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Catch up on last week's edition and scroll down a bit for a few more.  Mar 12, 2025Building a strong chest isn’t just about your lower and mid-pecs—it’s the upper pecs that make all the difference. In a new YouTube video exercise scientist Mike Israetel shares his expert tips on using incline angles to build your upper chest like a pro is a leading voice in strength training and hypertrophy he’s one of the Men's Fitness team’s go-to sources for muscle-building advice regularly sharing his insights on social media Israetel points out several key principles to focus on with incline angles being one of the most important a lot of guys get caught up on finding the "perfect" incline angle Israetel insists that incline and upper pec work exists on a spectrum of flat pressing all the way up to high incline pressing around 60 degrees.  Flat bench and dumbbell presses are great for building size but they tend to target the mid and lower pecs more which causes the upper pecs to stand out less If you want to grow your upper pecs just as much implementing incline work is the way to go But don’t get too hung up on the exact angle—a lot of guys overthink this It's better to try out a combination of different incline angles in any given week to see what your body responds best to.  and you can never quite tell how your own personal physiology and anatomy will respond unless you try multiple different angles," he says.  Bottom line: Adding any type of incline work to your chest routine will help build that upper pec shelf there’s no one-size-fits-all incline and it'll require personal trial-and-error have some variation—as long as you're feeling your upper pecs get sore the day after you're good to go," Israetel says.  she coached group fitness classes for five years with multiple modalities including indoor cycling and HIIT She's still in the gym most days and never met a back squat workout she didn't like.  Know thy enemy and know thyself; in a hundred battles according to ancient Chinese general Sun Tzu Wise advice and a good way to spend spare time while you wait for the next match at work we’ve picked out a few of the brightest stars the Galaxy have to offer ahead of MNUFC’s Conference Semifinal match against LA and we turned all our research into a couple of handy scouting reports let’s get to know the next name on the list: Following a breakout season for the winger in 2023 with top-flight Brazilian side Vasco da Gama Pec joined LA Galaxy in January 2024 after signing a DP contract with the club that runs through 2028 The Brazilian international made an immediate impact for his new club as the young star would help LA form a revamped attack alongside fellow winter DP signing Joseph Paintsil LA’s attacking third would propel the club back into the playoffs after falling short of the postseason in 2023 Pec and his attacking cohorts would finish the season with a Western Conference-leading 69 goals on the year Pec would also be recognized for his individual play in his debut season for the Galaxy with the winger being selected to the 2024 MLS All-Star team The Brazilian’s impact on LA’s much improved attack was evident throughout the season with Pec ending the regular season as the club’s leading scorer in 2024 Major League Soccer awarded Pec as the 2024 MLS Newcomer of the Year beating out international star and MLS newbie Luiz Suárez of Inter Miami Pec is just the second member of the LA Galaxy to earn the award joining international enigma Zlatan Ibrahimović who earned the award in his MLS debut season in 2018 To say that Pec will be a point of focus for the Loons in the Western Conference semifinal would be an understatement Particularly with playmaker and passing savant Riqui Puig in the middle Loons defenders will have to cut off any avenues in the goal box to prevent Pec from finding enough space to score His endurance and pace make him somebody that will challenge MNUFC for a full 90 minutes Pec can be prone to mistakes when dribbling in possession Causing those missteps will be crucial for the Loons if they hope to get the victory over this revamped version of the Galaxy But don't just take my word for it—check out some of Pec's best moments this season to get a taste of what the Loons are coming up against: 2024) – Major League Soccer today announced that LA Galaxy forward Gabriel Pec has been named the 2024 MLS Newcomer of the Year In 33 games played (30 starts) in his first season with the LA Galaxy during the 2024 MLS Regular Season Pec’s 30 goal contributions during the 2024 campaign ranks tied for the sixth-most in MLS history amongst all players in their first season in the league Pec’s 21 goal contributions at home (11 goals 10 assists) ranked second amongst all players in MLS this season (Lionel Messi: 24 goals Pec finished the season ranked second amongst all players in MLS in shots on target (58) third in the league in shots taken (126) and tied for eighth overall in both goals scored (16) and assists (14) native scored a goal in five consecutive matches played from Sept 19 to close out the 2024 MLS Regular Season and totaled nine goal contributions (5 goals was one of three players in MLS this season to record at least 16 goals and 14 assists (Lionel Messi: 20 goals Pec has totaled 36 goal contributions (19 goals 17 assists) in 38 matches played (35 starts) across all competitions during the 2024 campaign.Through two matches played during the Audi 2024 MLS Cup Playoffs Pec’s award marks the second time in club history that an LA Galaxy player has been named the MLS Newcomer of the Year with Zlatan Ibrahimovic last winning the award back in 2018 Pec was one of four LA Galaxy players during the 2024 campaign to record at least 10 goals which is the first time in MLS history that a single team had four players achieve that feat who earned Player of the Matchday presented by Michelob Ultra honors after recording a goal and two assists against Vancouver Whitecaps FC on Matchday 34 2024 after the club acquired him from Vasco da Gama as a Young Designated Player and signed the forward to a five-year-contract through the end of the 2028 MLS season The Newcomer of the Year award was voted on by MLS club technical staff Below is a breakdown of the voting results Please upgrade your browser to improve your experience We take a closer look at Hungary's newest Bib Gourmand restaurant which brings something refreshingly different to the country's dining scene The ancient Hungarian city of Pécs feels like an unlikely spot for Morzsa in the shadow of Roman and Ottoman landmarks this new wave bakery-cum-bistro serves up a highly cosmopolitan experience that thoughtfully balances avant garde tastes with popular demand and affordability Morzsa – which translates into ‘Crumbs’ – was awarded a Michelin Bib Gourmand this Guide year highlighting it as an establishment that offers high-quality cuisine at a reasonable price It achieves this through a unique service proposition: an in-house artisanal bakery serving viennoiserie at “democratic” prices That's not to mention a comprehensive drinks list which ranges from classic wines to experimental sakes All 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I would like to receive Newsletter from MICHELIN Guide Save lists of your favorite restaurants & hotels The ancient Hungarian city of P\u00e9cs feels like an unlikely spot for Morzsa Morzsa \u2013 which translates into \u2018Crumbs\u2019 \u2013 was awarded a Michelin Bib Gourmand this Guide year It achieves this through a unique service proposition: an in-house artisanal bakery serving viennoiserie at \u201cdemocratic\u201d prices All Restaurant Photos \u00a9 Milan Radisics Enjoy all your local news and sports for less than 7¢ per day Home » Highland Lakes Schools » PEC’s LED leads high school students into future and other online content are copyrighted property of Victory Media Reproduction in part or in whole is prohibited without the express written consent of the publisher Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" 400 Services (2) 900 Rentals (1) Ready for a chest workout that will leave your upper body shaking Under the lights of the HyperX Esports Arena at the Luxor, Boise State Overwatch capped off its historic 2025 season with a PEC championship performance on one of the biggest stages in collegiate esports In the Allied Esports PEC Championship Grand Final the Broncos delivered a 3–0 sweep over a fiery Syracuse squad claiming their second major title of the year after previously winning the Mountain West The victory was made even sweeter by the recognition that came just before the match as Boise State head coach Doc Haskell was officially named the 2025 PEC Overwatch Coach of the Year “There’s no one more deserving,” said Bryce Jensen “Doc’s fingerprints are on every success this team has had.” Boise played with the confidence of a team that had been here before—and the discipline of one that plans to stay eliminating Emi (Emiliano Franco) and setting up early point control The Orange answered with a critical boop from M3 (Max Peters) flipping control and applying pressure behind clean play from Ayzer (Harris Levinson) and Speedglasses (Steve Lin) Maksal (Mark Thanakomsirichot) punished tight corridors with a decisive barrage catching Syracuse off guard with teleporter rotations and turret spam Strider’s Ramattra controlled the front line while Clear (Jonathan Foraker) and Hex (Will Hess) hunted in the back but Boise just TP’d straight into their rhythm,” said Nathan Ballay A final teamwipe sealed the round—and with their winner’s bracket advantage favoring a strong Orisa brawl led by Lunar (Lucas Stollman) and Saint (Jackson Phillips) on Ana brought the heat with Strider swapping to Rammatra and Hex anchoring support Clear and Maksal executed perfect staggered dives Though Syracuse’s Lunar landed a powerful Terra Surge Boise’s layered ult usage and clean peel allowed them to sweep through all three points Boise’s counterpunch was devastating,” said Nathan Ballay A clutch nano-blade from Ayzer found success but Clear’s relentless Tracer presence chipped away at supports and Maxel’s Widowmaker swap closed out critical picks Syracuse opened with a double sniper setup—Speedglasses on Widowmaker Ayzer on Hanzo—but Boise denied early sightlines with disciplined cover and counter angles diving past shields while Strider soaked up damage on the frontline A well-timed nano from Lyric (Carter Jones) helped Boise close the final fight in style Jacob Palmer joined Clear on-stage for a post-match interview “They didn’t just win the game,” said Palmer Boise State showed what a championship team looks like.” Final Score: Boise State 3 – Syracuse 0 2025 Allied Esports PEC Overwatch Champions – Boise State Broncos NV🎮 Season Record: Undefeated in Bracket Play🏆 2025 Titles: Mountain West & PEC Champions Dec 26, 2024Want bigger pecs? Train accordingly. A recent study published in the Journal of Sport Sciences found a strong correlation between measured pec muscle thickness and bench press one-rep max.  Researchers sought to create equations to predict how much weight 83 different resistance-trained men could lift in a single repetition of the bench press. This was based on their muscle thickness and basic body measurements.  participants were tested for their one-repetition maximum bench press strength on a Smith machine they performed bench throws on the Smith machine with several different load ranges.  Barbell positions were measured by a linear position transducer while bench throw power was calculated using a dynamic equation.  Participants' average bench press one-rep max was 250 pounds at an average bodyweight of 183 pounds the study found that two methods can help predict how much weight someone can lift in a bench press One method is based on chest muscle thickness and the other combines both chest muscle thickness and body weight Together, they could be useful tools for measuring strength.  