?

DS: Absolutely. That’s one of our company’s core values. To date, there are over 32 clinical studies, conducted from 1990-2011, which demon-strate the positive effects of the primary ingredient inside Bio-Gro, including improve-ments in lean body mass, performance, recovery,strength, and immune func-tion, and more are currently underway. Equally important, these studies were done primarily on “well-trained” athletes, who showed marked improvements. You can check out the complete list of studies on isatori.com/biogro.

Very cool. For our tested athletes out there, are there any banned substances in Bio-Gro?

DS: None whatsoever. Bio-Gro’s

primary ingredient is sourcedlocally (in the USA), produced in a GMP-certi�ed facility, and every batch is tested and certi�ed free of any banned substance. These tests are available upon request and performed by Informed Choice.™

Can you explain why someone would want to use the Bio-Active Peptides inside Bio-Gro?

DS: Absolutely. Actually, there are �ve primary reasons anyone should want to useBio-Gro:

1. Bio-Gro is more concentrated. A more concentrated form of Bio-Active Peptides means less out-of-pocket expense for you, compared to regular protein powders. This is a big deal if you think about. That's because one small scoop (1.5 grams) of Bio-Gro contains the equivalent bio-actives as 25 grams of whey protein concen-

trate. That makes Bio-Gro nearly half the cost, on a serving-per-serving basis, of regular whey protein powders.

2. Bio-Gro is more convenient. Unlike bulky tablets and�avored powders, Bio-Gro is an un�avored powder in its raw form that is virtually tasteless. Though [laughing] it doesn’tmix well in plain water, it does mix easily into almost every-thing else—from your protein shake to pre-workout to amino

drink, and even in soft foods like yogurt, cereal, oatmeal, and more.

3. Bio-Gro has more scienti�c research. There are over 32 published clinical studies that back up the demonstrated bene�ts of the primary ingredi-ent used to develop Bio-Gro. And more importantly, these studies were conducted mostly on well-trained athletes, participants who traditionally show less positive effects compared to untrained individuals. And, we have more studies underway, right now, on the use of Bio-Gro in athletes and experienced weight trainers.

4. Bio-Gro has more expert opinions. There hasn’t been a supplement we can think of, to date, that has had more PhD-sports nutrition experts who independently supportand validate the science and

effects supporting the primary ingredient in Bio-Gro. Includ-ing such highly reputable names as Chris Lockwood, PhD; Darryn Willoughby, PhD;Jay Hoffman, PhD; and even myself, the supplement skeptic extraordinaire, David Sandler.

5. Bio-Gro is developed using only the highest quality ingredient and is banned-substance tested. Because iSatori controls the

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That was a simple but great example on how it works. What can we expect from using Bio-Gro? Tell us about the bene�ts…

DS: Well, right away, after using Bio-Gro, you should notice a reduction in recovery time after bouts of intense exercise or weight training; and within a week or two, you will undoubt-edly notice an increase in your strength, as long as you are training hard and heavy. And by doing so, with continued use of Bio-Gro over time, you can develop lean body mass at a faster rate. Now, keep in mind,

we are not suggesting that if you take it today, you’ll turn into the incredible Hulk tomorrow (nothing can do that). What we are saying is Bio-Gro should be used daily and consistently, just as you would food or other sources of protein, and you will experience greater gains in lean body mass over time. And the good news is, so far as the anecdotal reports suggest, the more you use, the better and more profound its effects! (We all love to hear "more is better," right!?)

So, the next obvious question is how do we use Bio-Gro to really optimize the results?

DS: I thought you’d never ask. Bio-Gro is an un�avored powder that’s easy to use. You simply take one to two scoops (1.5-3.0 grams), two times a day if you’re under 200 pounds, and two to three scoops (3.0-4.5 grams), two times a day if you're over 200 pounds. It’s best to mix Bio-Gro into liquid (such as your protein shake, pre-workout, or amino drink), and make sure you thoroughly agitate or blend it. It doesn’t mix well in plain water, but you can also mix Bio-Gro into your favorite soft foods like yogurt, cereal, or oatmeal. Some guys just put a scoop in their

mouths and chase it with water. However you take it is �ne, just as long as you take one serving in the AM and the other in the PM for best results—trying to get at least one serving during your training session.

Right now, I like to mix Bio-Gro in my oatmeal (it mixes in well, and it’s pretty much tasteless) in the morn-ing. Then I mix another serving either into my RestorAid® amino drink and drink it on days during my workouts, or if I’m not training, then I mix my second serving in the evening,before bed, in my Eat-Smart® protein shake. I am loving the

results… In fact, my arms have increased by a solid inch in the last month. And what’s cool is that even after 20 years of training, I’ve still been able to put on new muscle size without changing anything else in my diet or training, after adding Bio-Gro. This stuff is the real deal.

Wow, that’s impressive. I know Jeff Everson said “Bio-Gro was the #1 muscle product of2013” in the April issue of Planet Muscle, so he de�nitely believes in it too. What other type of feedback have you heard so far from those using Bio-Gro?

DS: Honestly, we have had an enormous amount of feedback on Bio-Gro over the past months. Almost too much to keep up with. Starting from our original beta-testers, to those �rst to try it (once it became available in May), and right now I’m looking on the Internet and there are over 200 reviews on various e-tailer websites. The majority of them are positive, though not all supplements will work for all people, so there are few reviews that aren’t positive. But overall, the ratings are very high. People are really enjoying the bene�ts they are experienc-ing from using Bio-Gro.

(continued on the next page...) Rather than self-profess, I’ll share with you a small sample of the feedback we’ve gotten on Bio-Gro:

“Bio-Gro is now part of our strict regimen of supplementation for all of our elite athletes.

“When we undertook the task of evaluating Bio-Gro, we were skeptical but, not only did wesee an improvement in our [athlete’s] performance, we also saw reduced recovery time using

a natural product that is free of any banned substances. We were thrilled! We have, to date, trained 135 elite athletes on Bio-Gro, including several Olympic hopefuls and over 134 All-Americans at the high school and collegiate level. Bio-Gro is now part of our strict regimen of supplementation for all of our elite athletes.”

—Jude Massillon, Owner, Sports Performance Group, Rockville Centre, NY

“You might think this is just for men, but you’re dead wrong!

“I’ve been involved in women’s �tness and �gure competitions for over 10 years, and now I work as a personal trainer to over 25 clients in the Dallas area. I understand, for me and my clients, how important it is as a competitor, or someone trying to alter their body composition, to improve leanbody mass favorably compared to fat mass, and Bio-Gro did just that.

“What drew me to Bio-Gro was the convenience, because I don’t always like consuming a giant protein shake, especially when I’m not hungry, and it normally leaves me with gas or bloating, which I hate. With Bio-Gro, you only have to take one tiny scoop. What’s more, I liked that Bio-Gro didn’t contain any calories, sugar, or fat, which is great when you are dieting or trying to be mindful of your calories or sugar. And best of all, I was impressed by the amount ofscience behind it. I use Bio-Gro every day, twice a day, and recommend that all of my clients use it.”

—Krista Gibson, Pharmaceutical Sales Rep & Certi�ed Personal Trainer (Age 34)

“Everything I eat seems to turn to muscle!

“I’m what you would call your typical ‘hard-gainer.’ No matter what I ate, or how much protein I consumed, I just have never been able to pack on any respectable amount of bodyweight and keep it on.

“That all changed when I was introduced to Bio-Gro during their beta-test phase of develop-ment. I happen to work out at a gym in Colorado, where they were soliciting for participants in their pilot studies. I volunteered, and man, am I glad I did. Over the last three months of using Bio-Gro, two sometimes three times daily, I have gained over 15 pounds of muscle mass.

“It just seemed like everything I ate turned to muscle. I have to say that without a reason of doubt, Bio-Gro was the answer to unlocking my natural ability to put on muscle mass as a true hard-gainer. This stuff is the real deal, and like they told me when they gave it to me, it’s a real ‘game-changer.’”

—Scott Charles Bell, Construction Foreman (Age 41)

If our readers have more questions, who can they contact, and where can they get theirhands on some Bio-Gro?

DS: If you have any questions about Bio-Gro or your nutrition or training in general, please don’t hesitate to contact one of our expert advisors directly at iSatori by calling 1-866-688-7679 or emailing us at [email protected]. As for �nding Bio-Gro, it’s going to be hard to �nd for awhile because it’s being produced in very limited runs as it’s so complex to manufacture. Those lucky readers who act fast might get access to Bio-Gro if they visit one of our authorized retailers like TigerFitness.com or VitaminShoppe. For retailers that want to carry it, our exclusive wholesale distributor is Europa Sports.

Scientific References:

1 Adams GR, Haddad F. “The relationships among IGF-1, DNA content, and protein accumulation during skeletal muscle hypertrophy,” J Appl Physiol, 1996; 81:2509–2516.

2 Adams GR, McCue SA, “Localized infusion of IGF-I results in skeletal muscle hypertrophy in rats,” J Appl Physiol, 1998; 84:1716–1722.

3 Antonio, J, Sanders, MS, and Darin, VG, “The effects of bovine colostrum supplementation on body composition and exercise performance in active men and women,” Nutrition, 2001, 243-247.

4 Appukutty, et al., “Modulation of interferon gamma response through orally administered bovine colostrum in active adolescent boys,” Biomedical Research, 2011, 18-22.

5 Bolster, DR, et al., “Regulation of protein synthesis associated with skeletal muscle hypertrophy by insulin-like growth factors, amino acid- and exercise-induced signaling,” Proc Nutr Soc, 2004; 63:351–356.

6 Brinkworth, GD, et al., “Concentrated bovine colostrum protein supplementation reduces the incidence of self-reported symptoms of upper respiratory tract infection in adult males,” EuropeanJournal of Nutrition, 2003, 228-232.

7 Brinkworth, GD, et al., “Oral bovine colostrum supplementation enhances buffer capacity but not rowing performance in elite female rowers,” International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism, 2002, 349-365.

8 Brinkworth, GD, et al., “Effect of bovine colostrum supplementation on the composition of resistance trained and untrained limbs in health young men,” European Journal Applied Physiology, 2004, 53-60.

9 Buckley, JD, et al., “Bovine colostrum supplementation during endurance running training improves recovery, but not performance,” Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 2002, 65-79.

10 Buckley, JD, Brinkworth, GD, and Abbott, MJ, “Effect of bovine colostrum on anaerobic exercise performance and plasma insulin-like growth factor 1, ”Journal of Sports Sciences, 2003, 577-588.

11 Christiansen, Scott, et al., “Chemical composition and nutrient profile of low molecular weight fraction of bovine colostrums,” Int Dairy Journal, 2010, September 20.8.630-636.

12 Coombes, JS, et al., “Dose effects of oral bovine colostrum on physical work capacity in cyclists,” Medicine and Science in Sports & Exercise, 2002, 1184-1188.

13 Crooks, CV, et al., “The effect of bovine colostrum supplementation on salivary IgA in distance runners,” Int J Sport Nutr Exerc Metab, 2004, 47-64.

14 Crooks, C, et al., “Effect of bovine colostrum supplementation on respiratory tract mucosal defenses in swimmers,” International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism, 2010, 224-235.

15 Davison, G, et al., “Bovine colostrum supplementa-tion attenuates the decrease of salivary lysozyme and enhances the recovery of neutrophil function after prolonged exercise,” British Journal of Nutrition, 2010, 1425-1432.

