Strength Training

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The 3 Best Strength Exercises for Older Lifters: Build Real, Functional Strength

September 9, 2026

Starting strength training later in life doesn't mean you need an entirely different category of exercise. Older adults can still train hard, use the same training principles, and build meaningful...

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9 Exercises To Actually Train Your TVA (Transverse Abdominis): Bodyweight, Strength, And Core-Specific Exercises.

The transverse abdominis (TVA) is arguably the most important core muscle for spinal stability and overall strength. As the deepest abdominal muscle, it wraps around your torso like a natural...

Interview With Dr. Belinda Beck: The LiftMor Study And Bone Health

Interview With Dr. Belinda Beck: The LiftMor Study And Bone Health

How heavy is too heavy for lifting weights? Can you increase bone density with light weights? These are just some of the questions people are constantly asking about training for...

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Can You Reverse Osteoporosis? The LIFTMOR Study Says Yes.

The LIFTMOR study was a 2018 landmark research project on the effects of high-intensity (high-load) resistance training on bone mineral density (BMD). For years, the positive effects of weight training...

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Strength Training For Weight Loss (The Right Way)

Lifting weights is a great way to burn fat, lose weight, and improve your body composition. But there’s a right way and a wrong way to go about it. Too...

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Is Starting Strength A Good Strength Program? Honest Critique + Rework

Mark Rippetoe's Starting Strength lifting program is one of the most iconic beginner strength programs. Almost everyone in the Strength World has either run it or is at least familiar...

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What Is HIRT (High Intensity Resistance Training? The Best HIIT Training For Muscle Mass And Strength

Most people use HIIT and think it's good for building muscle. It's awesome for conditioning, but it's actually not great for muscle hypertrophy and strength gains. Rather, HIRT is the...

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Is The Risk-To-Reward Ratio Of Deadlifts Worth It? Yes. And Here's Why

Debate over the deadlift's value has intensified. Once considered the "King of Exercises" for its full-body strength benefits, the deadlift now faces criticism over its "risk-to-reward" ratio. Some suggest it's...

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The 5 Biggest Misconceptions About Strength Training

February 6, 2026

And How It's Holding You Back It's time to start adding plates to the bar, grabbing heavier dumbbells, and placing the pin a little lower. Strength training has begun taking...

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What Is The Best Rep Range For Mass And Strength?

February 3, 2026

What's the best rep range for building muscle? What's the best rep range for increasing strength? What if we told you there's one range that can optimize both? In the...

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Should You Train For Strength Or Muscle Growth? Just Do Both

February 2, 2026

What's better: building muscle strength or muscle size? This is perhaps the silliest question that's being discussed among trainers and influencers. At the same time, it's important to realize that...

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3 Top Benefits Of Steel Mace Training (With New Research)

January 27, 2026

The steel mace has come from ancient training grounds into the modern gym and training field. Mace training uses a long club with an offset head that places most of...