the study's findings suggest that it may be possible to predict a person's maximum strength without needing to test how much they can actually lift Ritcher also says that if you want to be a strong bench presser you're probably going to need a big rack—so focus on improving your bench press strength.  Progressive overload is key to muscular growth By consistently challenging your muscles with heavier weights making your muscle fibers thicker and stronger.  The bench press is a compound lift that recruits several upper body muscles making it a crucial lift for developing bigger pecs Pectoralis nerve blocks (PECS) have been shown in numerous studies to be a safe and effective method to treat postoperative pain and reduce postoperative opioid consumption after breast surgery. However, there are few publications evaluating the PECS block effectiveness in conjunction with multimodal analgesia (MMA) in outpatient breast surgery. This retrospective study aims to evaluate the efficacy of PECS's blocks on perioperative pain management and opioid consumption. PECS block combined with MMA may not reduce intraoperative and/or PACU opioid consumption in patients undergoing outpatient elective breast surgery. Intensive Care Medicine and Anesthesiology Volume 9 - 2022 | https://doi.org/10.3389/fmed.2022.975080 This article is part of the Research TopicNew Trends in Regional Analgesia and AnesthesiaView all 12 articles Background: Pectoralis nerve blocks (PECS) have been shown in numerous studies to be a safe and effective method to treat postoperative pain and reduce postoperative opioid consumption after breast surgery there are few publications evaluating the PECS block effectiveness in conjunction with multimodal analgesia (MMA) in outpatient breast surgery This retrospective study aims to evaluate the efficacy of PECS's blocks on perioperative pain management and opioid consumption Methods: We conducted a retrospective study to assess the efficacy of preoperative PECS block in addition to preoperative MMA (oral acetaminophen and/or gabapentin) in reducing opioid consumption in adult female subjects undergoing outpatient elective breast surgery between 2015 and 2020 A total of 228 subjects were included in the study and divided in two groups: PECS block group (received PECS block + MMA) and control Group (received only MMA) The primary outcome was to compare postoperative opioid consumption between both groups The secondary outcome was intergroup comparisons of the following: postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) PACU non-opioid analgesic medication required length of PACU stay and the incidence of 30-day postoperative complications between both groups Results: Two hundred and twenty-eight subjects (n = 228) were included in the study A total of 174 subjects were allocated in the control group and 54 subjects were allocated in the PECS block group Breast reduction and mastectomy/lumpectomy surgeries were the most commonly performed procedures (48% and 28% The total amount of perioperative (intraoperative and PACU) MME was 27 [19 the mean overall incidence of postsurgical complications at 30 days was 3% (N = 5) the only complication observed in the PECS groups (N = 2) and hematoma (N = 2) and wound dehiscence (N = 1) in the control group Conclusion: PECS block combined with MMA may not reduce intraoperative and/or PACU opioid consumption in patients undergoing outpatient elective breast surgery our study hypothesized that the use of a PECS block in combination with MMA will reduce perioperative opioid consumption in patients undergoing outpatient elective breast surgery Considering the limited evidence on the use of PECS block in combination with MMA on breast surgery we conducted a retrospective chart review to compare postoperative opioid consumption (oral morphine milligram equivalents [MME]) in subjects undergoing outpatient elective breast surgery under general anesthesia preoperative oral MMA (with acetaminophen and/or gabapentin) and with or without PECS block After full-board protocol review and approval (Protocol #2019E0641) from our Institutional Review Board (IRB) Office of Responsible Research Practices (ORRP)—The Ohio State University electronic medical record (EMR) review to assess the efficacy of using preoperative PECS block in addition to preoperative MMA with oral acetaminophen and/or gabapentin to reduce perioperative opioid consumption in adult female subjects undergoing outpatient elective breast surgery under general anesthesia at The Ohio State Wexner Medical Center (OSUWMC) between July 1 The decision of performing the PECS block prior to surgery was at the surgeon's and anesthesia care provider's discretion ≥18 years of age who underwent outpatient elective breast surgery and received preoperative MMA with oral acetaminophen and/or gabapentin as preventive analgesia Subjects were excluded if they met any of the following criteria: chronic use of opioids due to any medical/surgical conditions opioid consumption within 48 h prior to surgery use of gabapentin within 30 days prior to surgery use of acetaminophen within 7 days prior to surgery and subjects scheduled for non-elective breast surgery Eligible subjects were allocated into one of two groups: PECS block Group (both PECS and MMA were administered) and control group (only MMA was administered) The primary outcome was to compare MME in subjects who underwent outpatient elective breast surgery and received oral MMA with or without the use of preoperative PECS block Secondary outcomes included the length of surgery amount of non-opioid analgesic medication required during surgery and PACU and incidence of 30-day postoperative complications Preoperative MMA with oral acetaminophen 975 mg and/or gabapentin 600 mg as preventive analgesia was given within 2 h prior to surgery The anesthesia technique followed institutional recommended guidelines Induction was conducted with intravenous (IV) fentanyl 1.5–2.5 μg/kg and lidocaine 40–100 mg followed by IV propofol 2.0–2.5 milligrams per kilo (mg/kg) as a hypnotic agent and IV rocuronium 0.6–1.0 mg/kg for the neuromuscular blockade to facilitate endotracheal intubation Anesthesia maintenance was achieved with sevoflurane in a 45/55% oxygen/air mixture to attain and average minimum alveolar concentration (MAC) of 1 throughout the intraoperative period Intraoperative opioids included intravenous fentanyl and hydromorphone while oral oxycodone was prescribed after PACU/hospital discharge The ultrasound-guided PECS block was performed following institutional recommended guidelines A local anesthetic infiltration was performed at the levels of 3rd and 4th ribs along the mid-axillary line from each side PECS I was performed by introducing the needle in plane from medial to lateral and injecting 20–30 ml of 0.5% ropivacaine in the interfascial plane between pectoralis minor and pectoralis major muscles form each side PECS II blocks consisted of the same steps as PECS I block but with the bilateral infiltration of the local anesthetic between the pectoralis minor and serratus anterior muscles Patient demographic and clinical characteristics were summarized for the two study groups using descriptive statistics Comparisons between the control and PECS block groups included baseline demographics Categorical variables were compared between groups using either a Chi-square test or a Fisher's Exact test and continuous variables were compared using either a two-sample t-test or a Wilcoxon Rank Sum test Linear regression analysis was also used to assess the association of overall opioid consumption between both groups adjusted by length of surgery and type of procedure Secondary objectives (time to first opioid dose total PACU stay length) were compared between the two groups using either a Chi-square test All data analyses were performed using SAS 9.4 (SAS Institute Inc. CONSORT flow diagram for subjects included in the study Demographics and surgical variables are summarized in Table 2 The average age of subjects was 48 ± 15.1 years old with subjects in the control group slightly older in age than in the PECS group [50.4 ± 14.2 versus (vs.) 40.3 ± 15.7; p < 0.001] The groups were comparable with respect to body mass index (BMI) (30 [6.2]) The PECS group had fewer American Society of Anesthesiology physical status (ASA) classification of 3 (9.3 vs 27.6%; p = 0.001) and more ASA 1 classification of 1 (33.3 vs 14.3%; p = 0.001) when compared with the control group ASA classification of two subjects was similar in both groups Regarding the preoperative MMA administration 140 (80%) subjects in the control group and 49 subjects (89%) in the PECS group received a combination of acetaminophen and gabapentin (p = 0.155); the remaining subjects in each group received either acetaminophen or gabapentin alone The median dose of acetaminophen and gabapentin for all subjects was 975 [650–975] mg the PECS II technique was the most used among subjects compared to PECS I (79.6 vs a bilateral PECS block was performed in most subjects with only 5% of the PECS II group subjects having a unilateral PECS block the most common surgeries performed were breast reduction (78%) the most common surgeries performed on the control group were breast reduction (39%) mastectomy/lumpectomy (34%) and breast reconstruction (10%) The median length of surgery time was significantly prolonged in the PECS group in comparison with the control group (153 [128–182] min and 125 [77–168] min the median duration of anesthesia was also longer in the PECS group when compared with the control group (190 [53–293] min and 163 [34–717] min the median length of PACU stay was similar between the control and PECS groups (146 [125–186] min vs Lastly, an additional linear regression analysis was conducted to assess the association of overall opioid consumption between both groups, adjusted by length of surgery and type of procedure. This analysis showed no differences between groups. Table 4 summarizes the adjusted OR Logistic regression analysis of overall opioid consumption adjusted by surgery length or surgery type There were a few differences on the use of intraoperative medications (Table 2) The use of intraoperative ketorolac (IV 30 mg) and dexamethasone (IV 8 mg) were significantly higher in the PECS group than in the control group (19 vs The results obtained in our study showed that the use of PECS as a strategy for postoperative analgesia after breast surgery did not decrease the perioperative opioid consumption when compared with the use of opioid-free MMA alone (acetaminophen/gabapentin/ketorolac) There were no significant differences in opioid consumption between groups during the intraoperative period the PACU stay or the overall in-hospital perioperative period overall opioid consumption by surgery length and type there were no inter-group substantial differences either We are aware of some limitations in our study that could increase the risk of bias in our results due to the intrinsic limitation of a retrospective study and the inability to collect opioid consumption for 24 h limited our study to investigate an extended postoperative opioid consumption outcome that could provide us a better understanding of the analgesic needs and postoperative acute or chronic pain for this outpatient population most of study population received preoperative acetaminophen and gabapentin (82%) and intraoperative dexamethasone (90%) as part of the MMA regimen and a few subjects (11%) received intraoperative ketorolac the doses of MMA regimen were not consistent among subjects because clinicians guided their clinical postoperative pain management according to institutional clinical guidelines pre-existing medical conditions and/or their own or personalized clinical discretions could also play a role in this variability an important factor that could have influenced the slightly higher intraoperative opioid requirements in the PECs group is the longer duration of surgical procedures in the PECS block group when compared to the control group a potential human error during data collection and/or data transferring as well as some inconsistencies among medical records may have occurred the recent implementation (2018) of PECS block use at our institution contributed to the uneven number of subjects analyzed on each group due to the retrospective research methodology of the study we were not able to collect pain scores after surgery because the data was inconsistent on the number and time of pain scores assessed after surgery the inclusion of different breast procedures mainly breast reduction and mastectomy/lumpectomy with various degrees of invasiveness might reflect different trajectories of postoperative pain and opioid consumption might interfered the outcomes of this study other factors that were not within the scope of our analysis concomitant medication and/or pharmacodynamic considerations may had impact our outcomes Despite the fact that intraoperative peripheral nerve blocks are commonly used as an adjunct safe approach for pain management our results suggest that the use of PECS block combined with MMA may not reduce intraoperative and/or PACU opioid consumption in subjects undergoing outpatient elective breast surgery The data analyzed in this study is subject to the following licenses/restrictions: Available upon request. 