Strength Training

should women lift heavy
Should Women Lift Heavy Weights: What Science & Experts Say
Yes! Women should lift heavy weights in the gym! One of the oldest misconceptions inside the gym is that women shouldn't lift weights, let alone heavy weights! Well, if you've... Read more...
squats
Squat ROM Techniques For More Gains
Ass-to-grass? Squat to parallel? Partial squats? There are many ways to squat, and many people swear that theirs is right. It can get confusing, so we're writing this article to... Read more...
bench press
Bench Press ROM Techniques For More Gains
The mighty bench press is the epitome of weight lifting. Everyone does it, and it's one of the best exercises you can do to increase your pressing strength. Now, one... Read more...
squat workout program
Back Squat Program: Specialized Workout Plan
Sometimes, when you want to squat more, you must give it some special attention. You see, when you begin squatting, you can make progress relatively easily and dont need a... Read more...
back squats
How Many Reps For Back Squat? Find The Perfect Range
The back squat is the single best exercise you can use to build your lower body. It plays an intricate role in most people's programs to build massive quads and... Read more...
bench press how many reps is best
How Many Reps on Bench Press? Find The Right Rep Range
Performing the bench press is easy. What gets a bit complicated is knowing how many reps you should do. 8? 12? 1? It's really not too complicated once you understand... Read more...
deadlift program
Deadlift Program: 2-Day Plan
The mighty deadlift. This single lift can either make you or break you in the gym. Your number can say a lot about you as a lifter, as it's the... Read more...
dumbbell workout plan
The Ultimate 12 Week Dumbbell Workout Plan For Strength & Hypertrophy
If you usually train with barbells, perhaps the single best alteration you can make to your training is to use dumbbells only. Dumbbells offer different stimuli while allowing the same... Read more...
range of motion
Range of Motion (ROM)
Range of motion. Everyone tells you you must use a full range of motion when you train. It seems obvious, but much research has produced information that begs the question;... Read more...
Hitting Muscles From Different Angles for Muscle Growth
Hitting Muscles From Different Angles for Muscle Growth
Is hitting a muscle from a different angle actually better for muscle growth? This idea has been talked about forever in gyms from old-school bodybuilders, leading some to believe it’s... Read more...
how to spot on bench
How To Spot Someone on Bench Press
It’s happened to most of us. There you are, in the gym, resting between your sets, and you get a tap on the shoulder. “Can you spot me, bro?” You... Read more...
how to spot back squats
How To Spot Someone On Back Squats
The best lifters in the world are smart and put their safety first. Part of this involves having a spotter for certain exercises that pose a risk. The general job... Read more...