16 Doillon, Charles J, et al., “Modulatory effect of a complex fraction derived from colostrums on fibroblast contractibility and consequence on repair tissue,” Int Wound Journal, 2011: 8:280-290.

17 Fryburg, DA, et al., “Insulin and insulin-like growth factor-I enhance human skeletal muscle protein anabolism during hyperaminoacidemia by different mechanisms,” J Clin Invest, 1995; 96:1722–1729.

18 Gostelli-Peter, M, et al., “Expression and regulation of insulin-like growth factor I (IGF-I) and IGF binding protein messenger ribonucleic acid levels in tissues of hypophysectomized rats infused with IGF-I and growth hormone,” Endocrinology, 1994; 135:2558–2567.

19 Hofman, Z, et al., “The effect of bovine colostrum supplementation on exercise performance in elite field

hockey players,” Int J Sport Nutri Exerc Metab, 2002, 461-469.

20 Kerksick, CM, et al., “Impact of differing protein sources and a creatine containing nutritional formula after 12 weeks of resistance training,” Nutrition, 2007, 647-656.

21 Kerksick, CM, et al., “Effects of bovine colostrum supplementation on training adaptations II: performance,” 85th Annual Experimental Biology, 2001 (p. 15:LB58). Orlando, Fl: FASEB J.

22 Kreider, R, et al., “Effects of bovine colostrum supplementation on training adaptations I: body composition,” 85th Annual Experimental Biology, 2001 (p. 15:LB58). Orlando, FL: FASEB J.

23 Le Roith D, et al., “The somatomedin hypothesis: 2001,” Endocr Rev, 2001;22:53–74.

24 Liu, JP, Baker J, et al., “Mice carrying null mutations of the genes encoding insulin-like growth factor I (IGF-1) and type 1 IGF receptor (IGF1R) Cell,” 1993;75:59–72.

25 Marshall-Gradisnik, SM, et al., “Psychological improvements in healthy males after eight weeks of concentrated bovine colostrum supplementation,” 2003 Foods for Life Conference, Incorporating International Dairy Federation (p. 197), 2003, Melbourne: Australian Journal of Dairy Technology.

26 Mauras, N, et al., “Are the metabolic effects of GH and IGF-I separable,” Growth Horm IGF Res, 2005; 15:19–27.

27 Mero, A, et al., “IGF-I, IgA, and IgG responses to bovine colostrum supplementation during training,” J Appl Physiol, 2003, 732-739.

28 Mero, A, et al., “Effects of bovine colostrum supplementation on serum IGF-1, IgG, hormone, and saliva IgA during training,” J Appl Physiol, 1997, 1144-1151.

29 Mero, A., et al., “Protein metabolism and strength performance after bovine colostrum supplementation,” Amino Acids, 2005, 327-335.

30 Nissen, Asger, et al., “In-depth analysis of low abundant proteins in bovine colostrums using different fraction techniques,” Proteomics 2012; 12, 2866-2878.

31 O'Leary, L, et al., “Assessment of anaerobic performance in healthy males after an eight week concentrated bovine colostrum supplementation,” Australian Conference of Science and Medicine in Sport and Third National Sports Injury Prevention Conference (p. 38), 2003, Dicson: Australia.

32 Playford, R., Study 1: “Effect of colostral preparations on cell proliferation.” Study 2: “Effect of colostral preparations on cell migration.” Non-published. Hammersmith Hospital. London, UK.

33 Rennie, MJ, “Claims for the anabolic effects of growth hormone: a case of the emperor's new clothes,” Br J Sports Med, 2003; 37:100–105.

34 Shing, CM, et al., “The influence of bovine colostrum supplementation on exercise performance in highly trained cyclists,” British Journal Sports Medicine, 2006, 797-801.

35 Shing, CM, et al., “Effects of bovine colostrum supplementation on immune variables in highly trained cyclists,” Journal of Applied Physiology, 2007, 1113-1122.

36 Velloso, CP, et al., “Regulation of muscle mass by growth hormone and IGF-I,” Br J Pharmacol, 2008 June; 154(3): 557–568.

37 Walenkamp, MJ, et al., “Genetic disorders in the GH IGF-I axis in mouse and man,” Eur J Endocrinol, 2007; 157:S15–S26.

38 Yarasheski, KE, et al., “Effect of growth hormone and resistance exercise on muscle growth in young men,” Am J Physiol, 1992; 262:E261–E267.

39 Yarasheski, KE, et al., “Effect of growth hormone and resistance exercise on muscle growth and strength in older men,” Am J Physiol, 1995; 268:E268–E276.

We’re even more impressed and

“One small scoop (1.5g) of Bio-Gro contains the equivalent bio-actives as 25g of whey protein.”

domestic source of the ingredi-ent in Bio-Gro and has engineered the �rst micro-concentrated, low molecular weight Bio-Active Peptides found in Bio-Gro, you can trust and count on every batch being of the highest quality and consistency. And what’s more, each batch is tested and certi�ed free of any banned substances (via Informed Choice™), and is GRAS certified, HALAL, Kosher, and produced in a certi�ed GMP (good manufacturing practice) facility right here in the USA.

Very cool. What can someone expect from using Bio-Gro, as far as bene�ts?

DS: I thought you’d never ask [laughing]. Bio-Gro was designed to augment an important physiological function to a greater capacity than it can on its own—no matter how much protein or aminos you consume. Remem-ber, our bodies can use only about 10 grams of protein per hour. That’s based on science. But, with Bio-Gro, you can actually “use” more, or all, of the protein you consume by assisting your body to signal and accelerate the rate at which it processes the building and re-building of muscle tissue, called protein synthe-sis. By doing so, over timewith continued use of Bio-Gro, you can develop lean bodymass at a faster rate, more ef�ciently.

You said Bio-Gro was like “fertilizer for your muscles”; can you explain this further?

DS: Sure [laughing]. I love that analogy. Just like your lawn needs water and sun to grow, once you add fertilizer, you can

help the grass grow faster… Your muscles need weight training, plenty of protein, and if Bio-Gro is added, it can help them grow faster than they can on their own.

That makes sense. Now, for us laymen, can you help explain exactly how Bio-Gro works?

DS: Here’s a good example of how Bio-Gro works… Imagineyou’re building a house (yourmuscle), and you have only�ve workers (protein synthe-sis). Well, no matter how hard those �ve guys work, they can only build so much, right? And

worse, despite their call for help,

no one can hear them (in other words, your muscle cell’s signal is not loud enough, nor can it get any help, because it can’t use any additional protein). Now, give those workers a mega-phone and make their call for help louder, and you get ten more workers; now, you can build the house much faster! That’s essentially what Bio-Gro does… it ampli�es the signal and accelerates the rate of protein synthesis, so you can develop muscle faster than you can just by consuming protein or aminos on their own.

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David, you have an impressive resume of accomplishments and scienti�c community involve-ment in strength training and nutrition. What has you so excited about this new scienti�c breakthrough in muscle-building technology. And, what is it?

David Sandler [DS]: Thank you for the kind words. I’ve devoted myself to this industry for over 20 years and am proud of my involvement. Our newest contribution in nutri-tional sciences is a product called Bio-Gro—it is a true “game-changer” from iSatori, the company I work for, and is the �rst to introduce a new breed of designer supplemen-tation called Bio-Active Peptides. Basically, you can think of Bio-Gro as “fertilizer for your muscles.”

Very interesting, please tell us more—how does it work?

DS: The technology in Bio-Gro is indeed very interesting and very different from anything our industry has ever seen before. We, at iSatori, have custom engineered and patented the �rst and most technically advanced, low molecular weight, micro-concentrated form of Bio-Active Peptides (BAP’s) found only in Bio-Gro. These custom BAP’s are designed to provide a supra-physiological

effect that, once consumed, signal the body to amplify its natural protein synthesis process, helping you develop lean muscle and recover faster from intense workouts, much more so than on your own.

Ok, we’re loving this new idea, but can you explain what exactly are the Bio-ActivePeptides inside Bio-Gro?

DS: Sure. Bio-Active Peptides (or BAP’s) are an entirely new category of sports nutrition; something I feel is desperately needed by our industry. BAP’s are engineered using a patented manufacturing method, whereby cleaved protein fragments are extracted from the highest grade bovine colostrums, which are then centrifugated and micro-concentrated to form a low molecular weight, highly bioavailable powder, yielding an exact concentration of bioactive:

• Proline-Rich Peptides (PRP’s) • Growth Factors (IgF, TGF beta-2, EGF, PDGF) • Immunoglobulins (IgG, IgA) • Lactoferrin • Fibroblast-GF

These are the essential BAP’s needed to cause the body to send a stronger signal, from the muscle cell, to “call for”

protein synthesis and then enable the muscle cell to accelerate, or amplify, its rate of protein synthesis, thereby helping us build new lean muscle, and recover faster, after intense weight-training workouts.

We’re even more impressed and intrigued now! So, who should use Bio-Gro?

DS: Honestly, Bio-Gro should be used by anyone—male and female—who is interested in developing or maintaining more lean body mass and enhancing recovery from exercise or sport. This would include bodybuilders, �tness, �gure, or physique competi-tors; and athletes competing in sports, whether collegiate, professional, or recreational. Or, anyone who �nds it dif�cult (or too costly) to consume higher amounts of protein in a day and would rather rely on a more concen-trated form of the bioactives

your body will use to amplify protein synthesis.

How do we use Bio-Gro?

DS: Bio-Gro is pretty simple to use and should almost be thought of as “concentrated food.” Bio-Gro is an un�avored powder. All you do is simply mix two to three scoops (3-4.5 grams), two times a day, in liquid such as a protein shake, pre-workout, or amino drink, etc., and thoroughly agitate or blend. Although clumping is likely if stirred in plain water, you can also mix Bio-Gro into your favorite soft foods like yogurt, cereal, oatmeal, etc. Bio-Gro can be taken with or without food. The great part is, from what we can tell prelimi-narily, the more Bio-Gro you use, the more profound its results.

So, David, we have to ask the obvious question; are there any scienti�c studies to support Bio-Gro?

DS: Absolutely. That’s one of our company’s core values. To date, there are over 32 clinical studies, conducted from 1990-2011, which demon-strate the positive effects of the primary ingredient inside Bio-Gro, including improve-ments in lean body mass, performance, recovery,strength, and immune func-tion, and more are currently underway. Equally important, these studies were done primarily on “well-trained” athletes, who showed marked improvements. You can check out the complete list of studies on isatori.com/biogro.

Very cool. For our tested athletes out there, are there any banned substances in Bio-Gro?

DS: None whatsoever. Bio-Gro’s

primary ingredient is sourcedlocally (in the USA), produced in a GMP-certi�ed facility, and every batch is tested and certi�ed free of any banned substance. These tests are available upon request and performed by Informed Choice.™

Can you explain why someone would want to use the Bio-Active Peptides inside Bio-Gro?

DS: Absolutely. Actually, there are �ve primary reasons anyone should want to useBio-Gro:

1. Bio-Gro is more concentrated. A more concentrated form of Bio-Active Peptides means less out-of-pocket expense for you, compared to regular protein powders. This is a big deal if you think about. That's because one small scoop (1.5 grams) of Bio-Gro contains the equivalent bio-actives as 25 grams of whey protein concen-

trate. That makes Bio-Gro nearly half the cost, on a serving-per-serving basis, of regular whey protein powders.