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Uribe, YWxiZXJ0by51cmliZUBvc3VtYy5lZHU= Disclaimer: All claims expressed in this article are solely those of the authors and do not necessarily represent those of their affiliated organizations Any product that may be evaluated in this article or claim that may be made by its manufacturer is not guaranteed or endorsed by the publisher 94% of researchers rate our articles as excellent or goodLearn more about the work of our research integrity team to safeguard the quality of each article we publish The Deloitte Africa Private Equity Confidence Survey (PECS) provides insights into how private equity (PE) practitioners view the African PE landscape specifically their future expectations over the next 12 months as well as regional macroeconomic perspectives across East In this edition we also provide expert insights that explore market dynamics Africa’s economic climate is expected to improve across all regions The top regional focus of funds is on Kenya in East Africa In light of an expected uptick in the growth outlook in the next 12 to 24 months exit activity is expected to pick up across all regions with secondary sales to PE and sales to strategic investors expected to dominate exit routes •    Fundraising environment Respondents highlight Governments/DFIs (sub-Saharan Africa) or fund of funds (North Africa) as the most preferred third-party sources in the next 12 months Agriculture/Agribusiness and Financial Services remain the key investment sectors in most regions and Green Energy are also expected to receive increased investor focus in the next 12 months Deloitte refers to one or more of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited, a UK private company limited by guarantee (“DTTL”), its network of member firms, and their related entities. DTTL and each of its member firms are legally separate and independent entities.  Please see www.deloitte.com/about for a detailed description of DTTL and its member firms © 2025. See Terms of Use for more information by John-Carlos Estrada JOHNSON CITY, Texas — The Texas Hill Country is aglow as PEC’s world-famous holiday lights again illuminate Johnson City With over 1.6 million sparkling LED lights draped across the majestic oak trees at PEC’s headquarters the display transforms the area into a real-life Texas winter wonderland—a cherished tradition for over 30 years The Lights Spectacular is the perfect way to kick off the holiday season MORE | Nominate a nonprofit. Mozart's will award $50,000 in their annual holiday giving campaign Visitors can stroll beneath the breathtaking display This family-friendly event is free; even well-behaved dogs are welcome to join the fun ALSO | #TBT: Austin Trail of Lights goes nostalgic with drive-thru experience Whether you’re looking for a holiday outing or want to marvel at the magic of the season PEC’s dazzling light display is a must-see destination in the Texas Hill Country You can find more information on the PEC's world-famous holiday lights by clicking here 2024) – Major League Soccer today announced the finalists for the 2024 MLS Year-End Awards honoring the league’s top performers during the MLS regular season Among the finalists are individuals representing 15 MLS clubs with the winners set to be announced throughout the Audi 2024 MLS Cup Playoffs two-assist performance in LA’s 4-2 win over Vancouver Whitecaps FC on September 21 The last Galaxy player to win the MLS Newcomer of the Year award was Zlatan Ibrahimović in 2018 The finalists for Landon Donovan MLS MVP include Supporters’ Shield winners Lionel Messi and Luis Suárez (Inter Miami CF) 2024 MLS All-Stars Evander (Portland Timbers) and Cucho Hernández (Columbus Crew) and MLS Golden Boot presented by Audi winner Christian Benteke (D.C Inter Miami CF is the most represented club among the 2024 MLS Year-End Awards contenders with six finalists after a Supporters’ Shield-winning season that saw the club set an MLS regular-season points record on Decision Day The Columbus Crew’s five finalists across five awards were the second-most followed by LAFC who round out the clubs with multiple finalists with three The finalists for the annual awards earned the highest average votes from MLS club technical staff with each group accounting for 33.3 percent of the overall results The AT&T MLS Goal of the Year (vote here) and MLS Save of the Year (vote here) will be decided by online voting at MLSsoccer.com MLS Referee and Assistant Referee of the Year award recipients will be announced on Monday and the MLS Best XI presented by Continental Tire will be revealed at a later date Jan 17, 2025Yes, you can build a Superman chest at home with a few weights and consistent training. We love the rows of chest machines at a gym, but they aren't necessary to build bigger pecs. Plus, whether you're working with minimal equipment or relying solely on you bodyweight, hitting a chest workout at home offers flexibility and convenience "You only need two things for growth: mechanical tension and volume," says Ryan Hopkins, certified advanced sports performance coach (USAW) and personal training manager of SoHo Strength Lab.  These home pectoral exercises and chest workouts only utilize bodyweight and free weights but don't underestimate them—you will grow using these They feature variations of pushups and chest presses which are two incredible pec builders.  "Because of the lack of big resistance these exercises place mechanical stress on your chest tissue in those range of motions you typically get with machines," Hopkins explains which by nature require a lot of tension to maintain and move in and out of with speed." but take anywhere from 45 to 75 seconds of rest between sets on all exercises skip down the Chest Exercises You Can Do at Home section below Seated 1½ Dumbbell Overhead PressSeated 1½ Dumbbell Overhead Press press both dumbbells up in a straight line and lower them back down to the starting position—maintaining control throughout the movement. Want to up the challenge You can use a one and a half rep for maximal upper chest stimulation "Yes, this is a traditional exercise, but it hits the clavicular head (upper chest) of your pec really well in a neutral grip where most chest exercises work on the lower bigger sternal head of the pec," Hopkins says.  Place your feet on a small elevated surface six inches to one foot above the ground Keep your trunk tight and stiff so your hips don’t sag and negate the decline position as you perform the pushup.  “Most people think they’re holding the position their hips are so far down that they might as well be doing a traditional pushup,” Hopkins says You need to employ your stabilizing muscles to maintain the straight line of the plank Pushup Modified 21’sStart from the bottom phase of a pushup Perform seven reps from the bottom to the middle position Hold the middle position for seven seconds slowly descend to the bottom phase and pump out another seven full reps.  “Make sure you hold a tight plank position throughout,” Hopkins says but time the movement so it takes four seconds to lower on the eccentric before slowly pushing up.  1½ Dumbbell Floor Press With Tempo1½ Dumbbell Floor Press With Tempo Lie on your back with a dumbbell in each hand Slowly lower them down until both elbows touch the floor and then press all the way back up quickly "Don't rest or relax at any point," Hopkins says.  Descend all the way down into a traditional pushup so your body is roughly an inch from touching the floor push up to just short of the locked out top position and hold for 2 more seconds DO NOT straighten your arms out all the way “Make sure there’s no movement during the pauses,” Hopkins stresses Alternating Single Arm Dumbbell Floor Press + Bilateral PressLie on your back with a dumbbell in each hand then lower one down until that elbow hits the floor DeFranco Pushup"This move was made popular by strength and conditioning coach Joe DeFranco," Hopkins says. "DO NOT forget the squeeze at the top Use your back muscles to “pull” yourself down to the floor isometrically (so nothing actually moves) squeeze your hands towards one another creating tension in your chest.  She was previously an editor at Men's Fitness and has spent more than a decade covering health and fitness IntroductionA brief introduction to PECPEC is a trusted service, isn’t it?How can businesses protect their PEC mailbox?The PEC “invoice scam” Not the same campaign, again?What do we know about the malware?And, what happened to the victims?PEC mailbox providers: are they taking any action?Access the Italian translation here The service enables senders to prove that an email has been sent and received from one PEC mailbox to another PEC mailbox It is often used to send important documents to public administration it means the recipient cannot reject the mail - or claim to have not received it malicious actors are already using PEC to send emails leveraging its features to target everyday people With an interconnected “European PEC” that expands throughout Europe criminals will have an infinitely greater opportunity to exploit certified email Considering the potential scope of the so-called “European PEC” the pool of potential victims is set to grow exponentially how can business owners protect their mailboxes Here’s a quick five-step checklist to help minimize your risk: Having learned the basics of how to protect your business from PEC email abuse As a self-confessed petrol head I’ve been following the YouTube channel Ready for my latest installment of fumes and burnt rubber spam and scams ….apparently your job never leaves you alone and used to send malspam to hundreds of other PEC addresses that amount has not yet been paid despite numerous solicitation emails I’ll be obliged to contact my attorney for further legal actions This is a formal warning and stops any prescription You can download the Invoice by clicking the link “Invoice” (underlined!) Best Regards "you need to pay this invoice - download here" email where "here" is a link to some sort of malware or phish especially - as he admitted - he isn’t tech-savvy This wasted a considerable amount of time and hundreds of euros on Gabriele's side alone When he finally reached the owner of the PEC email address This suggests that countless others likely spent valuable working hours conducting the same checks the PEC sender had to repeatedly explain to everyone that the issue wasn’t directly his fault further adding to the wasted time and aggravation it collectively cost thousands of Euros and hours the owner approached me with a suspicious email it was the exact same email campaign - only this time with a fresh malware sample ready for analysis Passwords will be exfiltrated and potentially exploited for malicious activities there were