Hypertrophy

30 grams of protein
30 Grams of Protein: Best Foods and Their Costs
We all know we need protein to build muscle. Many of us know we need a lot of protein to build muscle. But, simply telling someone to “eat more protein”... Read more...
vertical pull
5 Vertical Pull Exercises Every Workout Routine Needs
Vertical pull exercises are essential components of any well-rounded strength training program. Ever wanted a wider back? These are the exercises that are going to help you have to turn... Read more...
horizontal pulling
5 Key Horizontal Pull Exercises for Your Workout Routine
Horizontal pulling exercises are fundamental for building a strong, muscular back and enhancing overall upper body symmetry. These exercises not only sculpt the muscles of the upper and mid-back but... Read more...
vertical push exercise
7 Key Vertical Push Exercises for Your Workout Routine
When it comes to building upper body strength, vertical push exercises are indispensable. These movements target your shoulders, triceps, upper chest, and upper back, making them crucial for developing a... Read more...
what are horizontal push exercises
5 Key Horizontal Push Exercises for Your Workout Routine
Horizontal push exercises are fundamental movements that target mostly the upper body, particularly the chest, front delts, and triceps (although seated leg press is technically a horizontal push). These exercises... Read more...
muscle soreness after workout
Can't Straighten Arms or Walk Right after Workout? (DOMs Help)
We’ve all been there. You’re having a great workout and decide to throw in an extra exercise, or a few more sets. The next day, you’re really feeling it, and... Read more...
one rep max calculation
1-Rep Max Calculations: Seven Methods for Different Uses
Calculating your 1-rep max (1RM) is an important step in any gym-goers arsenal. Besides being able to answer the inevitable “How much do you bench?” question, you’ll also be able... Read more...
giant sets and compound sets
How To Use Tri-Sets, Giant Sets & Compound Sets: Maximize Muscle Growth
When it comes to lifting weights, people are always looking for a new way to hit their muscles. While some of the techniques you’ll see on TikTok are laughable at... Read more...
How Many Chest Exercises Per Workout
Trainer's Take: How Many Chest Exercises Per Workout?
Has your chest training stalled? Are you not getting the results you want? One possible reason is you’re not doing enough work in the gym. Or maybe you’re doing too... Read more...
is crossfit dangerous
CrossFit: Effective Workouts or Injury Magnet?
How do you know if someone does CrossFit? Wait for it….Because they'll tell you!!! But let's be serious. Crossfit has blown up in the last couple of decades, and with... Read more...
progressive overload examples
Progressive Overload Examples: How to Continually Boost Your Workout Intensity
We know you're probably thinking, "Great, another article on progressive overload." Truth be told, it is another article on progressive overload, but it's going to actually give you progressive overload... Read more...
different types of resistance training
7 Types Of Resistance Training: Styles, Equipment & Benefits
There’s more than one way to skin a cat! And there’s more than one way to build muscle! We all know of good ‘ol barbell training, but that’s not the... Read more...