2. Bio-Gro is more convenient. Unlike bulky tablets and�avored powders, Bio-Gro is an un�avored powder in its raw form that is virtually tasteless. Though [laughing] it doesn’tmix well in plain water, it does mix easily into almost every-thing else—from your protein shake to pre-workout to amino

drink, and even in soft foods like yogurt, cereal, oatmeal, and more.

3. Bio-Gro has more scienti�c research. There are over 32 published clinical studies that back up the demonstrated bene�ts of the primary ingredi-ent used to develop Bio-Gro. And more importantly, these studies were conducted mostly on well-trained athletes, participants who traditionally show less positive effects compared to untrained individuals. And, we have more studies underway, right now, on the use of Bio-Gro in athletes and experienced weight trainers.

4. Bio-Gro has more expert opinions. There hasn’t been a supplement we can think of, to date, that has had more PhD-sports nutrition experts who independently supportand validate the science and

effects supporting the primary ingredient in Bio-Gro. Includ-ing such highly reputable names as Chris Lockwood, PhD; Darryn Willoughby, PhD;Jay Hoffman, PhD; and even myself, the supplement skeptic extraordinaire, David Sandler.

5. Bio-Gro is developed using only the highest quality ingredient and is banned-substance tested. Because iSatori controls the

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That was a simple but great example on how it works. What can we expect from using Bio-Gro? Tell us about the bene�ts…

DS: Well, right away, after using Bio-Gro, you should notice a reduction in recovery time after bouts of intense exercise or weight training; and within a week or two, you will undoubt-edly notice an increase in your strength, as long as you are training hard and heavy. And by doing so, with continued use of Bio-Gro over time, you can develop lean body mass at a faster rate. Now, keep in mind,

we are not suggesting that if you take it today, you’ll turn into the incredible Hulk tomorrow (nothing can do that). What we are saying is Bio-Gro should be used daily and consistently, just as you would food or other sources of protein, and you will experience greater gains in lean body mass over time. And the good news is, so far as the anecdotal reports suggest, the more you use, the better and more profound its effects! (We all love to hear "more is better," right!?)

So, the next obvious question is how do we use Bio-Gro to really optimize the results?

DS: I thought you’d never ask. Bio-Gro is an un�avored powder that’s easy to use. You simply take one to two scoops (1.5-3.0 grams), two times a day if you’re under 200 pounds, and two to three scoops (3.0-4.5 grams), two times a day if you're over 200 pounds. It’s best to mix Bio-Gro into liquid (such as your protein shake, pre-workout, or amino drink), and make sure you thoroughly agitate or blend it. It doesn’t mix well in plain water, but you can also mix Bio-Gro into your favorite soft foods like yogurt, cereal, or oatmeal. Some guys just put a scoop in their

mouths and chase it with water. However you take it is �ne, just as long as you take one serving in the AM and the other in the PM for best results—trying to get at least one serving during your training session.

Right now, I like to mix Bio-Gro in my oatmeal (it mixes in well, and it’s pretty much tasteless) in the morn-ing. Then I mix another serving either into my RestorAid® amino drink and drink it on days during my workouts, or if I’m not training, then I mix my second serving in the evening,before bed, in my Eat-Smart® protein shake. I am loving the

results… In fact, my arms have increased by a solid inch in the last month. And what’s cool is that even after 20 years of training, I’ve still been able to put on new muscle size without changing anything else in my diet or training, after adding Bio-Gro. This stuff is the real deal.

Wow, that’s impressive. I know Jeff Everson said “Bio-Gro was the #1 muscle product of2013” in the April issue of Planet Muscle, so he de�nitely believes in it too. What other type of feedback have you heard so far from those using Bio-Gro?

DS: Honestly, we have had an enormous amount of feedback on Bio-Gro over the past months. Almost too much to keep up with. Starting from our original beta-testers, to those �rst to try it (once it became available in May), and right now I’m looking on the Internet and there are over 200 reviews on various e-tailer websites. The majority of them are positive, though not all supplements will work for all people, so there are few reviews that aren’t positive. But overall, the ratings are very high. People are really enjoying the bene�ts they are experienc-ing from using Bio-Gro.

(continued on the next page...) Rather than self-profess, I’ll share with you a small sample of the feedback we’ve gotten on Bio-Gro:

“Bio-Gro is now part of our strict regimen of supplementation for all of our elite athletes.

“When we undertook the task of evaluating Bio-Gro, we were skeptical but, not only did wesee an improvement in our [athlete’s] performance, we also saw reduced recovery time using

a natural product that is free of any banned substances. We were thrilled! We have, to date, trained 135 elite athletes on Bio-Gro, including several Olympic hopefuls and over 134 All-Americans at the high school and collegiate level. Bio-Gro is now part of our strict regimen of supplementation for all of our elite athletes.”

—Jude Massillon, Owner, Sports Performance Group, Rockville Centre, NY

“You might think this is just for men, but you’re dead wrong!

“I’ve been involved in women’s �tness and �gure competitions for over 10 years, and now I work as a personal trainer to over 25 clients in the Dallas area. I understand, for me and my clients, how important it is as a competitor, or someone trying to alter their body composition, to improve leanbody mass favorably compared to fat mass, and Bio-Gro did just that.

“What drew me to Bio-Gro was the convenience, because I don’t always like consuming a giant protein shake, especially when I’m not hungry, and it normally leaves me with gas or bloating, which I hate. With Bio-Gro, you only have to take one tiny scoop. What’s more, I liked that Bio-Gro didn’t contain any calories, sugar, or fat, which is great when you are dieting or trying to be mindful of your calories or sugar. And best of all, I was impressed by the amount ofscience behind it. I use Bio-Gro every day, twice a day, and recommend that all of my clients use it.”

—Krista Gibson, Pharmaceutical Sales Rep & Certi�ed Personal Trainer (Age 34)

“Everything I eat seems to turn to muscle!

“I’m what you would call your typical ‘hard-gainer.’ No matter what I ate, or how much protein I consumed, I just have never been able to pack on any respectable amount of bodyweight and keep it on.

“That all changed when I was introduced to Bio-Gro during their beta-test phase of develop-ment. I happen to work out at a gym in Colorado, where they were soliciting for participants in their pilot studies. I volunteered, and man, am I glad I did. Over the last three months of using Bio-Gro, two sometimes three times daily, I have gained over 15 pounds of muscle mass.

“It just seemed like everything I ate turned to muscle. I have to say that without a reason of doubt, Bio-Gro was the answer to unlocking my natural ability to put on muscle mass as a true hard-gainer. This stuff is the real deal, and like they told me when they gave it to me, it’s a real ‘game-changer.’”

—Scott Charles Bell, Construction Foreman (Age 41)

If our readers have more questions, who can they contact, and where can they get theirhands on some Bio-Gro?

DS: If you have any questions about Bio-Gro or your nutrition or training in general, please don’t hesitate to contact one of our expert advisors directly at iSatori by calling 1-866-688-7679 or emailing us at [email protected]. As for �nding Bio-Gro, it’s going to be hard to �nd for awhile because it’s being produced in very limited runs as it’s so complex to manufacture. Those lucky readers who act fast might get access to Bio-Gro if they visit one of our authorized retailers like TigerFitness.com or VitaminShoppe. For retailers that want to carry it, our exclusive wholesale distributor is Europa Sports.

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32 Playford, R., Study 1: “Effect of colostral preparations on cell proliferation.” Study 2: “Effect of colostral preparations on cell migration.” Non-published. Hammersmith Hospital. London, UK.

33 Rennie, MJ, “Claims for the anabolic effects of growth hormone: a case of the emperor's new clothes,” Br J Sports Med, 2003; 37:100–105.

34 Shing, CM, et al., “The influence of bovine colostrum supplementation on exercise performance in highly trained cyclists,” British Journal Sports Medicine, 2006, 797-801.

35 Shing, CM, et al., “Effects of bovine colostrum supplementation on immune variables in highly trained cyclists,” Journal of Applied Physiology, 2007, 1113-1122.

36 Velloso, CP, et al., “Regulation of muscle mass by growth hormone and IGF-I,” Br J Pharmacol, 2008 June; 154(3): 557–568.

37 Walenkamp, MJ, et al., “Genetic disorders in the GH IGF-I axis in mouse and man,” Eur J Endocrinol, 2007; 157:S15–S26.

38 Yarasheski, KE, et al., “Effect of growth hormone and resistance exercise on muscle growth in young men,” Am J Physiol, 1992; 262:E261–E267.

39 Yarasheski, KE, et al., “Effect of growth hormone and resistance exercise on muscle growth and strength in older men,” Am J Physiol, 1995; 268:E268–E276.

© Brett Seeley Photo

© Brett Seeley Photo

protein shake. I am loving the

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mixes in well, and it’s pretty much tasteless) in the morning. Then I mix another serving

amino drink and drink it on days during my workouts, or if I’m not training, then I mix my second serving in the evening,before bed, in my Eat-Smartprotein shake. I am loving the

mixes in well, and it’s pretty much tasteless) in the morn-ing. Then I mix another serving

amino drink and drink it on days during my workouts, or if I’m not training, then I mix my second serving in the evening,before bed, in my Eat-Smart®

protein shake. I am loving the

domestic source of the ingredi-ent in Bio-Gro and has engineered the �rst micro-concentrated, low molecular weight Bio-Active Peptides found in Bio-Gro, you can trust and count on every batch being of the highest quality and consistency. And what’s more, each batch is tested and certi�ed free of any banned substances (via Informed Choice™), and is GRAS certified, HALAL, Kosher, and produced in a certi�ed GMP (good manufacturing practice) facility right here in the USA.

Very cool. What can someone expect from using Bio-Gro, as far as bene�ts?

DS: I thought you’d never ask [laughing]. Bio-Gro was designed to augment an important physiological function to a greater capacity than it can on its own—no matter how much protein or aminos you consume. Remem-ber, our bodies can use only about 10 grams of protein per hour. That’s based on science. But, with Bio-Gro, you can actually “use” more, or all, of the protein you consume by assisting your body to signal and accelerate the rate at which it processes the building and re-building of muscle tissue, called protein synthe-sis. By doing so, over timewith continued use of Bio-Gro, you can develop lean bodymass at a faster rate, more ef�ciently.

You said Bio-Gro was like “fertilizer for your muscles”; can you explain this further?

DS: Sure [laughing]. I love that analogy. Just like your lawn needs water and sun to grow, once you add fertilizer, you can

help the grass grow faster… Your muscles need weight training, plenty of protein, and if Bio-Gro is added, it can help them grow faster than they can on their own.

That makes sense. Now, for us laymen, can you help explain exactly how Bio-Gro works?

DS: Here’s a good example of how Bio-Gro works… Imagineyou’re building a house (yourmuscle), and you have only�ve workers (protein synthe-sis). Well, no matter how hard those �ve guys work, they can only build so much, right? And

worse, despite their call for help,

no one can hear them (in other words, your muscle cell’s signal is not loud enough, nor can it get any help, because it can’t use any additional protein). Now, give those workers a mega-phone and make their call for help louder, and you get ten more workers; now, you can build the house much faster! That’s essentially what Bio-Gro does… it ampli�es the signal and accelerates the rate of protein synthesis, so you can develop muscle faster than you can just by consuming protein or aminos on their own.

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Joel Gri�n, Team iSatori, Bio-Gro user.

Micheal Alexander, Team iSatori, Bio-Gro user.

