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Strength Standards – How Strong Are You?

So, you think you’re strong? if you go to the gym and lift weights, you are probably stronger than the average person. But how strong are…

Tom Miller, CSCS ·
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One Rep Max Weighted Pull Ups Calculator

Pull-ups, and their close relative chin-ups, are great for building a bigger back and stronger arms. But, after a few months of training, many people can…

Patrick Dale, PT, ex-Marine ·
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One Rep Max Triceps Dips Calculator

The great thing about bodyweight exercises like pull-ups and dips is that you don’t need any extra equipment to do them. Just grab the bars and…

Patrick Dale, PT, ex-Marine ·
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One Rep Max Weighted Muscle-Ups Calculator

The muscle-up is one of the most challenging bodyweight exercises around. Combining a chest-to-bar pull-up with a dip, the muscle-up works virtually every muscle in your…

Patrick Dale, PT, ex-Marine ·
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Squat Max Calculator: One Rep Max Squat

Squats are the crowned king of exercises. Whether you are a bodybuilder, powerlifter, strongman, gym bro, or booty girl, the squat should be part of your…

Patrick Dale, PT, ex-Marine ·
Bodybuilding

What Does PR Mean in Gym?

As soon as you get a little serious about lifting weights, you’ll probably have friendly neighborhood gym bros question you about your personal records (PRs). Now,…

Vidur Saini ·
Muscle

The 11 Best Set/Rep Schemes for Hypertrophy

When it comes to choosing set/rep schemes for bodybuilding, most fitness experts suggest doing several sets of somewhere between 8-12 reps. This allows you to use…

Patrick Dale, PT, ex-Marine ·
Muscle-Building

The 7 Most Intense Bodybuilding Methods

Training intensity means different things to different people. On the one hand, intensity can refer to the weight you are lifting and its relationship to your…

Patrick Dale, PT, ex-Marine ·
Muscle-Building

Intermediate Powerlifting Programs

At some point in a powerlifter’s career, there comes a time when progress doesn’t occur as frequently or with the amount of effort it used to…

Chelsea White ·
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How to Calculate Your Bench Press 1RM

Want to know your bench press potential without the math? Our calculator simplifies the process. Enter a weight you can comfortably lift for a few reps,…

Tom Miller, CSCS ·