Is Your Training Smart or Stupid? A Coach’s Checklist to Avoid Burnout
You’ve probably been told to “train harder” or “push through the pain.” But according to Tom Miller, our in-house Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), that…
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You’ve probably been told to “train harder” or “push through the pain.” But according to Tom Miller, our in-house Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), that…
Many lifters get to a point where they feel like they’re practically living in the gym and pushing each set to failure but still aren’t making…
There is only so much time you can spend in the gym. Plus, there is a point of diminishing marginal returns, after which extra effort yields…
Training for a particular objective can feel like a race against time. You constantly push yourself in and outside the gym to get the best bang…
When it comes to mastering the work behind the scenes as a bodybuilder, no one could do it quite like Frank Zane. In a recent Instagram…
Overtraining has always been a topic of interest for Rich Gaspari, a celebrated bodybuilding veteran from the 1980s-90s. In a recent Instagram video, Gaspari discussed how…
Lee Labrada‘s experience in bodybuilding and knowledge of exercise mechanics has turned him into one of the most respected voices in fitness. In a recent YouTube…
The optimal rest time between workouts, crucial for maximizing the rebuilding process, is 48-72 hours. If this period is shortened, your muscles won’t have sufficient time…
If you notice your strength is waning or encounter overtraining fatigue, exercise scientist Dr. Mike Israetel has a simple and easy solution to address these problems.…
Your workouts must be intense if you want to achieve the desired results. Unless you keep pushing yourself, your body will adapt to your workouts, and…
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…
Are you tired of being tired after a workout and dread that feeling of exhaustion that hits you like a ton of weights after hitting the…
The biceps are arguably the most loved muscle group. It is common to hear people skip leg days, but you’ll never hear of anyone missing arm…
Most men have an emotional connection with their chest. You might have to take what we just said with a pinch of salt, but it does…
Ancient history is rich with tales of elite warriors. Some of the most famous include the Spartans, Mongols, and the armies of Rome. Without the luxury…
Fitness experts LOVE to argue! Ask a group of ten trainers how best to achieve your workout goals, and you’ll probably get ten different answers. Some…
What Did Phil Heath Think About Overtraining? Sometimes people train to the point where they actually start getting weaker. But how can this be true? The…