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David, you have an impressive resume of accomplishments and scienti�c community involve-ment in strength training and nutrition. What has you so excited about this new scienti�c breakthrough in muscle-building technology. And, what is it?

David Sandler [DS]: Thank you for the kind words. I’ve devoted myself to this industry for over 20 years and am proud of my involvement. Our newest contribution in nutri-tional sciences is a product called Bio-Gro—it is a true “game-changer” from iSatori, the company I work for, and is the �rst to introduce a new breed of designer supplemen-tation called Bio-Active Peptides. Basically, you can think of Bio-Gro as “fertilizer for your muscles.”

Very interesting, please tell us more—how does it work?

DS: The technology in Bio-Gro is indeed very interesting and very different from anything our industry has ever seen before. We, at iSatori, have custom engineered and patented the �rst and most technically advanced, low molecular weight, micro-concentrated form of Bio-Active Peptides (BAP’s) found only in Bio-Gro. These custom BAP’s are designed to provide a supra-physiological

effect that, once consumed, signal the body to amplify its natural protein synthesis process, helping you develop lean muscle and recover faster from intense workouts, much more so than on your own.

Ok, we’re loving this new idea, but can you explain what exactly are the Bio-ActivePeptides inside Bio-Gro?

DS: Sure. Bio-Active Peptides (or BAP’s) are an entirely new category of sports nutrition; something I feel is desperately needed by our industry. BAP’s are engineered using a patented manufacturing method, whereby cleaved protein fragments are extracted from the highest grade bovine colostrums, which are then centrifugated and micro-concentrated to form a low molecular weight, highly bioavailable powder, yielding an exact concentration of bioactive:

• Proline-Rich Peptides (PRP’s) • Growth Factors (IgF, TGF beta-2, EGF, PDGF) • Immunoglobulins (IgG, IgA) • Lactoferrin • Fibroblast-GF

These are the essential BAP’s needed to cause the body to send a stronger signal, from the muscle cell, to “call for”

protein synthesis and then enable the muscle cell to accelerate, or amplify, its rate of protein synthesis, thereby helping us build new lean muscle, and recover faster, after intense weight-training workouts.

We’re even more impressed and intrigued now! So, who should use Bio-Gro?

DS: Honestly, Bio-Gro should be used by anyone—male and female—who is interested in developing or maintaining more lean body mass and enhancing recovery from exercise or sport. This would include bodybuilders, �tness, �gure, or physique competi-tors; and athletes competing in sports, whether collegiate, professional, or recreational. Or, anyone who �nds it dif�cult (or too costly) to consume higher amounts of protein in a day and would rather rely on a more concen-trated form of the bioactives

your body will use to amplify protein synthesis.

How do we use Bio-Gro?

DS: Bio-Gro is pretty simple to use and should almost be thought of as “concentrated food.” Bio-Gro is an un�avored powder. All you do is simply mix two to three scoops (3-4.5 grams), two times a day, in liquid such as a protein shake, pre-workout, or amino drink, etc., and thoroughly agitate or blend. Although clumping is likely if stirred in plain water, you can also mix Bio-Gro into your favorite soft foods like yogurt, cereal, oatmeal, etc. Bio-Gro can be taken with or without food. The great part is, from what we can tell prelimi-narily, the more Bio-Gro you use, the more profound its results.

So, David, we have to ask the obvious question; are there any scienti�c studies to support Bio-Gro?

DS: Absolutely. That’s one of our company’s core values. To date, there are over 32 clinical studies, conducted from 1990-2011, which demon-strate the positive effects of the primary ingredient inside Bio-Gro, including improve-ments in lean body mass, performance, recovery,strength, and immune func-tion, and more are currently underway. Equally important, these studies were done primarily on “well-trained” athletes, who showed marked improvements. You can check out the complete list of studies on isatori.com/biogro.

Very cool. For our tested athletes out there, are there any banned substances in Bio-Gro?

DS: None whatsoever. Bio-Gro’s

primary ingredient is sourcedlocally (in the USA), produced in a GMP-certi�ed facility, and every batch is tested and certi�ed free of any banned substance. These tests are available upon request and performed by Informed Choice.™

Can you explain why someone would want to use the Bio-Active Peptides inside Bio-Gro?

DS: Absolutely. Actually, there are �ve primary reasons anyone should want to useBio-Gro:

1. Bio-Gro is more concentrated. A more concentrated form of Bio-Active Peptides means less out-of-pocket expense for you, compared to regular protein powders. This is a big deal if you think about. That's because one small scoop (1.5 grams) of Bio-Gro contains the equivalent bio-actives as 25 grams of whey protein concen-

trate. That makes Bio-Gro nearly half the cost, on a serving-per-serving basis, of regular whey protein powders.

2. Bio-Gro is more convenient. Unlike bulky tablets and�avored powders, Bio-Gro is an un�avored powder in its raw form that is virtually tasteless. Though [laughing] it doesn’tmix well in plain water, it does mix easily into almost every-thing else—from your protein shake to pre-workout to amino

drink, and even in soft foods like yogurt, cereal, oatmeal, and more.

3. Bio-Gro has more scienti�c research. There are over 32 published clinical studies that back up the demonstrated bene�ts of the primary ingredi-ent used to develop Bio-Gro. And more importantly, these studies were conducted mostly on well-trained athletes, participants who traditionally show less positive effects compared to untrained individuals. And, we have more studies underway, right now, on the use of Bio-Gro in athletes and experienced weight trainers.

4. Bio-Gro has more expert opinions. There hasn’t been a supplement we can think of, to date, that has had more PhD-sports nutrition experts who independently supportand validate the science and

effects supporting the primary ingredient in Bio-Gro. Includ-ing such highly reputable names as Chris Lockwood, PhD; Darryn Willoughby, PhD;Jay Hoffman, PhD; and even myself, the supplement skeptic extraordinaire, David Sandler.

5. Bio-Gro is developed using only the highest quality ingredient and is banned-substance tested. Because iSatori controls the

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That was a simple but great example on how it works. What can we expect from using Bio-Gro? Tell us about the bene�ts…

DS: Well, right away, after using Bio-Gro, you should notice a reduction in recovery time after bouts of intense exercise or weight training; and within a week or two, you will undoubt-edly notice an increase in your strength, as long as you are training hard and heavy. And by doing so, with continued use of Bio-Gro over time, you can develop lean body mass at a faster rate. Now, keep in mind,

we are not suggesting that if you take it today, you’ll turn into the incredible Hulk tomorrow (nothing can do that). What we are saying is Bio-Gro should be used daily and consistently, just as you would food or other sources of protein, and you will experience greater gains in lean body mass over time. And the good news is, so far as the anecdotal reports suggest, the more you use, the better and more profound its effects! (We all love to hear "more is better," right!?)

So, the next obvious question is how do we use Bio-Gro to really optimize the results?

DS: I thought you’d never ask. Bio-Gro is an un�avored powder that’s easy to use. You simply take one to two scoops (1.5-3.0 grams), two times a day if you’re under 200 pounds, and two to three scoops (3.0-4.5 grams), two times a day if you're over 200 pounds. It’s best to mix Bio-Gro into liquid (such as your protein shake, pre-workout, or amino drink), and make sure you thoroughly agitate or blend it. It doesn’t mix well in plain water, but you can also mix Bio-Gro into your favorite soft foods like yogurt, cereal, or oatmeal. Some guys just put a scoop in their

mouths and chase it with water. However you take it is �ne, just as long as you take one serving in the AM and the other in the PM for best results—trying to get at least one serving during your training session.

Right now, I like to mix Bio-Gro in my oatmeal (it mixes in well, and it’s pretty much tasteless) in the morn-ing. Then I mix another serving either into my RestorAid® amino drink and drink it on days during my workouts, or if I’m not training, then I mix my second serving in the evening,before bed, in my Eat-Smart® protein shake. I am loving the

results… In fact, my arms have increased by a solid inch in the last month. And what’s cool is that even after 20 years of training, I’ve still been able to put on new muscle size without changing anything else in my diet or training, after adding Bio-Gro. This stuff is the real deal.

Wow, that’s impressive. I know Jeff Everson said “Bio-Gro was the #1 muscle product of2013” in the April issue of Planet Muscle, so he de�nitely believes in it too. What other type of feedback have you heard so far from those using Bio-Gro?

DS: Honestly, we have had an enormous amount of feedback on Bio-Gro over the past months. Almost too much to keep up with. Starting from our original beta-testers, to those �rst to try it (once it became available in May), and right now I’m looking on the Internet and there are over 200 reviews on various e-tailer websites. The majority of them are positive, though not all supplements will work for all people, so there are few reviews that aren’t positive. But overall, the ratings are very high. People are really enjoying the bene�ts they are experienc-ing from using Bio-Gro.

(continued on the next page...) Rather than self-profess, I’ll share with you a small sample of the feedback we’ve gotten on Bio-Gro:

“Bio-Gro is now part of our strict regimen of supplementation for all of our elite athletes.

“When we undertook the task of evaluating Bio-Gro, we were skeptical but, not only did wesee an improvement in our [athlete’s] performance, we also saw reduced recovery time using

a natural product that is free of any banned substances. We were thrilled! We have, to date, trained 135 elite athletes on Bio-Gro, including several Olympic hopefuls and over 134 All-Americans at the high school and collegiate level. Bio-Gro is now part of our strict regimen of supplementation for all of our elite athletes.”

—Jude Massillon, Owner, Sports Performance Group, Rockville Centre, NY

“You might think this is just for men, but you’re dead wrong!

“I’ve been involved in women’s �tness and �gure competitions for over 10 years, and now I work as a personal trainer to over 25 clients in the Dallas area. I understand, for me and my clients, how important it is as a competitor, or someone trying to alter their body composition, to improve leanbody mass favorably compared to fat mass, and Bio-Gro did just that.

“What drew me to Bio-Gro was the convenience, because I don’t always like consuming a giant protein shake, especially when I’m not hungry, and it normally leaves me with gas or bloating, which I hate. With Bio-Gro, you only have to take one tiny scoop. What’s more, I liked that Bio-Gro didn’t contain any calories, sugar, or fat, which is great when you are dieting or trying to be mindful of your calories or sugar. And best of all, I was impressed by the amount ofscience behind it. I use Bio-Gro every day, twice a day, and recommend that all of my clients use it.”

—Krista Gibson, Pharmaceutical Sales Rep & Certi�ed Personal Trainer (Age 34)

“Everything I eat seems to turn to muscle!

“I’m what you would call your typical ‘hard-gainer.’ No matter what I ate, or how much protein I consumed, I just have never been able to pack on any respectable amount of bodyweight and keep it on.

“That all changed when I was introduced to Bio-Gro during their beta-test phase of develop-ment. I happen to work out at a gym in Colorado, where they were soliciting for participants in their pilot studies. I volunteered, and man, am I glad I did. Over the last three months of using Bio-Gro, two sometimes three times daily, I have gained over 15 pounds of muscle mass.

“It just seemed like everything I ate turned to muscle. I have to say that without a reason of doubt, Bio-Gro was the answer to unlocking my natural ability to put on muscle mass as a true hard-gainer. This stuff is the real deal, and like they told me when they gave it to me, it’s a real ‘game-changer.’”

—Scott Charles Bell, Construction Foreman (Age 41)

If our readers have more questions, who can they contact, and where can they get theirhands on some Bio-Gro?