no severe repercussions for the two victims highlighted here They were savvy enough to detect the threat and take appropriate actions to verify Spam and malicious emails aren’t just technical issues The PEC regulations typically allow for viruses and malware to be rejected but not all forms of unsolicited messages (spam) can be outright rejected providers handling PEC mailboxes tend to apply minimal security measures using real-time blocklists or spam filters) risk legal complications Even moving PEC emails to the spam folder is rare, as explained by a court case where a misplaced email ended up in the spam folder the court ruled the recipient was responsible for checking the spam folder operators have little incentive to provide anything above the minimum security for PEC mailboxes business owners like Gabriele are more likely to receive spam and other malicious emails into their trusted PEC mailboxes If you receive a suspicious email, please follow the advice in this blog, report it to your PEC provider, and share it with Spamhaus’ Threat Intel community portal to help protect others. Truffe via PEC - Far perdere tempo e denaro alle aziende italiane In questo articolo condividiamo un caso dove dei criminali hanno utilizzato delle credenziali rubate ad un ignaro imprenditore per spedire centinaia di PEC malevoli ad altrettanto ignari altri utilizzatori di PEC, causando un notevole dispendio di tempo e denaro, ed analizziamo i rischi della proposta portata avanti dalla UE per una PEC europea. In part one, Dave Piscitello, Partner at Interisle Consulting Group LLC discussed several key findings of the Interisle Cybercrime Supply Chain study 2023. Now, let’s explore the role of registries, registrars and other organizations that can affect change in the cybercrime supply chain. CybercrimeDomain reputationBlog • March 07, 2024 • The Spamhaus TeamTrends, policy and cheap TLDs - an interview with Dave Piscitello (Part 1) Guest SubmissionLoginFree Datasets and Tools From Alexander Volkanovski’s gritty return to championship form to breakout moments from rising stars the event reinvigorated multiple weight divisions in the UFC Using Brian Mazique’s patented F.I.G.H.T System (Fighter Impact & Grading Highlight Tool) here’s an objective and detailed look at UFC 314 by looking at its PECS or Post Event Card Score UFC 314 showcased a high finish rate with 8 out of 13 bouts concluding before the final bell Notable finishes included Dominick Reyes' first-round knockout of Nikita Krylov Jean Silva's second-round submission of Bryce Mitchell and Paddy Pimblett's third-round TKO over Michael Chandler Star Power: 8/10The event was headlined by former featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski Other notable fighters included Yair Rodriguez While the card lacked some of the UFC's biggest names the presence of these fighters provided substantial star power.​ Stakes: 10/10The main event featured a title fight for the vacant featherweight championship Several bouts had significant implications such as Paddy Pimblett's victory propelling him into lightweight title contention Dominick Reyes potentially reinserting himself in the light heavyweight title picture and Virna Jandiroba's win positioning her as a top contender in the women's strawweight division where he barked at Bryce Mitchell after submitting him went viral and sparked widespread discussion online Wild Moments: 9/10The event featured several wild moments including Jean Silva's unique celebration and the intense rivalry between Silva and Mitchell which had been building since a heated press conference Volkanovski's comeback victory after being knocked down and Paddy Pimblett’s unexpected finish over Michael Chandler added to the night's drama Final PECS: 45/50 → Grade: A-UFC 314 delivered a memorable night of fights The event's blend of established stars and rising contenders along with its significant implications across multiple divisions solidified its status as a standout card in 2025.​ It was a refreshing card from the UFC which has been delivering lackluster events as of late There’s a reason why international chest day is at the beginning of the training week and not the end and it’s because this muscle takes center stage in the quest for strength who doesn’t want powerful pecs like Arnold's But, when it comes to building a dimensional chest, the bench press alone won’t suffice constant reps pressing can get pretty boring a fitness coach and competitive bodybuilder to share his three favourite chest exercises that you probably haven’t seen If you're looking to supersize your chest and mix up your regular pushing exercises You’ve likely done regular dumbbell flyes on a flat bench but have you ever tried them with the bench on a decline Eric warns this exercise does look weird: “It looks crazy and like it’s going to rip my shoulders,” he says so be prepared for a few stares if you give this one a go he says that it provides an “immense stretch” and lets you “drive just as much stimulus with less weight” Just don't each for your regular dumbbell weight either while doing these Mike suggests aiming for 1-2 sets with light weights and focus on keeping the movement slow and controlled “Do not do five sets of this to start with as you won’t be able to brush your teeth” – his words If you want to spice things up even further “This helps create an angle that allows us to keep it [the stretch] as much in the upper chest as possible,” he says home and active products from the T3 experts Positioning the bench at an incline will hit the upper pecs more and using the cable machine provides constant tension for a better contraction “The reason for having a bench is that what’s nice is now we don’t have to worry about bracing,” Eric explains This means more focus will be placed on the chest for better gains He also adds that the weight will pull you back into the bench “What that’s going to do is drive all the force into our pecs,” he says ActiveBryony’s T3’s official ‘gym-bunny’ and Active Staff Writer She recently completed her Level 3 PT qualification with the PFCA to bring a deeper understanding of training techniques you will find her in her natural habitat - the gym - where her style of training is a hybrid of bodybuilding and powerlifting Bryony loves writing about accessible workouts nutrition and testing innovative fitness products that help you reach your fitness goals and take your training to the next level you will then be prompted to enter your display name Grow your lower pecs with this trainer's advice Looking to train your lower pecs but not sure you've nailed down the correct exercises for this Here are three exercises to include in your next upper body day according to a bodybuilding personal trainer "For many of us the lower portion of the chest is the most difficult area of the pecs to build" Thankfully, he didn't leave us in the dark about building out the lower pecs. Instead he said there are only really three exercises you need build a set of rounded pecs and they don't involve push ups or decline presses.  is composed of two main heads: the upper (clavicular) head and the lower (sternocostal) head "That said if you look at certain textbooks you'll see the lowest portion of the pecs is divided into a third head the abdominal head," coach Gonzalez explains "While the entire chest is responsible for horizontal induction or bringing your arms across the body the lower pecs also contribute to shoulder extension which involves bringing your arms down from a forward position."  This is important to note when selecting the most effective exercises to target the lower pecs Now that we have a better understanding of the lower chest anatomy let's jump into the three exercises that will help you build rounded lower pecs While many people assume that decline presses are one of the best exercises for building the lower chest the flat bench press offers superior overall benefits for building your chest.  "Not only does it feel more natural and lends itself better to progressive overload but the flat bench does a better job at targeting the sternumcostal head which makes up about 2/3 of the chest Gonzalez referenced a 2020 study that compared chest muscle activation across five different bench press angles and it found that the mid and lower pecs showed the highest muscle activation at a zero-degree incline (flat bench).  If you are now feeling inspired to incorporate the flat bench press into your training but weighing up if the barbell or dumbbell will be better, Gonzalez weighs in. In the barbell vs dumbbell debate both bench presses have their own benefits and allow you to lift more weight compared to dumbbells offer a greater range of motion and enhanced abduction at the top of the movement since you can bring your hands closer together at the top," he noted ensure you're setting up with your shoulder blades retracted and packed This position not only keeps the shoulders nice and stable but also gives your lower pecs more leverage effectively creating a slightly declined angle Although traditionally regarded as a back exercise Gonzalez notes that bench pullovers can significantly activate the chest he goes into why the pullover is so effective for activating the chest muscles but for those that want to cut to the chase The muscles in the lower chest play a big role in bringing your arms down from above your head when you lower the weight behind your head those lower chest muscles get stretched out those same muscles work the hardest to pull it up This combination of stretch and contraction makes the pullover great for engaging and building up the lower part of your chest To get the best results during your bench pullovers Gonzalez says to limit your range of motion by stopping when the weight is just above your head rather than bringing it all the way over your chest "This keeps the tension on the pecs and keeps you within the range of motion where the lower pecs have leverage." Gonzalez explained that high to low cable crossovers allow you to isolate the pecs by performing horizontal abduction while aligning the motion with your lower pec fibers This type of movement removes involvement from the triceps helping to further isolate the pecs.  "During a bench press your triceps may fatigue first with cable crossovers you ensure that the pecs will go through a full range of motion and fatigue before any other muscle." Start with arms parallel to the floor and a slight bend in your elbows Pull the handles down to meet near your waist Jessica is passionate about testing fitness gear and tech, using her reviews to help readers make informed buying decisions. She ran her first marathon in April 2024, finishing it in 3 hours and 48 minutes. Through her training, she’s developed a deep understanding of what it takes to grow as a runner, from effective workouts and recovery techniques to selecting the right gear for every challenge. When she’s not at her desk, Jessica enjoys spending time in the kitchen crafting new recipes, braving cold water swims and hiking. Show Search Search Query Submit Search Don't Miss For Pec, the Galaxy’s spectacular 23-year-old winger “At Vasco there was a lot of pressure,” he said through a translator For the Galaxy, the change also came when Pec left Brazil for Carson Through the past seven seasons the team had done very little tackling losing more games than they won and getting outscored by 53 goals they won 19 games for the first time in 13 years matched the franchise modern-era record for goals and came within a tiebreaker of their first regular-season conference title since 2011 While MLS and its Apple broadcast partners were deeply invested in Lionel Messi leading Inter Miami to the MLS Cup earning the league’s newcomer of the year award the way that we played is a bit different,” he said of his Brazilian club Galaxy coach Greg Vanney said the difference is noticeable “I’ve seen the evolution on the field,” he said “When he first came there was a lot of stress You could tell he came from a club [where] winning and losing and producing were heavy “I saw a player who had unique talents and then inside of that some really really great talent that needs to come out.” That’s not to say there wasn’t some assembly required when he arrived in MLS he was a “heels on the sideline” left winger one who waited for the ball to come to him Galaxy forward Gabriel Pec controls the ball during a playoff match against Colorado on Nov (David Zalubowski / Associated Press) “When we watched video of him the interesting thing was when he was scoring goals he was constantly ending up inside the box,” Vanney said “So the question was ‘how do we get this guy inside the box more often?’ “What’s been great with him is he’s just had a lot of open-mindedness to develop different parts of his game.” Because Pec has never lived outside Rio de Janeiro his English remains a work in progress and the adjustment to Southern California took time another Brazilian who won three MLS Cups with the Galaxy and is now a member of Vanney’s staff has been instrumental in helping Pec overcome both hurdles “Juni has been right next to us on the field every time I talk to him,” Vanney said to feel like he’s not missing things and has helped him to really kind of grasp and understand concepts.” The Brazilian also benefited from the selflessness of teammate Joseph Paintsil Pec started the season on the left wing and had just three goals and two assists through 12 games before Paintsil went to the sidelines for a month with a hamstring injury allowing Vanney to move Pec across the field He responded with two goals and four assists in five games and when Paintsil returned Since then Pec has failed to score or assist on a goal just four times in the last 21 games in all competitions I think that’s the biggest thing I didn’t realize “We definitely had multiple names,” Kuntz said. “What I wanted to avoid was some of the pitfalls I think the Galaxy has fallen into in the past where you become too fixated on one player and kind of chase them to the end of the Earth. It was really important to have options.” Eleven months later Kuntz is sure the money he devoted to Pec — which includes a guaranteed annual salary of $2.5 million through the 2028 season — will be money well spent. “We knew he was good. We knew he scored goals,” Kuntz said of Pec, who has had a goal or assist in each of the Galaxy’s last seven games, including the playoffs. “But I don’t think we thought this timeline was going to be how it showed up. He is so competitive. I think that’s the biggest thing I didn’t realize. How competitive he is.” Galaxy Joseph Paintsil and Riqui Puig each score goals as the Galaxy defeat Colorado 4-1 to advance to the MLS Cup conference semifinals Whether the Galaxy will have to pay Pec through the end of that contract seems unlikely if Pec continues to produce as he has this year will only make that move more successful once it does happen which is why he credits his success to a higher power “If perhaps I had gone to the Premier League that wouldn’t have been the best-case scenario,” Pec said through translator Camila Kawashita All I care about at the moment is focusing on the Galaxy.” because for them he’s truly been a godsend Kevin Baxter writes about soccer and hockey for the Los Angeles Times. He has covered seven World Cups, five Olympic Games, six World Series and a Super Bowl and has contributed to three Pulitzer Prize-winning series at The Times and Miami Herald. An essay he wrote in fifth grade was voted best in the class. He has a cool dog. Soccer Subscribe for unlimited accessSite Map Feb 6, 2025If you're looking to pack on serious chest muscle, Mike Israetel has you covered. The exercise scientist recently shared a video with his tops tips for maximizing chest gains—especially for those who have trouble activating these muscles.  Mike Israetel, Ph.D., co-founder of Renaissance Periodization is known for breaking down strength-training concepts into practical science-backed advice to help lifters maximize muscle growth and performance.  Israetel suggests performing dumbbell flyes Use a light pair of dumbbells and hit a couple of sets of about five to six reps.  which helps build the mind-muscle connection if you have trouble connecting with and activating the chest When it's time to lock in for the bench Israetel reminds us that proper set up is key which slightly takes the front delts out of the movement.  your chest rises up—allowing for greater mind-muscle connection and pre-stretching your chest The back arch in chest pressing is often debated but Israetel explains that maintaining a slight arch helps lift the chest enhancing the stretch and maximizing muscle activation for better growth "You don't have to do crazy cat back antics," Israetel says "We get that little bit of an arch and all of a sudden Minding your chest position is another key in accelerating your chest gains If you're still having trouble activating the chest increase the time of your eccentric phase while staying focused on your set up Two to three seconds in the eccentric phase can make a world of a difference you can direct that pain into your chest," he says Gabriel Pec has LA Galaxy on the verge of locking down the No 1 seed in the Western Conference thanks to a standout Matchday 34 performance that earned him MLS Player of the Matchday presented by Michelob Ultra honors The Brazilian winger scored a goal and added two assists in LA's 4-2 home win over Vancouver Whitecaps FC extending their lead atop the West to seven points Pec, acquired last winter from Vasco da Gama for a reported eight-figure transfer fee He's just the fifth Galaxy player to produce at least 25 goal contributions in his debut season and the first since Zlatan Ibrahimović in 2018 He's the only first-year player in MLS this season with at least 25 goal contributions while boasting the highest pass completion percentage (89.7%) among all players with 10 or more assists Pec's assist on fellow 2024 signing Joseph Paintsil's 10th goal of the season gave the Galaxy four players – Dejan Joveljić (14), Pec (13), Riqui Puig (11) and Paintsil (10) – with at least 10 goals in the same season Pec is the first Galaxy player to receive the MLS Player of the Matchday award since Billy Sharp in Matchday 33 of the 2023 season. Following Portland Timbers star Evander's recognition last matchday Brazilian players have won the award in back-to-back matchdays for the first time in league history The Galaxy are back in action on Saturday, Oct. 2 when visiting the Colorado Rapids at Dick's Sporting Goods Park (9:30 pm ET | MLS Season Pass) The MLS Player of the Matchday presented by Michelob Ultra is selected each matchday of the regular season through both media and fan voting in a process conducted by MLS Communications A panel of journalists from the North American Soccer Reporters (NASR) comprises 75 percent of the vote while an X (formerly known as Twitter) fan vote represents the remaining 25 percent of voting Home › Men By Jocelyn Solis-Moreira Reviewed by Chris Melore Australia — Researchers have known for a while that spending too much time on social media can lead to unrealistic beauty standards and poor self-image platforms like TikTok and Instagram can pressure guys to keep working towards a more muscular physique A recent study published in New Media & Society has found that men fixated on likes and comments on their posts were more likely to show signs of muscle dysmorphia It’s a distorted belief that their body is small and weak when that is not really the case The latest research shows social media fueling muscle dysmorphia and creating unhealthy obsessions for six-pack abs and perfect pecs “Previous research has largely focused on women, but we’re now seeing that men are also vulnerable to the pressures of online body ideals,” says lead study author Luigi Donnarumma a psychology honors graduate from the University of South Australia The researchers surveyed almost 100 men between 18 and 34 on their social media activity. All confessed to viewing celebrity, fashion, and fitness content on social media platforms The link between muscular dysmorphia and social media was apparent when men interacted with the feedback from other social media users. Nineteen percent of men displayed symptoms related to muscle dysmorphia. According to the researchers, these young men were at a high risk of developing unrealistic expectations of their bodies and our study shows that social media isn’t just a platform for sharing content: it’s a powerful source of social validation that can significantly impact how young men perceive their bodies,” says Donnarumma One of the best ways to stop muscle dysmorphia is to prevent it from happening in the first place The researchers advise limiting the time spent checking your social media posts they propose men seek out mental health programs targeted at addressing body issues such as muscle dysmorphia This study used an online survey to gather data on social media use and muscle dysmorphia (MD) symptoms among 95 young Australian men and social media ads targeting those interested in fitness Excluded from the study were individuals with previous diagnoses related to body dysmorphia or eating disorders ensuring a general population sample without prior clinical concerns Participants completed the survey on Qualtrics which included questions about the frequency of viewing celebrity and fitness content on social networking sites (SNSs) the importance they placed on received likes and comments Measures were carefully adapted for SNS-specific contexts making it possible to investigate associations between specific social media activities and MD indicators The findings showed that the importance placed on receiving likes and comments was a significant predictor of MD symptoms even after accounting for demographics like age Other activities—such as viewing celebrity and fitness content—were positively correlated with MD symptoms but did not independently predict MD when controlling for demographic factors the study suggests that social approval on SNSs (via likes and comments) may play a substantial role in MD symptom development The study’s cross-sectional design limits its ability to determine causation; it can only suggest associations the use of self-reported data may introduce bias as participants’ perceptions and experiences with social media content could vary Although recruitment was from general gym members the advertising may have attracted a specific subgroup of men particularly focused on fitness since MD was not clinically diagnosed in participants findings are limited to self-reported symptoms rather than confirmed MD cases The study highlights that men who place high value on social feedback (likes and comments) might experience greater muscle dysmorphia symptoms This suggests that the interactive components of social media which offer immediate validation or rejection could be more influential than passive content viewing alone These insights are crucial for developing mental health interventions especially those targeting social media literacy and self-perception in young men Educating young men about managing social feedback and understanding the unrealistic standards often depicted online could be an effective strategy in reducing MD symptoms This study was conducted without external funding The authors disclosed no financial interests or conflicts of interest related to this research Jocelyn is a New York-based science journalist whose work has appeared in Discover Magazine She holds a Master's of Science in Psychology with a concentration in behavioral neuroscience and a Bachelor's of Science in integrative neuroscience from Binghamton University Jocelyn has reported on several medical and science topics ranging from coronavirus news to the latest findings in women's health transparent research summaries that are intended to inform the reader as well as stir civil educated debate. We do not agree nor disagree with any of the studies we post we encourage our readers to debate the veracity of the findings themselves. All articles published on StudyFinds are vetted by our editors prior to publication and include links back to the source or corresponding journal article ©2025 Study Finds. 