Hypertrophy

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... Read more...
should you do isolation exercises
Are Isolation Exercises a Waste of Time?
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... Read more...
bodybuilding poses
8 Mandatory Bodybuilding Poses (+ 6 Other Moves To Impress)
For amateur and pro bodybuilders, poses are MANDATORY. And for "gym rats", doing poses is no different than singing in the shower or dancing in your living room. Posing doesn't make you a poser... Read more...
blood flow restriction training
What Is Blood Flow Restriction Training?
If you’ve been browsing Instagram or went to the gym over the past few years, you’ve probably seen people wearing straps around their arms or legs while training. These tight... Read more...
average biceps size
Average Bicep Size By Age And Gender, And How To Pump Yours Up
Let's face it, big bulging biceps aren't going out of style any time soon. Have you ever wondered how you measure up to the average size of biceps? Well, you... Read more...
rep ranges for hypertrophy
Re-Evaluating Rep Ranges Based On Recent Discoveries
One of the very first things you learn when you start going to the gym is that you lift lightweight for muscle hypertrophy and heavyweight to get stronger. Everyone knows... Read more...
strength standards
Men & Women Strength Standards: How Strong Are You?
With the state of social media (hello Instagram and Facebook), there has been a massive influx of men and women frolicking about with crazy chiseled bodies who preach they’re “100%... Read more...
dense vs big muscle
Dense Muscle vs Big Soft Muscle: How Your Training Matters
You walk into the gym and see someone half your size lifting almost twice as much. How does this happen? Bigger muscles aren’t necessarily the stronger muscles. In this post,... Read more...
concentric vs eccentric
The Difference Between Concentric and Eccentric Muscle Contraction
When reading the words "concentric vs eccentric", do you think of circles or muscle contractions? Or do you not think of anything at all? If you thought about muscle contractions... Read more...
train each muscle group twice a week
Why You Should Train Each Muscle Group Twice A Week
A constant debate in the fitness world centers around training protocols. An often-asked question is “should I train each muscle group once or twice a week?”. The scientific evidence says... Read more...
strength vs hypertrophy
Strength vs Hypertrophy Training: How Does Training For Strength And Size Differ?
Do you want to be the strongest guy in the gym? Or do you want to build muscle mass? Here lies the dilemma between strength vs hypertrophy.  Training for strength and... Read more...