DS: If you have any questions about Bio-Gro or your nutrition or training in general, please don’t hesitate to contact one of our expert advisors directly at iSatori by calling 1-866-688-7679 or emailing us at [email protected]. As for �nding Bio-Gro, it’s going to be hard to �nd for awhile because it’s being produced in very limited runs as it’s so complex to manufacture. Those lucky readers who act fast might get access to Bio-Gro if they visit one of our authorized retailers like TigerFitness.com or VitaminShoppe. For retailers that want to carry it, our exclusive wholesale distributor is Europa Sports.

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protein shake. I am loving the

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mixes in well, and it’s pretty much tasteless) in the morning. Then I mix another serving

amino drink and drink it on days during my workouts, or if I’m not training, then I mix my second serving in the evening,before bed, in my Eat-Smartprotein shake. I am loving the

mixes in well, and it’s pretty much tasteless) in the morn-ing. Then I mix another serving

amino drink and drink it on days during my workouts, or if I’m not training, then I mix my second serving in the evening,before bed, in my Eat-Smart®

protein shake. I am loving the

domestic source of the ingredi-ent in Bio-Gro and has engineered the �rst micro-concentrated, low molecular weight Bio-Active Peptides found in Bio-Gro, you can trust and count on every batch being of the highest quality and consistency. And what’s more, each batch is tested and certi�ed free of any banned substances (via Informed Choice™), and is GRAS certified, HALAL, Kosher, and produced in a certi�ed GMP (good manufacturing practice) facility right here in the USA.

Very cool. What can someone expect from using Bio-Gro, as far as bene�ts?

DS: I thought you’d never ask [laughing]. Bio-Gro was designed to augment an important physiological function to a greater capacity than it can on its own—no matter how much protein or aminos you consume. Remem-ber, our bodies can use only about 10 grams of protein per hour. That’s based on science. But, with Bio-Gro, you can actually “use” more, or all, of the protein you consume by assisting your body to signal and accelerate the rate at which it processes the building and re-building of muscle tissue, called protein synthe-sis. By doing so, over timewith continued use of Bio-Gro, you can develop lean bodymass at a faster rate, more ef�ciently.

You said Bio-Gro was like “fertilizer for your muscles”; can you explain this further?

DS: Sure [laughing]. I love that analogy. Just like your lawn needs water and sun to grow, once you add fertilizer, you can

help the grass grow faster… Your muscles need weight training, plenty of protein, and if Bio-Gro is added, it can help them grow faster than they can on their own.

That makes sense. Now, for us laymen, can you help explain exactly how Bio-Gro works?

DS: Here’s a good example of how Bio-Gro works… Imagineyou’re building a house (yourmuscle), and you have only�ve workers (protein synthe-sis). Well, no matter how hard those �ve guys work, they can only build so much, right? And

worse, despite their call for help,

no one can hear them (in other words, your muscle cell’s signal is not loud enough, nor can it get any help, because it can’t use any additional protein). Now, give those workers a mega-phone and make their call for help louder, and you get ten more workers; now, you can build the house much faster! That’s essentially what Bio-Gro does… it ampli�es the signal and accelerates the rate of protein synthesis, so you can develop muscle faster than you can just by consuming protein or aminos on their own.

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Micheal Alexander, Team iSatori, Bio-Gro user.

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David, you have an impressive resume of accomplishments and scienti�c community involve-ment in strength training and nutrition. What has you so excited about this new scienti�c breakthrough in muscle-building technology. And, what is it?

David Sandler [DS]: Thank you for the kind words. I’ve devoted myself to this industry for over 20 years and am proud of my involvement. Our newest contribution in nutri-tional sciences is a product called Bio-Gro—it is a true “game-changer” from iSatori, the company I work for, and is the �rst to introduce a new breed of designer supplemen-tation called Bio-Active Peptides. Basically, you can think of Bio-Gro as “fertilizer for your muscles.”

Very interesting, please tell us more—how does it work?

DS: The technology in Bio-Gro is indeed very interesting and very different from anything our industry has ever seen before. We, at iSatori, have custom engineered and patented the �rst and most technically advanced, low molecular weight, micro-concentrated form of Bio-Active Peptides (BAP’s) found only in Bio-Gro. These custom BAP’s are designed to provide a supra-physiological

effect that, once consumed, signal the body to amplify its natural protein synthesis process, helping you develop lean muscle and recover faster from intense workouts, much more so than on your own.

Ok, we’re loving this new idea, but can you explain what exactly are the Bio-ActivePeptides inside Bio-Gro?

DS: Sure. Bio-Active Peptides (or BAP’s) are an entirely new category of sports nutrition; something I feel is desperately needed by our industry. BAP’s are engineered using a patented manufacturing method, whereby cleaved protein fragments are extracted from the highest grade bovine colostrums, which are then centrifugated and micro-concentrated to form a low molecular weight, highly bioavailable powder, yielding an exact concentration of bioactive:

• Proline-Rich Peptides (PRP’s) • Growth Factors (IgF, TGF beta-2, EGF, PDGF) • Immunoglobulins (IgG, IgA) • Lactoferrin • Fibroblast-GF

These are the essential BAP’s needed to cause the body to send a stronger signal, from the muscle cell, to “call for”

protein synthesis and then enable the muscle cell to accelerate, or amplify, its rate of protein synthesis, thereby helping us build new lean muscle, and recover faster, after intense weight-training workouts.

We’re even more impressed and intrigued now! So, who should use Bio-Gro?

DS: Honestly, Bio-Gro should be used by anyone—male and female—who is interested in developing or maintaining more lean body mass and enhancing recovery from exercise or sport. This would include bodybuilders, �tness, �gure, or physique competi-tors; and athletes competing in sports, whether collegiate, professional, or recreational. Or, anyone who �nds it dif�cult (or too costly) to consume higher amounts of protein in a day and would rather rely on a more concen-trated form of the bioactives

your body will use to amplify protein synthesis.

How do we use Bio-Gro?

DS: Bio-Gro is pretty simple to use and should almost be thought of as “concentrated food.” Bio-Gro is an un�avored powder. All you do is simply mix two to three scoops (3-4.5 grams), two times a day, in liquid such as a protein shake, pre-workout, or amino drink, etc., and thoroughly agitate or blend. Although clumping is likely if stirred in plain water, you can also mix Bio-Gro into your favorite soft foods like yogurt, cereal, oatmeal, etc. Bio-Gro can be taken with or without food. The great part is, from what we can tell prelimi-narily, the more Bio-Gro you use, the more profound its results.

So, David, we have to ask the obvious question; are there any scienti�c studies to support Bio-Gro?

DS: Absolutely. That’s one of our company’s core values. To date, there are over 32 clinical studies, conducted from 1990-2011, which demon-strate the positive effects of the primary ingredient inside Bio-Gro, including improve-ments in lean body mass, performance, recovery,strength, and immune func-tion, and more are currently underway. Equally important, these studies were done primarily on “well-trained” athletes, who showed marked improvements. You can check out the complete list of studies on isatori.com/biogro.

Very cool. For our tested athletes out there, are there any banned substances in Bio-Gro?

DS: None whatsoever. Bio-Gro’s

primary ingredient is sourcedlocally (in the USA), produced in a GMP-certi�ed facility, and every batch is tested and certi�ed free of any banned substance. These tests are available upon request and performed by Informed Choice.™

Can you explain why someone would want to use the Bio-Active Peptides inside Bio-Gro?

DS: Absolutely. Actually, there are �ve primary reasons anyone should want to useBio-Gro:

1. Bio-Gro is more concentrated. A more concentrated form of Bio-Active Peptides means less out-of-pocket expense for you, compared to regular protein powders. This is a big deal if you think about. That's because one small scoop (1.5 grams) of Bio-Gro contains the equivalent bio-actives as 25 grams of whey protein concen-

trate. That makes Bio-Gro nearly half the cost, on a serving-per-serving basis, of regular whey protein powders.

2. Bio-Gro is more convenient. Unlike bulky tablets and�avored powders, Bio-Gro is an un�avored powder in its raw form that is virtually tasteless. Though [laughing] it doesn’tmix well in plain water, it does mix easily into almost every-thing else—from your protein shake to pre-workout to amino

drink, and even in soft foods like yogurt, cereal, oatmeal, and more.

3. Bio-Gro has more scienti�c research. There are over 32 published clinical studies that back up the demonstrated bene�ts of the primary ingredi-ent used to develop Bio-Gro. And more importantly, these studies were conducted mostly on well-trained athletes, participants who traditionally show less positive effects compared to untrained individuals. And, we have more studies underway, right now, on the use of Bio-Gro in athletes and experienced weight trainers.

4. Bio-Gro has more expert opinions. There hasn’t been a supplement we can think of, to date, that has had more PhD-sports nutrition experts who independently supportand validate the science and

effects supporting the primary ingredient in Bio-Gro. Includ-ing such highly reputable names as Chris Lockwood, PhD; Darryn Willoughby, PhD;Jay Hoffman, PhD; and even myself, the supplement skeptic extraordinaire, David Sandler.

5. Bio-Gro is developed using only the highest quality ingredient and is banned-substance tested. Because iSatori controls the

(continued on the next page...)

That was a simple but great example on how it works. What can we expect from using Bio-Gro? Tell us about the bene�ts…

DS: Well, right away, after using Bio-Gro, you should notice a reduction in recovery time after bouts of intense exercise or weight training; and within a week or two, you will undoubt-edly notice an increase in your strength, as long as you are training hard and heavy. And by doing so, with continued use of Bio-Gro over time, you can develop lean body mass at a faster rate. Now, keep in mind,

we are not suggesting that if you take it today, you’ll turn into the incredible Hulk tomorrow (nothing can do that). What we are saying is Bio-Gro should be used daily and consistently, just as you would food or other sources of protein, and you will experience greater gains in lean body mass over time. And the good news is, so far as the anecdotal reports suggest, the more you use, the better and more profound its effects! (We all love to hear "more is better," right!?)

So, the next obvious question is how do we use Bio-Gro to really optimize the results?

DS: I thought you’d never ask. Bio-Gro is an un�avored powder that’s easy to use. You simply take one to two scoops (1.5-3.0 grams), two times a day if you’re under 200 pounds, and two to three scoops (3.0-4.5 grams), two times a day if you're over 200 pounds. It’s best to mix Bio-Gro into liquid (such as your protein shake, pre-workout, or amino drink), and make sure you thoroughly agitate or blend it. It doesn’t mix well in plain water, but you can also mix Bio-Gro into your favorite soft foods like yogurt, cereal, or oatmeal. Some guys just put a scoop in their

mouths and chase it with water. However you take it is �ne, just as long as you take one serving in the AM and the other in the PM for best results—trying to get at least one serving during your training session.

Right now, I like to mix Bio-Gro in my oatmeal (it mixes in well, and it’s pretty much tasteless) in the morn-ing. Then I mix another serving either into my RestorAid® amino drink and drink it on days during my workouts, or if I’m not training, then I mix my second serving in the evening,before bed, in my Eat-Smart® protein shake. I am loving the

results… In fact, my arms have increased by a solid inch in the last month. And what’s cool is that even after 20 years of training, I’ve still been able to put on new muscle size without changing anything else in my diet or training, after adding Bio-Gro. This stuff is the real deal.

Wow, that’s impressive. I know Jeff Everson said “Bio-Gro was the #1 muscle product of2013” in the April issue of Planet Muscle, so he de�nitely believes in it too. What other type of feedback have you heard so far from those using Bio-Gro?