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Privacy Policy • Disclosure Policy • Do Not Sell My Personal Information The 2024 MLS season saw plenty of new faces make a massive impact, but none more so than LA Galaxy's Gabriel Pec That was the consensus from Andrew Wiebe and Matthew Doyle in the latest Extratime podcast, with both co-hosts giving the nod to the Brazilian winger for the MLS Newcomer of the Year Award – even above odds-on favorite Luis Suárez it’s Gabriel Pec," Doyle said of the 23-year-old Designated Player acquired from Vasco da Gama "I thought he was the most important player on the West’s best regular-season team Additionally, the former Brazilian youth international showed the Galaxy can win even without star midfielder Riqui Puig who was sidelined for part of the summer with a groin injury "When Riqui Puig was missing for those five games this year it was consistently Gabriel Pec who was the best player on the LA Galaxy," Doyle said "And this is the second-best team in the league in terms of points per game." While Wiebe also pledged "I’m voting for Gabriel Pec as it stands," he concedes the award will likely go elsewhere "I think Luis Suárez is gonna win it in a landslide," he said, fully aware of the 18g/7a the legendary Uruguayan striker has put up in his debut season with Supporters' Shield-winning Inter Miami CF Doyle agreed while acknowledging the 37-year-old veteran is just as deserving of the prize He was Player of the Year in Brazil last year he has carried that with him forward into MLS," Doyle said "His goal contributions per 90 are second in the league he’s still for the most part Luis Suárez." the Extratime crew gave shoutouts to other new arrivals worthy of consideration "Cincinnati fans in my mentions about Luca Orellano He's been great," Doyle said of the on-loan Argentine wingback quite as key for a team that's not quite as good "Same with Jonathan "Cabecita" Rodríguez (Portland Timbers). Petar Musa, money well spent from FC Dallas." Wiebe showed some love to other high-profile names that joined MLS in 2024 2024) – LA Galaxy forward Gabriel Pec was voted the Major League Soccer Player of the Matchday presented by Michelob Ultra for Matchday 34 of the 2024 MLS Regular Season became the first Galaxy player to earn MLS Player of the Matchday honors this season after recording one goal and two assists in LA’s 4-2 win over Vancouver Whitecaps FC before a sellout crowd of 25,387 fans at Dignity Health Sports Park on Sept Pec has now recorded 13 goals and 12 assists in 30 matches played (27 starts) in his first year with the Galaxy during the 2024 MLS Regular Season Pec has also notched 20 goal contributions (10 goals 10 assists) in 16 games played (14 starts) at home this year Pec is the only first-year player in MLS this season to produce at least 25 goal contributions and is one of two players in MLS this season (Lionel Messi – 10 goals 12 assists) to record 10 plus goals and 10 plus assists at home during the 2024 campaign The Brazilian forward provided the assist on Joseph Paintsil’s 10th goal of the season in the 69th minute of the match as the Galaxy became the first team in MLS history to have four players score at least 10 goals in the same season – Dejan Joveljić (14) Pec and Paintsil became the first-ever pair of teammates in MLS history to record 10 plus goals and 10 plus assists in their debut season The 2024 LA Galaxy are just the second team in MLS history to have three players record 10 plus goals and 10 plus assists in the same season (Paintsil: 10 goals joining the 1998 Los Angeles Galaxy (Mauricio Cienfuegos: 13 goals the LA Galaxy travel to face the Colorado Rapids at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park on Wednesday Whitehead had an MRI Monday to confirm the diagnosis The source said that it's not necessarily season-ending and that he could be back later in the season or for the playoffs The source also said that due to the location of the tear Buccaneers safety Jordan Whitehead will miss some time, but not necessarily the rest of the season, with a torn pectoral muscle. Vincent Carchietta-Imagn ImagesThe injury happened early in the fourth quarter on Giants quarterback Tommy DeVito's 17-yard touchdown run Whitehead dove for the tackle and got spun around upon impact He immediately shot up and ran to the sideline holding his left shoulder/chest area Whitehead's 47 solo tackles through 11 games in 2024 are the most on the team while his 76 combined tackles are second most He has two tackles for a loss and three pass breakups The Bucs had just claimed safety Mike Edwards off waivers during their Week 11 bye and he spent most of the game lining up in dime packages on third down but he filled in for Whitehead for the remainder of the game A fourth-round draft pick by the Bucs in 2018, Whitehead spent the first four years of his career in Tampa and was a starter in their Super Bowl LV victory, before signing with the New York Jets in 2022-2023 He reunited with the Bucs this offseason on a two-year deal worth $9 million Whitehead tore the labrum in his shoulder during the 2020 NFC Championship Game and started Super Bowl LV with the injury by using a protective harness LA Galaxy forward Gabriel Pec has been named 2024 MLS Newcomer of the Year an award recognizing the year’s most impactful new MLS player with prior professional experience tallying 16 goals and 14 assists in 33 matches Pec became the fourth-youngest player in MLS history to record at least 30 goal contributions in a single season He's also the youngest player with at least 15g/10a in an MLS campaign (excluding the shootout era) The All-Star winger helped LA return to the Audi MLS Cup Playoffs, earning the Western Conference No. 2 seed (64 points). The Galaxy, who scored a Western Conference-best 69 goals, will compete in the 2025 Concacaf Champions Cup Team-first mentality 💫 pic.twitter.com/4TVkJB9zZe Pec is the second LA Galaxy player to earn this award, joining Zlatan Ibrahimović (2018). He beat out fellow finalists Luis Suárez (Inter Miami CF) and Luca Orellano (FC Cincinnati) Newcomer of the Year is voted on by MLS club technical staff Eight universities recently joined together to form the Power Esports Conference (PEC) The PEC is a new esports scheduling alliance catered exclusively to top tier Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) institutions with the Mountain West still remaining Boise State Esports primary conference spearheaded the formation of this new alliance University of Nebraska and University of Southern California also join the roster to compete in the alliance’s inaugural year The PEC gives Division 1 athletic schools the opportunity to face off against similar institutions in a regular it gives universities the resources to create exciting matchups that tap into rivalries present in traditional university sports It also allows these large schools to pool together resources to create a league with exemplary production Chris Haskell expressed great support for the new PEC in a recent press release by Syracuse University “We are elated to help establish this conference and play peer institutions in a fixed season schedule that expands upon our traditional athletic rivalries,” Haskell said “The PEC will be a great addition to the other leagues and publisher tournaments that make for a great student experience.” The creation of the PEC is yet another example of Boise State’s commitment to being a leader in collegiate esports. Boise State University President Marlene Tromp recently highlighted Boise State’s Esports in this year’s state of the university address. “More young people tune into live broadcasts or match highlights on social feeds like Twitch than they do for professional sports,” Tromp said “That means Boise State is reaching a critical demographic of students to make them aware of this university with the outstanding excellence of that program.” The PEC season starts September 23rd with teams competing in Valorant, Overwatch 2, Rocket League, and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Teams will compete in a round robin format for seven weeks in the fall and spring. The leagues postseason takes place spring 2025. Those interested in following Boise State’s journey through the PEC can see upcoming matches here LA Galaxy winger Gabriel Pec was voted the 2024 Newcomer of the Year, MLS announced Monday The Brazilian led all first-year players with 30 goal contributions (16 goals trailing only four MLS players of any tenure and was voted to the MLS All-Star team this summer with the Galaxy forward winning the equally weighted votes among the media (49.6 percent) players (34 percent) and club personnel (29 percent) Pec is the fourth Galaxy player to register 30 goal contributions Robbie Keane (2014) and Zlatan Ibrahimović (2018 and 2019) He and Ibrahimović are the only Galaxy players to earn the honor since its creation in 2007 logging 168 appearances for the Brazilian club and scoring 25 goals It was enough to land him on the Galaxy’s radar with LA signing Pec to a five-year contract as a young designated player on Jan The dribbly right winger was dynamic throughout the 2024 season, becoming a regular in Vanney’s lineup by late March and appearing in all but one of the Galaxy’s games. The consistent runout helped him be the team’s volume shooter, tying LAFC’s Denis Bouanga for the league’s lead with his 59 shots on goal (47.6 percent of his total attempts) He came up big for LA as it challenged for the conference title logging three game-winning goals and six game-winning assists as the Galaxy finished second in the West Voting for this and all year-end awards was conducted in the first half of October, concluding on Oct. 21, the Monday after Decision Day. Pec continued to prove his importance in the Galaxy’s dominant first-round triumph over the Colorado Rapids scoring and adding three assists as part of the Galaxy’s 9-1 aggregate series win across two games He and his teammates will now have to wait more than three weeks for their next involvement in MLS’s expanded postseason with the conference semifinals commencing on Nov Jeff Rueter is a senior soccer writer for The Athletic who covers the game in North America, Europe, and beyond. No matter how often he hears the Number 10 role is "dying," he'll always leave a light on for the next great playmaker. Follow Jeff on Twitter @jeffrueter Home » Highland Lakes Schools » PEC scholarships available for students and adults Tap to enable a layout that focuses on the article Vancouver (13-9-7) defender Ranko Veselinović poked the ball away from the Galaxy’s Dejan Joveljic near the corner of the six-yard box but Pec ran onto the loose ball and scored on a one-touch shot to make it 1-0 in the 35th minute The Galaxy (17-7-7) took a 2-0 lead on an own goal by Vancouver’s Sebastian Berhalter in the 50th but Brian White put away a feed from Berhalter in the 63rd minute Puig scored on a feed from Pec in the third minute of stoppage time to give the Galaxy a 4-1 lead before Sam Adekugbe, a 29-year-old defender in his seventh season with Vancouver, capped the scoring with his first MLS goal about four minutes later. The Galaxy are the first team in MLS history to have four players score at least 10 goals in the same season: Joveljic (14), Pec (13), Puig (11) and Paintsil (10). and he is expected to miss an extended period of time that could include the rest of the season The injury occurred in the first quarter on a running play when the 6-foot-2, 250-pound Bentley was engaged with 6-foot-4, 335-pound right guard Anthony Bradford and wrestled him to the ground with his left arm Bentley flexed his left arm after the play and remained in the game for one more snap before heading to the sideline to undergo tests He was initially deemed questionable to return to the game