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Most new exercisers think training consistently is a sure-shot path to more gains. This idea is generally fueled by newbie gains, where a lifter makes exponential…
As a veteran personal trainer, it’s my job to help my clients achieve their fitness goals quickly and efficiently. They don’t appreciate wasting time, so it’s…
Sticking to the same training regime for an extended period can lead to a training plateau. It typically occurs when the body adapts to your training…
Every athlete, irrespective of the sport, must work on their explosive strength to improve their overall performance. Whether you are a footballer, sprinter, or even bodybuilder,…
As a multi-talented athlete, Dr. Layne Norton continues to provide evidence-backed information on weightlifting. In his latest effort, he revealed if slow or fast lifting can…
Are you ready to take your leg gains to the next level? Then it’s time to try eccentric squats! Squats are the crowned king of exercises.…
Should you train to failure, or is it best to leave a couple of reps in the tank? We explore this hotly debated bodybuilding topic. When…
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…
In the majority of cases, the best way to do any exercise is with a controlled tempo and perfect form. This keeps the tension on your…
Dynamic strength training exercises like squats, bench presses, and deadlifts involve three phases of muscle contraction. Those phases are: Eccentric – when you lower the load,…
More muscular biceps – we all want them. That’s why every bodybuilder and most recreational exercisers do plenty of sets of curls. After all, dumbbell, barbell,…
When it comes to training, a lot of lifters pay very little attention to how they perform their reps. They load up the bar and then…
Don’t worry if you have never heard the term “eccentric” before. You are not alone. You might be unaware of eccentric exercises, but you perform them…
The standing barbell curl is one of the most popular biceps builders on the planet. Used since the early days of strength training, it’s successfully helped…
Before we get into why tempo training is so valuable, it’s important to understand exactly how to read a tempo prescription, such as @3131 or @40×0.…
Most resistance exercises involve two phases of movement – one where you lift, and another where you lower your chosen weight. Collectively, this is called an…
Whatever your training goal is, you must use the right exercises and training methods if you want to make the fastest possible progress. Your body adapts…