DS: Honestly, we have had an enormous amount of feedback on Bio-Gro over the past months. Almost too much to keep up with. Starting from our original beta-testers, to those �rst to try it (once it became available in May), and right now I’m looking on the Internet and there are over 200 reviews on various e-tailer websites. The majority of them are positive, though not all supplements will work for all people, so there are few reviews that aren’t positive. But overall, the ratings are very high. People are really enjoying the bene�ts they are experienc-ing from using Bio-Gro.

(continued on the next page...) Rather than self-profess, I’ll share with you a small sample of the feedback we’ve gotten on Bio-Gro:

“Bio-Gro is now part of our strict regimen of supplementation for all of our elite athletes.

“When we undertook the task of evaluating Bio-Gro, we were skeptical but, not only did wesee an improvement in our [athlete’s] performance, we also saw reduced recovery time using

a natural product that is free of any banned substances. We were thrilled! We have, to date, trained 135 elite athletes on Bio-Gro, including several Olympic hopefuls and over 134 All-Americans at the high school and collegiate level. Bio-Gro is now part of our strict regimen of supplementation for all of our elite athletes.”

—Jude Massillon, Owner, Sports Performance Group, Rockville Centre, NY

“You might think this is just for men, but you’re dead wrong!

“I’ve been involved in women’s �tness and �gure competitions for over 10 years, and now I work as a personal trainer to over 25 clients in the Dallas area. I understand, for me and my clients, how important it is as a competitor, or someone trying to alter their body composition, to improve leanbody mass favorably compared to fat mass, and Bio-Gro did just that.

“What drew me to Bio-Gro was the convenience, because I don’t always like consuming a giant protein shake, especially when I’m not hungry, and it normally leaves me with gas or bloating, which I hate. With Bio-Gro, you only have to take one tiny scoop. What’s more, I liked that Bio-Gro didn’t contain any calories, sugar, or fat, which is great when you are dieting or trying to be mindful of your calories or sugar. And best of all, I was impressed by the amount ofscience behind it. I use Bio-Gro every day, twice a day, and recommend that all of my clients use it.”

—Krista Gibson, Pharmaceutical Sales Rep & Certi�ed Personal Trainer (Age 34)

“Everything I eat seems to turn to muscle!

“I’m what you would call your typical ‘hard-gainer.’ No matter what I ate, or how much protein I consumed, I just have never been able to pack on any respectable amount of bodyweight and keep it on.

“That all changed when I was introduced to Bio-Gro during their beta-test phase of develop-ment. I happen to work out at a gym in Colorado, where they were soliciting for participants in their pilot studies. I volunteered, and man, am I glad I did. Over the last three months of using Bio-Gro, two sometimes three times daily, I have gained over 15 pounds of muscle mass.

“It just seemed like everything I ate turned to muscle. I have to say that without a reason of doubt, Bio-Gro was the answer to unlocking my natural ability to put on muscle mass as a true hard-gainer. This stuff is the real deal, and like they told me when they gave it to me, it’s a real ‘game-changer.’”

—Scott Charles Bell, Construction Foreman (Age 41)

If our readers have more questions, who can they contact, and where can they get theirhands on some Bio-Gro?

DS: If you have any questions about Bio-Gro or your nutrition or training in general, please don’t hesitate to contact one of our expert advisors directly at iSatori by calling 1-866-688-7679 or emailing us at [email protected]. As for �nding Bio-Gro, it’s going to be hard to �nd for awhile because it’s being produced in very limited runs as it’s so complex to manufacture. Those lucky readers who act fast might get access to Bio-Gro if they visit one of our authorized retailers like TigerFitness.com or VitaminShoppe. For retailers that want to carry it, our exclusive wholesale distributor is Europa Sports.

Scientific References:

1 Adams GR, Haddad F. “The relationships among IGF-1, DNA content, and protein accumulation during skeletal muscle hypertrophy,” J Appl Physiol, 1996; 81:2509–2516.

2 Adams GR, McCue SA, “Localized infusion of IGF-I results in skeletal muscle hypertrophy in rats,” J Appl Physiol, 1998; 84:1716–1722.

3 Antonio, J, Sanders, MS, and Darin, VG, “The effects of bovine colostrum supplementation on body composition and exercise performance in active men and women,” Nutrition, 2001, 243-247.

4 Appukutty, et al., “Modulation of interferon gamma response through orally administered bovine colostrum in active adolescent boys,” Biomedical Research, 2011, 18-22.

5 Bolster, DR, et al., “Regulation of protein synthesis associated with skeletal muscle hypertrophy by insulin-like growth factors, amino acid- and exercise-induced signaling,” Proc Nutr Soc, 2004; 63:351–356.

6 Brinkworth, GD, et al., “Concentrated bovine colostrum protein supplementation reduces the incidence of self-reported symptoms of upper respiratory tract infection in adult males,” EuropeanJournal of Nutrition, 2003, 228-232.

7 Brinkworth, GD, et al., “Oral bovine colostrum supplementation enhances buffer capacity but not rowing performance in elite female rowers,” International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism, 2002, 349-365.

8 Brinkworth, GD, et al., “Effect of bovine colostrum supplementation on the composition of resistance trained and untrained limbs in health young men,” European Journal Applied Physiology, 2004, 53-60.

9 Buckley, JD, et al., “Bovine colostrum supplementation during endurance running training improves recovery, but not performance,” Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 2002, 65-79.

10 Buckley, JD, Brinkworth, GD, and Abbott, MJ, “Effect of bovine colostrum on anaerobic exercise performance and plasma insulin-like growth factor 1, ”Journal of Sports Sciences, 2003, 577-588.

11 Christiansen, Scott, et al., “Chemical composition and nutrient profile of low molecular weight fraction of bovine colostrums,” Int Dairy Journal, 2010, September 20.8.630-636.

12 Coombes, JS, et al., “Dose effects of oral bovine colostrum on physical work capacity in cyclists,” Medicine and Science in Sports & Exercise, 2002, 1184-1188.

13 Crooks, CV, et al., “The effect of bovine colostrum supplementation on salivary IgA in distance runners,” Int J Sport Nutr Exerc Metab, 2004, 47-64.

14 Crooks, C, et al., “Effect of bovine colostrum supplementation on respiratory tract mucosal defenses in swimmers,” International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism, 2010, 224-235.

15 Davison, G, et al., “Bovine colostrum supplementa-tion attenuates the decrease of salivary lysozyme and enhances the recovery of neutrophil function after prolonged exercise,” British Journal of Nutrition, 2010, 1425-1432.

16 Doillon, Charles J, et al., “Modulatory effect of a complex fraction derived from colostrums on fibroblast contractibility and consequence on repair tissue,” Int Wound Journal, 2011: 8:280-290.

17 Fryburg, DA, et al., “Insulin and insulin-like growth factor-I enhance human skeletal muscle protein anabolism during hyperaminoacidemia by different mechanisms,” J Clin Invest, 1995; 96:1722–1729.

18 Gostelli-Peter, M, et al., “Expression and regulation of insulin-like growth factor I (IGF-I) and IGF binding protein messenger ribonucleic acid levels in tissues of hypophysectomized rats infused with IGF-I and growth hormone,” Endocrinology, 1994; 135:2558–2567.

19 Hofman, Z, et al., “The effect of bovine colostrum supplementation on exercise performance in elite field

hockey players,” Int J Sport Nutri Exerc Metab, 2002, 461-469.

20 Kerksick, CM, et al., “Impact of differing protein sources and a creatine containing nutritional formula after 12 weeks of resistance training,” Nutrition, 2007, 647-656.

21 Kerksick, CM, et al., “Effects of bovine colostrum supplementation on training adaptations II: performance,” 85th Annual Experimental Biology, 2001 (p. 15:LB58). Orlando, Fl: FASEB J.

22 Kreider, R, et al., “Effects of bovine colostrum supplementation on training adaptations I: body composition,” 85th Annual Experimental Biology, 2001 (p. 15:LB58). Orlando, FL: FASEB J.

23 Le Roith D, et al., “The somatomedin hypothesis: 2001,” Endocr Rev, 2001;22:53–74.

24 Liu, JP, Baker J, et al., “Mice carrying null mutations of the genes encoding insulin-like growth factor I (IGF-1) and type 1 IGF receptor (IGF1R) Cell,” 1993;75:59–72.

25 Marshall-Gradisnik, SM, et al., “Psychological improvements in healthy males after eight weeks of concentrated bovine colostrum supplementation,” 2003 Foods for Life Conference, Incorporating International Dairy Federation (p. 197), 2003, Melbourne: Australian Journal of Dairy Technology.

26 Mauras, N, et al., “Are the metabolic effects of GH and IGF-I separable,” Growth Horm IGF Res, 2005; 15:19–27.

27 Mero, A, et al., “IGF-I, IgA, and IgG responses to bovine colostrum supplementation during training,” J Appl Physiol, 2003, 732-739.

28 Mero, A, et al., “Effects of bovine colostrum supplementation on serum IGF-1, IgG, hormone, and saliva IgA during training,” J Appl Physiol, 1997, 1144-1151.

29 Mero, A., et al., “Protein metabolism and strength performance after bovine colostrum supplementation,” Amino Acids, 2005, 327-335.

30 Nissen, Asger, et al., “In-depth analysis of low abundant proteins in bovine colostrums using different fraction techniques,” Proteomics 2012; 12, 2866-2878.

31 O'Leary, L, et al., “Assessment of anaerobic performance in healthy males after an eight week concentrated bovine colostrum supplementation,” Australian Conference of Science and Medicine in Sport and Third National Sports Injury Prevention Conference (p. 38), 2003, Dicson: Australia.

32 Playford, R., Study 1: “Effect of colostral preparations on cell proliferation.” Study 2: “Effect of colostral preparations on cell migration.” Non-published. Hammersmith Hospital. London, UK.

33 Rennie, MJ, “Claims for the anabolic effects of growth hormone: a case of the emperor's new clothes,” Br J Sports Med, 2003; 37:100–105.

34 Shing, CM, et al., “The influence of bovine colostrum supplementation on exercise performance in highly trained cyclists,” British Journal Sports Medicine, 2006, 797-801.

35 Shing, CM, et al., “Effects of bovine colostrum supplementation on immune variables in highly trained cyclists,” Journal of Applied Physiology, 2007, 1113-1122.

36 Velloso, CP, et al., “Regulation of muscle mass by growth hormone and IGF-I,” Br J Pharmacol, 2008 June; 154(3): 557–568.

37 Walenkamp, MJ, et al., “Genetic disorders in the GH IGF-I axis in mouse and man,” Eur J Endocrinol, 2007; 157:S15–S26.

38 Yarasheski, KE, et al., “Effect of growth hormone and resistance exercise on muscle growth in young men,” Am J Physiol, 1992; 262:E261–E267.

39 Yarasheski, KE, et al., “Effect of growth hormone and resistance exercise on muscle growth and strength in older men,” Am J Physiol, 1995; 268:E268–E276.

“You might think this is just for men, but you’re dead wrong.”

© Brett Seeley Photo

domestic source of the ingredi-ent in Bio-Gro and has engineered the �rst micro-concentrated, low molecular weight Bio-Active Peptides found in Bio-Gro, you can trust and count on every batch being of the highest quality and consistency. And what’s more, each batch is tested and certi�ed free of any banned substances (via Informed Choice™), and is GRAS certified, HALAL, Kosher, and produced in a certi�ed GMP (good manufacturing practice) facility right here in the USA.

