Hypertrophy

drop sets

Drop Sets: How To, Benefits, Muscle Groups & Examples

For serious strength gains or to overcome that pesky plateau haunting you at the gym, we have two words for you: Drop sets. This technique is beloved by bodybuilders and...

workout recovery

Your Guide to Muscle & Workout Recovery

One of the downsides of working out is waking up so sore you swear you did something wrong. Even if it’s not that bad, just waking up and not...

ideal thigh size

What's The Ideal Thigh Size For Men And Women?

Things have changed since the days of lifting in the '90s and early 2000s. And by "things have changed," we’re speaking about the emphasis that your average lifter puts on...

bad chest genetics

How to Fix Bad Chest Genetics for Bodybuilding

Do you have bad chest genetics, which makes every ounce of effort you spend building an impressive chest worthless? Well, one of the hardest lessons you’ll learn in life is that...

muscle imbalance

How To Fix Muscle Imbalances & Asymmetries

Let us start off by saying that muscle imbalances are very common and usually not a big deal. Everyone has some degree of asymmetry and a dominant side. The issue comes...

DOMS

Is DOMS Necessary For Muscle Growth?

Just about anybody who has ever done any type of exercise or training knows what DOMS is, or at least how it feels. DOMS stands for Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness,...

progressive overload

How To Progressive Overload for Strength and Hypertrophy

In this article, we discuss everything you need to know about the never-ending, always-important, progressive overload principle of training. As most of us want to gain both strength and muscle,...

how long to rest between sets

How Long Should You Rest Between Sets for Hypertrophy & Strength?

We can spend so much time trying to decide on a range of training variables and what can produce the best results; such as, how fast should we lift the...

training to failure

Is Training To Failure Good For Hypertrophy?

Training to failure is the single most effective method for hypertrophy training...or is it? Let's dig into some science and find out if we really need to train until our...

mind muscle connection

How to Build a Strong Mind Muscle Connection

Want the easiest way to maximize progressive overload with your hypertrophy training without needing to add any weight to the bar? We will assume so, which is why we’re going...

should you do isolation exercises

Are Isolation Exercises a Waste of Time?

February 10, 2022

To include isolation work or not include isolation work; that is the question. As the answer will differ depending on your training level and age, we will primarily be answering...

bodybuilding poses

8 Mandatory Bodybuilding Poses (+ 6 Other Moves To Impress)

January 27, 2022

Posing isn’t vanity—it’s part of the sport. Whether you’re chasing a pro card or you’re a dedicated lifter who wants to assess progress, posing is the art of maximal...