MUSCLE GAIN SERIES
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Coach Mike Bewley, MA, CSCS*D, RSCC*E, SSN, USWA-I is the founder of Critical Reload and a contributor to the Critical Reload Performance Blog.
After 22+ years of coaching at the D-I level, Coach Bewley stepped out as the Director of Basketball Strength & Conditioning at Clemson University and has taken Critical Reload full-time to be more e present in his family’s life. Coach Bewley’s career as a Division-I collegiate strength and conditioning coach began in 1998, making stops at the University of Nevada-Reno (1998-2002), Georgia Southern University (2002-2006), University of Dayton (2006-2012), Georgia Tech (2012-2016) and Clemson University (2016 to 2020).
In 2002, Bewley earned his certification as a certified specialist in sports nutrition through the International Sports Science Association. Since then, Coach Bewley has culminated extensive experience assisting athletes with their performance nutrition needs spanning his entire career while founding Critical Reload in 2004.Â
COACH BEWLEY'S MUSCLE GAIN SERIES
Building Lean Muscle, Part 2: Constructing a Muscle Building Diet
This article is the second installment of the ten-part series on how to build lean muscle. Get yourself caught up with this Part 1. If
Building Lean Muscle, Part 3: Selecting the Right Macronutrients
This article is the third in a ten-part series on how to build lean muscle. Take a look at Part 1 to catch up. If
Building Lean Muscle, Part 4: When, How And How Much To Eat
If you want to grow lean muscle mass as quickly as possible, you’ll need to get your nutrition under control. There’s no denying it: you
Protein for Muscle Gain and More: How Much Do You Need?
The following post is an overview of an episode from Science for Sport’s podcast, “Massive Muscle Gains: How Much Protein Do You Need According to
Building Lean Muscle, Part 5: Body-Type To Pace Your Gains
We are halfway through our popular series on building lean muscle! In Part 5, Mike Bewley shares his secrets on sticking to your diet plan,
Is a Protein Shake Before or After Workout Better?
Deciding to have a protein shake before or after workout has long been debated among coaches and athletes. The age-old belief centers around a “golden
Building Lean Muscle with the Right Mindset, Part 1
Starting your muscle-building journey is not only about your body but also your mind. Athletes usually want to get stronger and bigger in the off-season.