Very cool. What can someone expect from using Bio-Gro, as far as bene�ts?

DS: I thought you’d never ask [laughing]. Bio-Gro was designed to augment an important physiological function to a greater capacity than it can on its own—no matter how much protein or aminos you consume. Remem-ber, our bodies can use only about 10 grams of protein per hour. That’s based on science. But, with Bio-Gro, you can actually “use” more, or all, of the protein you consume by assisting your body to signal and accelerate the rate at which it processes the building and re-building of muscle tissue, called protein synthe-sis. By doing so, over timewith continued use of Bio-Gro, you can develop lean bodymass at a faster rate, more ef�ciently.

You said Bio-Gro was like “fertilizer for your muscles”; can you explain this further?

DS: Sure [laughing]. I love that analogy. Just like your lawn needs water and sun to grow, once you add fertilizer, you can

help the grass grow faster… Your muscles need weight training, plenty of protein, and if Bio-Gro is added, it can help them grow faster than they can on their own.

That makes sense. Now, for us laymen, can you help explain exactly how Bio-Gro works?

DS: Here’s a good example of how Bio-Gro works… Imagineyou’re building a house (yourmuscle), and you have only�ve workers (protein synthe-sis). Well, no matter how hard those �ve guys work, they can only build so much, right? And

worse, despite their call for help,

no one can hear them (in other words, your muscle cell’s signal is not loud enough, nor can it get any help, because it can’t use any additional protein). Now, give those workers a mega-phone and make their call for help louder, and you get ten more workers; now, you can build the house much faster! That’s essentially what Bio-Gro does… it ampli�es the signal and accelerates the rate of protein synthesis, so you can develop muscle faster than you can just by consuming protein or aminos on their own.

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David, you have an impressive resume of accomplishments and scienti�c community involve-ment in strength training and nutrition. What has you so excited about this new scienti�c breakthrough in muscle-building technology. And, what is it?

David Sandler [DS]: Thank you for the kind words. I’ve devoted myself to this industry for over 20 years and am proud of my involvement. Our newest contribution in nutri-tional sciences is a product called Bio-Gro—it is a true “game-changer” from iSatori, the company I work for, and is the �rst to introduce a new breed of designer supplemen-tation called Bio-Active Peptides. Basically, you can think of Bio-Gro as “fertilizer for your muscles.”

Very interesting, please tell us more—how does it work?

DS: The technology in Bio-Gro is indeed very interesting and very different from anything our industry has ever seen before. We, at iSatori, have custom engineered and patented the �rst and most technically advanced, low molecular weight, micro-concentrated form of Bio-Active Peptides (BAP’s) found only in Bio-Gro. These custom BAP’s are designed to provide a supra-physiological

effect that, once consumed, signal the body to amplify its natural protein synthesis process, helping you develop lean muscle and recover faster from intense workouts, much more so than on your own.

Ok, we’re loving this new idea, but can you explain what exactly are the Bio-ActivePeptides inside Bio-Gro?

DS: Sure. Bio-Active Peptides (or BAP’s) are an entirely new category of sports nutrition; something I feel is desperately needed by our industry. BAP’s are engineered using a patented manufacturing method, whereby cleaved protein fragments are extracted from the highest grade bovine colostrums, which are then centrifugated and micro-concentrated to form a low molecular weight, highly bioavailable powder, yielding an exact concentration of bioactive:

• Proline-Rich Peptides (PRP’s) • Growth Factors (IgF, TGF beta-2, EGF, PDGF) • Immunoglobulins (IgG, IgA) • Lactoferrin • Fibroblast-GF

These are the essential BAP’s needed to cause the body to send a stronger signal, from the muscle cell, to “call for”

protein synthesis and then enable the muscle cell to accelerate, or amplify, its rate of protein synthesis, thereby helping us build new lean muscle, and recover faster, after intense weight-training workouts.

We’re even more impressed and intrigued now! So, who should use Bio-Gro?

DS: Honestly, Bio-Gro should be used by anyone—male and female—who is interested in developing or maintaining more lean body mass and enhancing recovery from exercise or sport. This would include bodybuilders, �tness, �gure, or physique competi-tors; and athletes competing in sports, whether collegiate, professional, or recreational. Or, anyone who �nds it dif�cult (or too costly) to consume higher amounts of protein in a day and would rather rely on a more concen-trated form of the bioactives

your body will use to amplify protein synthesis.

How do we use Bio-Gro?

DS: Bio-Gro is pretty simple to use and should almost be thought of as “concentrated food.” Bio-Gro is an un�avored powder. All you do is simply mix two to three scoops (3-4.5 grams), two times a day, in liquid such as a protein shake, pre-workout, or amino drink, etc., and thoroughly agitate or blend. Although clumping is likely if stirred in plain water, you can also mix Bio-Gro into your favorite soft foods like yogurt, cereal, oatmeal, etc. Bio-Gro can be taken with or without food. The great part is, from what we can tell prelimi-narily, the more Bio-Gro you use, the more profound its results.

So, David, we have to ask the obvious question; are there any scienti�c studies to support Bio-Gro?

DS: Absolutely. That’s one of our company’s core values. To date, there are over 32 clinical studies, conducted from 1990-2011, which demon-strate the positive effects of the primary ingredient inside Bio-Gro, including improve-ments in lean body mass, performance, recovery,strength, and immune func-tion, and more are currently underway. Equally important, these studies were done primarily on “well-trained” athletes, who showed marked improvements. You can check out the complete list of studies on isatori.com/biogro.

Very cool. For our tested athletes out there, are there any banned substances in Bio-Gro?

DS: None whatsoever. Bio-Gro’s

primary ingredient is sourcedlocally (in the USA), produced in a GMP-certi�ed facility, and every batch is tested and certi�ed free of any banned substance. These tests are available upon request and performed by Informed Choice.™

Can you explain why someone would want to use the Bio-Active Peptides inside Bio-Gro?

DS: Absolutely. Actually, there are �ve primary reasons anyone should want to useBio-Gro:

1. Bio-Gro is more concentrated. A more concentrated form of Bio-Active Peptides means less out-of-pocket expense for you, compared to regular protein powders. This is a big deal if you think about. That's because one small scoop (1.5 grams) of Bio-Gro contains the equivalent bio-actives as 25 grams of whey protein concen-

trate. That makes Bio-Gro nearly half the cost, on a serving-per-serving basis, of regular whey protein powders.

2. Bio-Gro is more convenient. Unlike bulky tablets and�avored powders, Bio-Gro is an un�avored powder in its raw form that is virtually tasteless. Though [laughing] it doesn’tmix well in plain water, it does mix easily into almost every-thing else—from your protein shake to pre-workout to amino

drink, and even in soft foods like yogurt, cereal, oatmeal, and more.

3. Bio-Gro has more scienti�c research. There are over 32 published clinical studies that back up the demonstrated bene�ts of the primary ingredi-ent used to develop Bio-Gro. And more importantly, these studies were conducted mostly on well-trained athletes, participants who traditionally show less positive effects compared to untrained individuals. And, we have more studies underway, right now, on the use of Bio-Gro in athletes and experienced weight trainers.

4. Bio-Gro has more expert opinions. There hasn’t been a supplement we can think of, to date, that has had more PhD-sports nutrition experts who independently supportand validate the science and

effects supporting the primary ingredient in Bio-Gro. Includ-ing such highly reputable names as Chris Lockwood, PhD; Darryn Willoughby, PhD;Jay Hoffman, PhD; and even myself, the supplement skeptic extraordinaire, David Sandler.

5. Bio-Gro is developed using only the highest quality ingredient and is banned-substance tested. Because iSatori controls the

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That was a simple but great example on how it works. What can we expect from using Bio-Gro? Tell us about the bene�ts…

DS: Well, right away, after using Bio-Gro, you should notice a reduction in recovery time after bouts of intense exercise or weight training; and within a week or two, you will undoubt-edly notice an increase in your strength, as long as you are training hard and heavy. And by doing so, with continued use of Bio-Gro over time, you can develop lean body mass at a faster rate. Now, keep in mind,

we are not suggesting that if you take it today, you’ll turn into the incredible Hulk tomorrow (nothing can do that). What we are saying is Bio-Gro should be used daily and consistently, just as you would food or other sources of protein, and you will experience greater gains in lean body mass over time. And the good news is, so far as the anecdotal reports suggest, the more you use, the better and more profound its effects! (We all love to hear "more is better," right!?)

So, the next obvious question is how do we use Bio-Gro to really optimize the results?

DS: I thought you’d never ask. Bio-Gro is an un�avored powder that’s easy to use. You simply take one to two scoops (1.5-3.0 grams), two times a day if you’re under 200 pounds, and two to three scoops (3.0-4.5 grams), two times a day if you're over 200 pounds. It’s best to mix Bio-Gro into liquid (such as your protein shake, pre-workout, or amino drink), and make sure you thoroughly agitate or blend it. It doesn’t mix well in plain water, but you can also mix Bio-Gro into your favorite soft foods like yogurt, cereal, or oatmeal. Some guys just put a scoop in their

mouths and chase it with water. However you take it is �ne, just as long as you take one serving in the AM and the other in the PM for best results—trying to get at least one serving during your training session.

Right now, I like to mix Bio-Gro in my oatmeal (it mixes in well, and it’s pretty much tasteless) in the morn-ing. Then I mix another serving either into my RestorAid® amino drink and drink it on days during my workouts, or if I’m not training, then I mix my second serving in the evening,before bed, in my Eat-Smart® protein shake. I am loving the

results… In fact, my arms have increased by a solid inch in the last month. And what’s cool is that even after 20 years of training, I’ve still been able to put on new muscle size without changing anything else in my diet or training, after adding Bio-Gro. This stuff is the real deal.

Wow, that’s impressive. I know Jeff Everson said “Bio-Gro was the #1 muscle product of2013” in the April issue of Planet Muscle, so he de�nitely believes in it too. What other type of feedback have you heard so far from those using Bio-Gro?

DS: Honestly, we have had an enormous amount of feedback on Bio-Gro over the past months. Almost too much to keep up with. Starting from our original beta-testers, to those �rst to try it (once it became available in May), and right now I’m looking on the Internet and there are over 200 reviews on various e-tailer websites. The majority of them are positive, though not all supplements will work for all people, so there are few reviews that aren’t positive. But overall, the ratings are very high. People are really enjoying the bene�ts they are experienc-ing from using Bio-Gro.

(continued on the next page...) Rather than self-profess, I’ll share with you a small sample of the feedback we’ve gotten on Bio-Gro:

“Bio-Gro is now part of our strict regimen of supplementation for all of our elite athletes.

“When we undertook the task of evaluating Bio-Gro, we were skeptical but, not only did wesee an improvement in our [athlete’s] performance, we also saw reduced recovery time using

a natural product that is free of any banned substances. We were thrilled! We have, to date, trained 135 elite athletes on Bio-Gro, including several Olympic hopefuls and over 134 All-Americans at the high school and collegiate level. Bio-Gro is now part of our strict regimen of supplementation for all of our elite athletes.”

—Jude Massillon, Owner, Sports Performance Group, Rockville Centre, NY

“You might think this is just for men, but you’re dead wrong!

