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Training for STRENGTH vs. SIZE **MYTH: Low reps is for strength, high reps is for size.** Although this contains a grain of truth, it leads to wrong thinking - the classic problem we get on this forum is the legion of novices who don't want to do novice routines because they contain 5 rep...

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It takes a lot of effort to develop a chest. It’s even more difficult if you’re doing it incorrectly. Take these reminders into consideration if you want to avoid being flat for a long time. Don’t get me wrong: a good set of abs is attractive (particularly on a woman). However, for most...

It’s all about taking it slow with this smart leg day workout. If you slow down the tempo on your heavy lifts, you’ll see quick gains. Squats, lunges, and deadlifts with heavy weights can (and will!) help you grow stronger legs. They are, for the most part, a recipe for success. However...

This method takes advantage of the post-activation empowerment of heavy lifting. By doing a heavy lift at the beginning, you activate the nervous system and the neuromuscular junctions, recruiting more fibers. If you immediately switch to hypertrophy work using the same movement pattern, you...

While some methods of training are tried and true, the truth is that not every training method works the same for everyone. Many people seek a certain physique for themselves, but sometimes their body just does not respond to the common types of training. The most common training systems...

Rep Tempos Science - Some believe you need train explosively to maximize how many reps. Whereas others train with a slow rep tempo to increase time under tension. What's more beneficial? Swipe left for details on rep tempo science. - When gaining muscle is the goal, a range of rep tempos work. A...

How do bones react to progressive resistance training ? ⁣⁣ How many times do you hear people say you shouldn't train with weights because you might hurt yourself ?⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ Well, in reality, resistance training is probably the best thing we can do.. not only for our muscles, tendons and ligaments...

Fatigue is probably one of my favorite topics of resistance training science, and although we know something about it, there's definitely a alot of room for new research to enlighten us here. ⁣ ⁣ In today's post, I want to talk about whether or not it's a good idea to train while experiencing...

HOW DOES MUSCLE GROW, EXACTLY? ⁣ I mean, we know that eventually, if we train with weights we end up gaining some muscle mass.. but how ? Short answer: we don't know yet, exactly. And that's because we don't have a 100% clear answer. However, we have many pieces of the puzzle that can help us...

Lower repetitions with heavier weights are good for gaining strength. While higher repetitions with lighter weights are good for muscle endurance. But when muscle growth is the goal, things tend to become more confusing. Swipe left on the post above for more details on muscle growth and rep...

It's common for people to think that training with high reps helps you get more "toned" and lean muscles. But targeting a muscle group with higher reps won't increase fat loss in that area. - In one study, the participants trained only 1 leg 3x per week for 12 weeks straight. They gained a good...

If you consistently lift weights, there are 3 main types of adaptations your body goes through: Neuromuscular, Muscular & Connective Tissue adaptations. - First, we have neuromuscular adaptations. Your body recognizes movement patterns and becomes more efficient as you perform certain movements...

I used to follow all of the “rules of bodybuilding”. “Make sure you eat within 20 minutes of your workouts” “Simple sugars and EXACTLY 50 grams of protein post workout” “Cardio will keep you from gaining size” “Low reps for growth, high reps for definition” I could go on and on with this list...

When you perform both cardio and strength training in your routine, it is important to consider that cardio can interfere with muscle and strength development [1]. The timing at which you do cardio and strength training helps you minimize this "interference effect". - If we look at the research...

The lats appear to be a pretty even fiber type split, with around 50% fast and 50% slow twitch fibers. This means a wide range of repetitions and rest periods should be used and you should also (occasionally) utilize aids like lifting straps to ensure that your grip is not failing before your...

Research shows surprising link between weightlifting and cognition John Murphy, MDLinx | August 15, 2019 In a new study in the Journal of Applied Physiology, researchers demonstrated that weight training can overcome cognitive impairment and even jumpstart the creation of new neurons. Just...

4 Ways to Burn More Calories & Why Cardio Sucks!Choosing the correct type of exercise is critical for losing weight and keeping it off. By the end of this, you’ll realize cardio alone sucks for weight loss, but to explain this, first let’s recap how our body expends calories to put things in...

A Stimulating Rep is a repetition in which maximum activation occurs with a slow contraction velocity. Follow the steps on the infographic for maximizing muscle activation – both heavy weights or light weights taken to failure can produce high amounts of activation. Movement velocity will also...

Training with prior DOMS can be a sore subject, pun intended. Many are not sure if it’s okay to do or not, and the reality is that it depends. If your soreness is relieved by your typical warm-up, you’re probably good to go. However, if you’re still feeling the last workout’s DOMS after your...