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VBT-training
Bar Speed Training: The Complete Guide to Velocity-Based Strength Training (VBT)
Bar speed training, also known as velocity-based training (VBT), is one of the most effective and precise ways to autoregulate strength training intensity. While traditional methods like RPE or RIR... Read more...
lifting-tips
5 Devastating Mistakes New Lifters Make (That Are Holding You Back)
Throughout our time in the industry, we have collaborated with hundreds of clients. During this period, we have noticed certain mistakes new lifters have that hold them back from progressing. We're... Read more...
back-off-sets
Back-Off Sets: A Powerful Strength And Hypertrophy Training Method
How do you get stronger? It's a question a lot of people have, and one which has many answers. But one of the best and most underused methods is back-off... Read more...
personal-training
Should You Hire a Personal Trainer? 5 Proven Benefits You Need to Know
Do you need a personal trainer? Or a lifting coach? These are one of the first questions new lifters have when they start training. In most situations, you probably should.... Read more...
lifting-heavy
Lift More Weight Instantly! 4 Science-Backed Benefits of Training With a Partner
There are two truths in the gym. Gaining fat is easy. Building muscle is hard. This is why there are numerous empty promises of quick methods to boost strength and... Read more...
tennis-for-longevity
Can Sports Make You Live Longer?
The Real Key To Longevity And Lifetime Health As our quest for fitness evolves, there has been a massive increase in longevity and living longer.  Everyone wants to hold on... Read more...
low-impact-exercise
What's The Best Exercise? Walking Is A Top Contender (More Research, 2025)
We at Set For Set are huge fans of walking, Good ol' basic walking. People can get caught up debating whether or not it's considered "exercise," but we feel that's... Read more...
training-hard
Are You Lifting Hard Enough to Build Muscle? Here's How to Know.
Many new lifters struggle with a common question: Am I training hard enough?  With so much conflicting information and debate around intensity and volume, it's easy to get lost in... Read more...
live-longer
The Missing Link to Longevity: How Hobbies Can Help You Live Longer and Healthier
Having no means of enjoyment or purpose that you pursue solely to enrich yourself is one of the fastest ways to mental health issues and poor health. We’re talking about... Read more...
benching
What Happens If You Bench Press Every Day? New Research Says You'll Make Serious Gains
There has been a new project going around stating that maxing out on bench press can increase your 1RM significantly. While that sounds crazy, it's not the only study. But... Read more...
t-levels
Normal Testosterone Levels Aren't Normal: What You Really Need to Know About Your T-Levels
Over the last few years, men's health has finally been given the attention it deserves, particularly when it comes to testosterone levels and TRT treatment.  Drops in T-levels have been... Read more...
creatine
Is Creatine Just a Placebo? Vice Gets It Wrong — Here's What the Science Really Says
Every once in a while, Vice decides to comment on fitness and nutrition, and their conclusion is usually misguided. In Early 2025, they published an article where they suggested that... Read more...