before the team ruled him out in the second half A seven-year veteran who has spent his entire career with New England Bentley was named a captain for the third straight year in 2024 Coach Jerod Mayo has referred to him as one of the NFL's most underrated linebackers which means New England is now without three core defenders who initially were a big part of its plans whose primary contributions come on special teams also was bumped up the depth chart and played one series in place of McMillan on Sunday NFL Media first reported the severity of Bentley's injury The Patriots (1-1) will visit the New York Jets (1-1) on Thursday night BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Bills middle linebacker Terrel Bernard suffered a pectoral strain in Thursday night's win over the Miami Dolphins but it is not considered to be a season-ending injury sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Friday Bernard is a candidate for injured reserve as he could be out for about a month Coach Sean McDermott said during a news conference Friday that the team has not decided whether Bernard will be placed on injured reserve [Bernard's] gonna be out multiple weeks," McDermott said "We're talking about whether or not it's an IR-conducive type of situation or not We still got some internal conversations that we have to have yet to determine if it's gonna end up in IR or not." Tests revealed the extent of Bernard's injury after he left the Bills' 31-10 win in the first quarter and did not return. The 2022 third-round pick earned the team's middle linebacker role in the 2023 offseason after Tremaine Edmunds left in free agency and Bernard started all 17 games last year Bernard, 25, is one of two team captains this year, along with quarterback Josh Allen you see just the work that guys put in and you hate when they're not able to play 'cause this is what they do it for," defensive coordinator Bobby Babich said Friday "They do it for Sundays and the opportunity to play for a championship Despite the injuries, the Buffalo defense held Miami to 10 points to improve to 2-0. The team had three interceptions, including two by defensive back Ja'Marcus Ingram -- playing more as a result of Johnson's injury -- and held the Dolphins to 1-for-5 on fourth down and 1-for-4 in the red zone Baylon Spector came in for Bernard and tied for the team lead in tackles with 10 McDermott said that he anticipates Spector continuing in that role while Bernard is out but that he had not yet met with the defensive staff Spector has dealt with a variety of injuries in his NFL career, and it was not the first time he has come off the bench to play. In the 2023 regular-season finale against the Dolphins for the AFC East title, which the Bills won, linebacker Tyrel Dodson was injured "I think Baylon's really starting to understand his body and what he needs to be able to be available," Babich said to get more comfortable in the system and challenge him I challenged him to be in control of our operation and run the operation like a Mike linebacker does for the Buffalo Bills Pec Playhouse Theatre members could have called it quits when their theater's roof collapsed in 2021 but they were determined for the show to go on Pec Playhouse staged shows like A Christmas Carol Kitchen Witches and Getting Sarah Married at area churches and schools They build sets in large rooms often without so much as a stage to work with It's been possible only because those involved love community theater and are willing to adapt who is leading a capital campaign to raise funds to construct a new theater inside a former industrial building "We've had a tremendous impact for 34 years on Winnebago County," Miller said "We have not only brought live entertainment but we've been very active in the community with things like the trunk or treat or marching in the Memorial Day parade or like in December when we donated all of our 50-50 proceeds to the Pecatonica Food Pantry Having the live theater here brings patrons to our gas station Pec Playhouse Theater is the 2024 Winnebago County Community Champion. It was one of four people or organizations recognized during the Excalibur & Excelsior Award Ceremony in December for giving back to their communities in Boone More: Volunteer, organizer, leader: Rockford's Antonio Ramirez Jr. wins the 2024 Excalibur Award The Pecatonica-based community theater company was founded in 1991 Since then it has staged 155 productions featuring more than 1,400 performers The company has entertained audiences for more than three decades It was started by Pecatonica High School students and recent graduates who wanted to participate in theater even after their school cut its theater program For 23 years it served as its high school's theater program They staged a high school production each year and exposed generations of students to the art form until the school finally reinstated its own theater program in 2014 the focus is on community theater with an effort to include all sorts of people "Anybody of all ages can participate in the shows," Miller said "We try to pick shows that — if we’re doing a big musical or something — that there's roles for all ages." The roof collapse left Pec Playhouse's former home damaged beyond repair Pec Playhouse acquired the former Bennett Construction building Plans are for a $1.6 million renovation and addition to turn the roughly 7,000-square-foot building into its new home It will be paid for through a combination of insurance proceeds and donations It will feature a 108-seat theater with wider seats for greater comfort dressing rooms and a green room for hair and makeup A capital campaign started Dec. 1 has already collected $340,000 toward its goal of raising $950,000. Some funds have been raised through the sale of naming rights and seat sponsorships. Donations can be made by logging on to pecplayhouse.org Jeff Kolkey writes about government, economic development and other issues for the Rockford Register Star. He can be reached at  (815) 987-1374, via email at jkolkey@rrstar.com and on X @jeffkolkey Meeting draws a mix of strong support and protest from public The MASTERS Program administrators answer questions for the Public Education Commission regarding their application to renew the school's charter a state-operated charter school was renewed for funding and operation for another five years After reviewing the recommendation from the Charter Schools Division and listening to dozens of parent The Public Education Commission voted unanimously to renew The MASTERS Program on Thursday The Santa Fe school opened in 2010, offering an individual curriculum for each student “to honor learning preferences and interests,” with an emphasis on the Socratic method, according to its website the room was packed with current and former students most speaking favorably of their experiences with the school told the PEC she found her love of biology in her time studying at The MASTERS Program and hopes to get her associate’s degree in the subject when she graduates “Having this college readiness program has allowed me to expand my interests look into different career paths I might be interested in and then be able to grow on that,” Schwartz Szeto said most involved with the school’s student ambassadors program also shared how the school helped them discover their passions in fields including law said the school helped her connect with her teachers in a way previous schools had not and said the school “found a place in my heart.” Several faculty members and parents also echoed these praises of the school Plenty of students and families of The MASTERS Program shared testimony during the public comment portion of the meeting with most in favor of renewing the charter The meeting also drew a few former teachers and parents who voiced concerns about violations of special education law and alleged mistreatment of former employees, students and their families. Diana Boyd and Kristin Carlisle, who filed a lawsuit against the school in October were among those who criticized the charter renewal Boyd briefly recounted her experience, also detailed in the lawsuit which alleges she was “pushed out of her teaching job” after bringing 10 concerns about special education practices at the school two of which the Public Education Department deemed violated state law “A school where remaining staff might feel afraid to advocate for students is an unsafe environment,” Boyd said Boyd did not ask for the charter to not be renewed but asked the PEC to put restrictions on the renewal District 4 Commissioner Rebekka Burt told attendees who voiced concerns about the charter renewal that while their concerns are “not unheard,” the PEC’s role is not to partake in investigations of complaints made by those in the school community and can only act after they have reviewed the results of complaints and investigations completed by the PED “You're not in the wrong forum; you never have to apologize for bringing any kind of concerns to address the commission ever,” Burt said “But there are established processes in place that are available to any family I don’t want anybody to feel unheard because I am not going to base my decision today around the complaints.” The PEC ultimately chose to renew the charter for 5 more years without restriction per the recommendation by the Charter Schools Division read by Cheryl Rowe an authorizing practices administrator with the PED The Charter Schools Division based its recommendation on the school's academic performance over the course of the contract term Rowe said despite a significant drop in scores the state school was still considered above average in academics by the PED attributing the drop to an enrollment increase that included students with proficiency gaps in English and math “[TMP] met the standards on student outcomes educational program and equity and identity they demonstrated substantial progress in governance responsibilities and other performance framework indicators,” Rowe read from the summary report any standards not met (progress in mission specific goals and financial compliance) are being extensively improved by the school administration while showing support for the school’s academic performance and confidence the school brings to students said his biggest concern for The MASTERS Program was a high level of governing council turnover He suggested the school invite more public comment to its governing council meetings after governing council member (and SFCC Associate Dean) Kelly Trujillo said public comment “hasn’t been robust” at the school’s meetings Carrillo also raised this concern about administrator turnover asking Haas Moskowitz about her long-term plan as the fourth head of school in the past five years Haas Moskowitz responded that her commitment to the school is “enormous and infinite.” I will stay here for the rest of my working days,” Haas Moskowitz said “Am I the person that the school wants and the community wants I guess that's yet to be determined—through a very robust evaluation—because I do agree in avenues and systems for processing concerns as well as for impromptu conversations and relationship building.” The PEC voted 9-0 in favor of renewing the charter without restrictions Haas Moskowitz told SFR she has no comment on the decision Mo Charnot is a Chicago-born graduate from the University of Tennessee in Knoxville Mo joined the SFR staff in July 2023 to cover education including Santa Fe Public Schools and the Santa Fe Community College 21 September 2024 | Updated: 17:34 BST who has gone from Normal People to abnormally pumped for his role in Gladiator II Enter any gym and you’ll find yourself in a sea of aspiring Adonises as much to escape the isolation of my writer’s garret as anything else Sometimes the first ‘Good morning’ I grunt is to the receptionist at 6pm Skipping a day leaves me with nagging guilt Sometimes I struggle to enjoy well-deserved treats because I feel like I’m setting myself back This standard I’ve set is both my greatest ally and my ball and chain I went through a pudgy pre-teen period; maybe the therapist would start there ‘but have you seen how deep I can Bulgarian split squat?’ What’s great about exercising is that while doing it you can sculpt cheese-grater abs or build trapezius muscles so gargantuan you’ll need to register them as carry-on luggage post some early-bird workout pics as your followers are fumbling for their phones ensuring your sweat-waxed form is the first thing they see when they wake up To answer this question I’ve stepped out of the gym trading treadmills for the meandering trails of Richmond Park It’s a beautiful route flanked by great oaks with shafts of sunlight slashing through the leafy canopy Ascending to influencer was the natural step for a man who runs a half marathon every morning before breakfast He’s then in the gym for an hour and a half his physical condition places him in the upper tiers where total sacrifice is par for the course But I’m curious about what’s under the pectorals ‘I know so many people who go to dating run clubs – men with all the gear ‘I spend more time with some of them than I do with my partner I think a lot of men employ a trainer because they want to talk I could have gone another way,’ he tells me as we hurdle a fallen tree and it’s made a huge difference to my life But it’s keeping me away from other vices.’ So does Mears think there are many trainers who do it to escape something but they’re paranoid about everything they eat “Are these the right people to be looking after you?” But there’s a lot of unhappiness that goes with this level of dedication.’ ‘Are you unhappy?’ Can anyone claim to have experienced unadulterated joy for more than a few days Everyone is a jumble of disparate emotions Happiness as an end goal might be a flawed objective Human nature seems programmed to resist joy as frequently as we embrace it happiness doesn’t come into it – we are ready to suffer The beauty of exercise lies in its intangibility; 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All rights are reserved, including those for text and data mining, AI training, and similar technologies. For all open access content, the relevant licensing terms apply. Neither team scored until Connor Ronan took a pass from Djordje Mihailovic and found the net in the 45th minute to give the Rapids (15-12-5) a 1-0 lead at halftime. It was the first goal of the season for Ronan and the second of his two-year career. Mihailovic has 11 goals and 14 assists in his first season with the club. Pec pulled the Galaxy (18-7-7) even in the 50th minute when he used assists from Mark Delgado — his seventh — and defender Maya Yoshida — his first — to score for the 14th time this season. Pec picked up an assist when he set up Puig in the 58th minute for the go-ahead score. Dejan Joveljic also had an assist — his sixth. Pec notched his 14th assist of the campaign when Puig scored an insurance goal in the first minute of stoppage time. Miguel Berry was also credited with his third assist on Puig’s 13th goal. John McCarthy totaled two saves in goal for the Galaxy. Zack Steffen saved five shots for the Rapids. The Western Conference-leading Galaxy topped 60 points for the third time since 2000. They set the club record with 67 in 2011. The Galaxy return home to play Austin FC on Saturday. The Rapids will host the Seattle Sounders on Saturday. Metrics details a population-based cross-sectional study from 2015 to 2020 examined refractive error prevalence among 48,618 Iranian adults aged 31 to 70 employing random cluster sampling for demographic and socioeconomic data collection through interviews the sample population was categorized into groups Results indicated a mean age of 49.52 ± 9.31 and a mean refractive error of 0.26 diopters (D) ± 1.6 SD (95% CI − 0.27 to -0.24) Prevalence of myopia (< −0.5D) and hyperopia (> + 0.5D) was 22.6% (95% CI 22.2–23%) and 12.5% (95% CI 12.1–12.8%) the prevalence of hyperopia and astigmatism exhibited a steady and significant rise with increasing age (p-value < 0.001 for both) and rising again among individuals aged 60 and older and Fars ethnicity were significantly related to a higher prevalence of myopia (p-value < 0.001 for all) and lower-income (p-value = 0.005) were significantly related to higher prevalence of hyperopia Astigmatism (> 1D) was prevalent in 25.5% of participants (95% CI 25.1–25.9%) and correlated with male gender The study’s comparison with regional and international surveys highlighted the increase in myopia among those over 65 due to higher nuclear cataract rates in older adults while hyperopia did not exhibit such associations more population-based studies are needed to reveal the pattern of RE prevalence around the world The rising prevalence of myopia in these regions necessitates more population-based studies which leads to the development of new public health policies aimed at providing clinical services to prevent visual impairment among working adults many epidemiologic studies in Asia were conducted among school-aged or young adult populations underscoring the importance of conducting epidemiological studies among adults all these population-based studies cannot genuinely represent the ethnic diversity in Iran These factors emphasize the importance of epidemiologic studies on the prevalence of REs in Iran This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of RE and potential socioeconomic lifestyle risk factors affecting the development of eye disease among the Iranian population Written informed consent was collected from all participants The central committee of PECS which is located at Farabi Eye Hospital affiliated with the Tehran University of Medical Sciences was responsible for the design and supervision of the whole study This committee also defined and provided the same necessary instruments for all the selected centers All optometrists were trained and assessed regularly by the central committee This committee and the Tehran University of Medical Sciences also provided ethical approval (approval ID: IR.TUMS.DDRI.REC.1396.1) for this study and the study was performed in accordance with the Declaration of Helsinki Objective refraction was assessed using the autorefractor for all patients the glass parameters were measured by a lensometer Optometrists used the slit lamp to examine the corneal opacity and eyelid lesions and to measure the intraocular pressure(IOP) with a Goldman tonometer the presence of strabismus was assessed with the cover-uncover test the optometrists took two dilated slit lamps and fundus photographs from all participants Participants who fulfilled at least one of the criteria mentioned below were referred to the ophthalmologist for further examination: "1 BCVA < 20/25 or 0.8 decimal on Snellen chart trained ophthalmologists examined the referred participants with the slit lamp in each center The ophthalmologic examination included evaluating eyelids we evaluated the subjective refraction of both eyes in all subjects Due to the high correlation in subjective refraction between the right and left eyes (Pearson’s correlation: r = 0.82 p-values < 0.005) in the whole population we analyzed variables based on the right eye (OD) reports except for the anisometropia which involved both eyes in the analysis Refractive error was defined based on the spherical equivalent (SE = sphere power + half of the cylinder power) We considered eyes with − 0.5 ≤ SE ≤ 0.5 diopter (D) as emmetropes and categorized myopic eyes as SE < -0.5D and hyperopia as SE >  + 0.5D astigmatism was defined as the cylindrical error > 1D We further classified astigmatism into the following groups: with the rule (WTR) as 0 ± 19° Myopia was classified as low myopia with − 3 ≤ SE < − 0.5D hyperopia was classified as low manifest hyperopia with 1 < SE < 3D and moderate to high manifest hyperopia with SE ≥ 3D anisometropia was reported when there was a > 1.5D difference between both eyes We further classified anisometropia into two categories: anisometropia with the same direction (both eyes with either myopia or hyperopia) and antimetropia (one eye myopic and the other hyperopic) The estimates have been presented with their related 95% confidence interval (CI) To evaluate the effect of selected sociodemographic variables on the refractive errors considering the cluster sampling and probable design effect we used simple and multivariable logistic regression on the multilevel analysis (Measurements on eyes as primary level and centers as second levels) Odds ratios (ORs) with their 95% CIs are reported All statistical analyses were performed by Stata (StataCorp A P-value less than 0.05 was considered statistically significant While assessing the prevalence of refractive errors in the population it was found that 65% were emmetropic (31,488 subjects and the remaining 35% of subjects (16,987) were ametropes The mean value of SE in the entire population was − 0.26 D ± 1.6 SD (95% CI − 0.27 to − 0.24 D) The distribution of different REs across age groups. Distribution of REs among different age groups between two genders multivariable analysis revealed that individuals residing in rural regions were significantly less likely to be myopic (adjusted OR 0.85 A similar trend was observed for hyperopia and astigmatism (adjusted ORs 0.91 Individuals with higher education were more likely to be myopic or hyperopic (OR 1.3 respectively) compared to those who were illiterate this association was not statistically significant among hyperopes (p-value = 0.8) despite its significance among myopics (p-value < 0.001) astigmatic individuals were less likely to have higher educations (OR 0.69 95% CI 0.63–0.76 an association was observed between myopia in citizens with elevated World Socioeconomic Index (WSI) (OR 1.11 95% CI 1.05–1.17 p-value < 0.001) while this trend was the opposite among individuals with hyperopia (OR 0.88 95% CI 0.81–0.96 p-value < 0.005) and astigmatism (OR 0.92 95% CI 0.87–0.98 myopia exhibited a significantly higher prevalence among Fars and logistic regression analysis revealed a significant association between myopia and Fars ethnicity when compared to Balouch (OR 0.76 p-value < 0.001) and Zaboli ethnicities (OR 0.76 Hyperopic individuals were associated with Arab Both genders showed almost identical trends All these varying reports show that there has been no established relationship between gender and REs we observed a link between myopia and Fars ethnicity in comparison to Balouch and Zaboli ethnicities in Iran The PECS was originally designed as a cohort study; however we have exclusively presented the outcomes of the initial phase in the context of a cross-sectional study The emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic has caused a delay in the progression of the second phase of this cohort project our method for monitoring the progression of refractive errors was limited to comparing different age groups we would have tracked the progression over time within the framework of a comprehensive cohort study The comparison between different population-based studies is difficult because of differences in sample population One notable difference arises in cycloplegic refraction particularly in population-based studies involving children or younger adults Since our study focused on adults over 30 years old this difference may introduce some bias when comparing our findings with those of studies involving younger participants Data supporting the findings of this study are supported by The Ministry of Health and Medical Education and some aspects of them are available upon reviewer’s request Interested parties may obtain access to the data by contacting Prof Alireza Lashay at alirezalashay3601@gmail.com VISION 2020: The Right to Sight: a global initiative to eliminate avoidable blindness Trends in prevalence of blindness and distance and near vision impairment over 30 years: an analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study Blindness and vision impairment: WHO; 2022 [updated 13 October 2022. 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