“I’ve been involved in women’s �tness and �gure competitions for over 10 years, and now I work as a personal trainer to over 25 clients in the Dallas area. I understand, for me and my clients, how important it is as a competitor, or someone trying to alter their body composition, to improve leanbody mass favorably compared to fat mass, and Bio-Gro did just that.

“What drew me to Bio-Gro was the convenience, because I don’t always like consuming a giant protein shake, especially when I’m not hungry, and it normally leaves me with gas or bloating, which I hate. With Bio-Gro, you only have to take one tiny scoop. What’s more, I liked that Bio-Gro didn’t contain any calories, sugar, or fat, which is great when you are dieting or trying to be mindful of your calories or sugar. And best of all, I was impressed by the amount ofscience behind it. I use Bio-Gro every day, twice a day, and recommend that all of my clients use it.”

—Krista Gibson, Pharmaceutical Sales Rep & Certi�ed Personal Trainer (Age 34)

“Everything I eat seems to turn to muscle!

“I’m what you would call your typical ‘hard-gainer.’ No matter what I ate, or how much protein I consumed, I just have never been able to pack on any respectable amount of bodyweight and keep it on.

“That all changed when I was introduced to Bio-Gro during their beta-test phase of develop-ment. I happen to work out at a gym in Colorado, where they were soliciting for participants in their pilot studies. I volunteered, and man, am I glad I did. Over the last three months of using Bio-Gro, two sometimes three times daily, I have gained over 15 pounds of muscle mass.

“It just seemed like everything I ate turned to muscle. I have to say that without a reason of doubt, Bio-Gro was the answer to unlocking my natural ability to put on muscle mass as a true hard-gainer. This stuff is the real deal, and like they told me when they gave it to me, it’s a real ‘game-changer.’”

—Scott Charles Bell, Construction Foreman (Age 41)

If our readers have more questions, who can they contact, and where can they get theirhands on some Bio-Gro?

DS: If you have any questions about Bio-Gro or your nutrition or training in general, please don’t hesitate to contact one of our expert advisors directly at iSatori by calling 1-866-688-7679 or emailing us at [email protected]. As for �nding Bio-Gro, it’s going to be hard to �nd for awhile because it’s being produced in very limited runs as it’s so complex to manufacture. Those lucky readers who act fast might get access to Bio-Gro if they visit one of our authorized retailers like TigerFitness.com or VitaminShoppe. For retailers that want to carry it, our exclusive wholesale distributor is Europa Sports.

Scientific References:

1 Adams GR, Haddad F. “The relationships among IGF-1, DNA content, and protein accumulation during skeletal muscle hypertrophy,” J Appl Physiol, 1996; 81:2509–2516.

2 Adams GR, McCue SA, “Localized infusion of IGF-I results in skeletal muscle hypertrophy in rats,” J Appl Physiol, 1998; 84:1716–1722.

3 Antonio, J, Sanders, MS, and Darin, VG, “The effects of bovine colostrum supplementation on body composition and exercise performance in active men and women,” Nutrition, 2001, 243-247.

4 Appukutty, et al., “Modulation of interferon gamma response through orally administered bovine colostrum in active adolescent boys,” Biomedical Research, 2011, 18-22.

5 Bolster, DR, et al., “Regulation of protein synthesis associated with skeletal muscle hypertrophy by insulin-like growth factors, amino acid- and exercise-induced signaling,” Proc Nutr Soc, 2004; 63:351–356.

6 Brinkworth, GD, et al., “Concentrated bovine colostrum protein supplementation reduces the incidence of self-reported symptoms of upper respiratory tract infection in adult males,” EuropeanJournal of Nutrition, 2003, 228-232.

7 Brinkworth, GD, et al., “Oral bovine colostrum supplementation enhances buffer capacity but not rowing performance in elite female rowers,” International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism, 2002, 349-365.

8 Brinkworth, GD, et al., “Effect of bovine colostrum supplementation on the composition of resistance trained and untrained limbs in health young men,” European Journal Applied Physiology, 2004, 53-60.

9 Buckley, JD, et al., “Bovine colostrum supplementation during endurance running training improves recovery, but not performance,” Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 2002, 65-79.

10 Buckley, JD, Brinkworth, GD, and Abbott, MJ, “Effect of bovine colostrum on anaerobic exercise performance and plasma insulin-like growth factor 1, ”Journal of Sports Sciences, 2003, 577-588.

11 Christiansen, Scott, et al., “Chemical composition and nutrient profile of low molecular weight fraction of bovine colostrums,” Int Dairy Journal, 2010, September 20.8.630-636.

12 Coombes, JS, et al., “Dose effects of oral bovine colostrum on physical work capacity in cyclists,” Medicine and Science in Sports & Exercise, 2002, 1184-1188.

13 Crooks, CV, et al., “The effect of bovine colostrum supplementation on salivary IgA in distance runners,” Int J Sport Nutr Exerc Metab, 2004, 47-64.

14 Crooks, C, et al., “Effect of bovine colostrum supplementation on respiratory tract mucosal defenses in swimmers,” International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism, 2010, 224-235.

15 Davison, G, et al., “Bovine colostrum supplementa-tion attenuates the decrease of salivary lysozyme and enhances the recovery of neutrophil function after prolonged exercise,” British Journal of Nutrition, 2010, 1425-1432.

16 Doillon, Charles J, et al., “Modulatory effect of a complex fraction derived from colostrums on fibroblast contractibility and consequence on repair tissue,” Int Wound Journal, 2011: 8:280-290.

17 Fryburg, DA, et al., “Insulin and insulin-like growth factor-I enhance human skeletal muscle protein anabolism during hyperaminoacidemia by different mechanisms,” J Clin Invest, 1995; 96:1722–1729.

18 Gostelli-Peter, M, et al., “Expression and regulation of insulin-like growth factor I (IGF-I) and IGF binding protein messenger ribonucleic acid levels in tissues of hypophysectomized rats infused with IGF-I and growth hormone,” Endocrinology, 1994; 135:2558–2567.

19 Hofman, Z, et al., “The effect of bovine colostrum supplementation on exercise performance in elite field

hockey players,” Int J Sport Nutri Exerc Metab, 2002, 461-469.

20 Kerksick, CM, et al., “Impact of differing protein sources and a creatine containing nutritional formula after 12 weeks of resistance training,” Nutrition, 2007, 647-656.

21 Kerksick, CM, et al., “Effects of bovine colostrum supplementation on training adaptations II: performance,” 85th Annual Experimental Biology, 2001 (p. 15:LB58). Orlando, Fl: FASEB J.

22 Kreider, R, et al., “Effects of bovine colostrum supplementation on training adaptations I: body composition,” 85th Annual Experimental Biology, 2001 (p. 15:LB58). Orlando, FL: FASEB J.

23 Le Roith D, et al., “The somatomedin hypothesis: 2001,” Endocr Rev, 2001;22:53–74.

24 Liu, JP, Baker J, et al., “Mice carrying null mutations of the genes encoding insulin-like growth factor I (IGF-1) and type 1 IGF receptor (IGF1R) Cell,” 1993;75:59–72.

25 Marshall-Gradisnik, SM, et al., “Psychological improvements in healthy males after eight weeks of concentrated bovine colostrum supplementation,” 2003 Foods for Life Conference, Incorporating International Dairy Federation (p. 197), 2003, Melbourne: Australian Journal of Dairy Technology.

26 Mauras, N, et al., “Are the metabolic effects of GH and IGF-I separable,” Growth Horm IGF Res, 2005; 15:19–27.

27 Mero, A, et al., “IGF-I, IgA, and IgG responses to bovine colostrum supplementation during training,” J Appl Physiol, 2003, 732-739.

28 Mero, A, et al., “Effects of bovine colostrum supplementation on serum IGF-1, IgG, hormone, and saliva IgA during training,” J Appl Physiol, 1997, 1144-1151.

29 Mero, A., et al., “Protein metabolism and strength performance after bovine colostrum supplementation,” Amino Acids, 2005, 327-335.

30 Nissen, Asger, et al., “In-depth analysis of low abundant proteins in bovine colostrums using different fraction techniques,” Proteomics 2012; 12, 2866-2878.

31 O'Leary, L, et al., “Assessment of anaerobic performance in healthy males after an eight week concentrated bovine colostrum supplementation,” Australian Conference of Science and Medicine in Sport and Third National Sports Injury Prevention Conference (p. 38), 2003, Dicson: Australia.

32 Playford, R., Study 1: “Effect of colostral preparations on cell proliferation.” Study 2: “Effect of colostral preparations on cell migration.” Non-published. Hammersmith Hospital. London, UK.

33 Rennie, MJ, “Claims for the anabolic effects of growth hormone: a case of the emperor's new clothes,” Br J Sports Med, 2003; 37:100–105.

34 Shing, CM, et al., “The influence of bovine colostrum supplementation on exercise performance in highly trained cyclists,” British Journal Sports Medicine, 2006, 797-801.

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domestic source of the ingredi-ent in Bio-Gro and has engineered the �rst micro-concentrated, low molecular weight Bio-Active Peptides found in Bio-Gro, you can trust and count on every batch being of the highest quality and consistency. And what’s more, each batch is tested and certi�ed free of any banned substances (via Informed Choice™), and is GRAS certified, HALAL, Kosher, and produced in a certi�ed GMP (good manufacturing practice) facility right here in the USA.

Very cool. What can someone expect from using Bio-Gro, as far as bene�ts?

DS: I thought you’d never ask [laughing]. Bio-Gro was designed to augment an important physiological function to a greater capacity than it can on its own—no matter how much protein or aminos you consume. Remem-ber, our bodies can use only about 10 grams of protein per hour. That’s based on science. But, with Bio-Gro, you can actually “use” more, or all, of the protein you consume by assisting your body to signal and accelerate the rate at which it processes the building and re-building of muscle tissue, called protein synthe-sis. By doing so, over timewith continued use of Bio-Gro, you can develop lean bodymass at a faster rate, more ef�ciently.

You said Bio-Gro was like “fertilizer for your muscles”; can you explain this further?

DS: Sure [laughing]. I love that analogy. Just like your lawn needs water and sun to grow, once you add fertilizer, you can

help the grass grow faster… Your muscles need weight training, plenty of protein, and if Bio-Gro is added, it can help them grow faster than they can on their own.

That makes sense. Now, for us laymen, can you help explain exactly how Bio-Gro works?

DS: Here’s a good example of how Bio-Gro works… Imagineyou’re building a house (yourmuscle), and you have only�ve workers (protein synthe-sis). Well, no matter how hard those �ve guys work, they can only build so much, right? And

worse, despite their call for help,

no one can hear them (in other words, your muscle cell’s signal is not loud enough, nor can it get any help, because it can’t use any additional protein). Now, give those workers a mega-phone and make their call for help louder, and you get ten more workers; now, you can build the house much faster! That’s essentially what Bio-Gro does… it ampli�es the signal and accelerates the rate of protein synthesis, so you can develop muscle faster than you can just by consuming protein or aminos on their own.

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10 Stars for Bio-GroTM!

“Bio-Gro is like adding gasoline to a fire!”—Anthony Ricciuto, Science Editor, Muscular Development

“It’s Like Fertilizer for Your Muscles!”—Darryn Willoughby, Ph.D., Biomedical Science Institute, Baylor University

“Within two weeks, I had put on 10 pounds of muscleand am getting bigger every day. I highly recommendBio-Gro. For me, it was the 'game changer' I needed.”

—Alexx Leyva, Sparks, NV,via Tigerfitness.com

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