Tag: Hypertrophy

How Muscles Grow: Hypertrophy vs. Hyperplasia

If you lift weights, you are probably interested in building bigger muscles.…

Patrick Dale, PT, ex-Marine

What Is Muscle Maturity and How to Achieve It?

Bodybuilding is a sport of aesthetic details. Even if two bodybuilders weigh…

Patrick Dale, PT, ex-Marine

Smith Machine Hack Squat: Build Strong Legs and Glutes Fast!

Abbreviated from the name of its inventor George Hackenschmidt - Estonian Strongman…

Matthew Magnante, ACE

Side Push-Up: Strengthen Your Core and Upper Body Effectively

At first glance, the side push-up appears as a beginner or rehabbing…

Matthew Magnante, ACE

Single Leg Step Ups: Sculpt Your Legs and Core Effectively

A more advanced variation of the popular aerobics class cardio activity, single…

Matthew Magnante, ACE

Master the Reverse Dip: Target Triceps, Chest, and Back!

Need an idea for a bodyweight triceps builder or maybe something to…

Matthew Magnante, ACE

The Hierarchy of Successful Hypertrophy Training

Building muscle, a process called hypertrophy, takes time, energy, commitment, and hard…

Patrick Dale, PT, ex-Marine

Light vs. Heavy Loads for Hypertrophy Training

Ask almost any bodybuilder how many reps you should do to build…

Patrick Dale, PT, ex-Marine

Hypertrophy vs. Strength Training – What’s the Difference?

When it comes to designing the perfect training program, there are a…

Patrick Dale, PT, ex-Marine

Strengthen Your Glutes: Master the London Bridge Exercise

Rows and pull-ups getting a little redundant? If so, the London Bridge…

Matthew Magnante, ACE

Single-Arm Skull Crusher: Target Your Triceps & More!

Fully developed triceps add size and shape to your upper arms. The…

Steve Theunissen, PT

Landmine 180: Target Your Legs, Core, and Shoulders Effectively!

Crunches, leg raises, and planks all have their place in an ab-building…

Matthew Magnante, ACE

Kettlebell Seesaw Press: Strengthen Deltoids & Core Muscles

The kettlebell seesaw press is a version of the alternating kettlebell overhead…

Matthew Magnante, ACE

Kettlebell Sumo High Pull: Build Glutes, Legs, and Upper Body

The kettlebell sumo high pull (or kettlebell sumo deadlift high pull) is…

Matthew Magnante, ACE

Kettlebell Pistol Squat: Target Your Lower Body & Core Strength

The kettlebell pistol squat is not for the faint of heart. This…

Matthew Magnante, ACE

Build Upper Body Strength with the Larsen Press Exercise

The barbell bench press is the undisputed king of upper body exercises.…

Patrick Dale, PT, ex-Marine

Kettlebell One-Arm Row: Master Your Back and Biceps Strength

The kettlebell one-arm row is a back exercise variation and alternative to…

Matthew Magnante, ACE

Kettlebell Front Squat: Target Your Legs and Core Effectively

You might be thinking, "Isn't this the same as the goblet squat"?…

Matthew Magnante, ACE

3×3 Workout for Hypertrophy, Strength, Fitness, and Fat Loss

Most exercisers have multiple fitness goals. They want to get fit, build…

Patrick Dale, PT, ex-Marine