Training
Strength Training for Women: Ditch the Myths, Embrace the Power
Go to most gyms and you’ll see more men than women lifting weights. From my experience as a 30-plus-year veteran personal trainer and gym owner, I…
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21-Day Bootcamp Fitness Challenge: Total Body Revamp
As a former British Royal Marine Commando, I’ve attended numerous bootcamps over the years. Granted, these were not fitness bootcamps, but the basic intention was the…
Powerlifting
Block Periodization vs Linear Periodization – Which Is Best?
Improving strength and performance is the ultimate goal for all athletes and lifters. Evidently, one of the biggest factors that will determine success is the training…
Training
Low-Volume Strength Training: The Secret to Building Muscle Efficiently
There are lots of valuable commodities on planet Earth, including gold, fossil fuels, and rare minerals used in modern technology. However, the most precious resources for…
Muscle
Building Muscle After 50: Guidelines and Workout Program
Strength training, bodybuilding, and powerlifting are often seen as activities best suited to people in their 20s and 30s. And, let’s be frank, things like the…
Body Mechanics
Hybrid Training: How to Combine Strength and Endurance
Because of something called the interference effect, a lot of exercisers feel compelled to choose between strength training and endurance training. In some cases, this means…
Bodybuilding
Old Man Strength — Everything You Need To Know
Bodybuilding, CrossFit, Strongman, Powerlifting, and Olympic Weightlifting all use different techniques and have different objectives but share one thing — strength. Fitness trends might change, and…
Arms
11 Push-Up/Pull-Up Workouts for Upper Body Muscle Gains
Building muscle is often seen as complicated and time-consuming. According to a lot of training information, you need access to state-of-the-art workout equipment and have to…
Muscle-Building
How to Use Negative Reps to Build Muscle and Get Stronger
Training to build strength and muscle mass isn’t easy. Creating a head-turning physique takes time, effort, and energy. You need to pay your dues in the…
Powerlifting
6 Powerlifting Strength Training Programs – Beginner to Advanced
Strength training, also known as resistance training, involves lifting weights with the goal of building muscle mass, strength, and endurance. Although all strength sports, including bodybuilding,…
Muscle-Building
Hypertrophy vs. Strength Training – What’s the Difference?
When it comes to designing the perfect training program, there are a lot of things you need to consider. Factors you must think about include: Training…
Muscle Science
Compound vs. Isolation Exercises — The Ultimate Verdict
Strength training exercises are generally categorized as compound and isolation movements. In my seven-year experience as a personal trainer, most lifters, especially beginners, want to know…
Training
French Contrast Method for Strength and Power
Training for any sport is time-consuming. Not only do you need to find time to practice the skills of your chosen activity, but you also need…
Bodybuilding
12 Reasons To Do Push-Ups Every Day
Push-ups are one of the first exercises an individual learns to perform. You probably did your first push-up in school under the watchful eye of a PT…
Arms
The Best Shoulder and Bicep Workout for Strength and Size
While the shoulders and biceps are two of the smallest upper body muscles, they often have the biggest impact on how you look – especially when…
Training
15 Best Barbell Exercises for Strength, Size, and Power
Barbells have been around for hundreds of years. Despite being so old-school, there isn’t a better (read: effective) training tool for building size and strength. Combined…
Muscle Science
7 Reasons You Aren’t Getting Stronger
While a lot of lifters want to build muscle mass and have no real interest in performance, others work out with weights because they want to…
Featured
15 Best Bodyweight Exercises for Muscle Size and Strength
Bodyweight training is incredibly effective for building muscle, strength, and overall functionality. That’s not to say that lifting weights is subpar or ineffective. It’s just that…
Training
10 Best Plyometric Exercises to Build Explosive Power
While there is nothing wrong with training to look fit and strong, some exercisers want to perform better too. After all, if you are any sort…