What Is HIT Training? High-Intensity Training Explained (Benefits, Science, and How to Use It) December 19, 2025 High-Intensity Training (HIT) is one of the most hotly debated approaches in strength training. While often being mischaracterized on one end or overhyped on the other, HIT is better understood... Read more...
Is Plant Protein Powder Good For Muscle Growth? Research Says Yes (2025) December 18, 2025 Plant protein powder as a supplement may be just as effective The war rages on. Animal protein vs plant protein: what’s the difference, and which is better? No matter how... Read more...
3 HIT Training Programs From Mike Mentzer, Dorian Yates, & Dante Trudel December 17, 2025 Heavy Duty, Blood and Guts & DoggCrapp High-Intensity Training (HIT) has been generating debate for decades, but has now overflowed into the mainstream. Traditional bodybuilding has always emphasized volume for... Read more...
How Many Sets to Build Muscle? New Research Finally Reveals the Optimal Volume December 15, 2025 A more nuanced take on traditional guidelines Modern bodybuilding guidelines recommend training each body part with 10-20 weekly sets. Minimalists say 4 weekly sets, while followers of HIT training may... Read more...
Is Low-Volume Training Effective for Muscle Growth and Strength? | Science Explained December 12, 2025 Low-volume and intensity-focused training has skyrocketed in interest over the past few years. It promises to be the superior method of training, and with figures such as Mike Mentzer and Dorian... Read more...
High Volume vs. Low Volume Training: Which Is Better for Muscle Growth? December 9, 2025 Once just a preference, the argument between high volume vs. low volume has gotten out of control. Two camps have emerged that seem determined to prove they're right and the... Read more...
5 Fitness Myths That Still Persist Today December 8, 2025 How Many Do You Still Believe? Fitness and exercise science has exploded over the past decade. Ultimately a young field, sports science has been able to answer many questions about... Read more...
What Causes Muscle Growth? Here Are the Real Mechanisms December 4, 2025 And Busting The Myth Of Muscle Damage "How does muscle growth occur?" is one of the most misunderstood topics in strength training. For decades, lifters have believed that muscle growth... Read more...
5 Pieces Of Bro Science That Are Actually True December 2, 2025 They Knew Before Science-Based Lifting "Bro science" gets mocked a lot lately, especially with the rise in evidence-based lifting; it's just nonsense passed down over the years. But here's the... Read more...
Concurrent Training: How To Train For Strength And Aerobic Simultaneously November 28, 2025 Many lifters assume endurance work harms muscle growth or strength, and it’s the reason they use for not training cardio. While this may be just an excuse for some, other... Read more...
3 Training Principles You Need To Know For Building Muscle and Strength November 25, 2025 Training has been made to be ultra-complicated these days. However, when you strip away all of the nuance and confusion, real progress comes from following just three principles. These three... Read more...
RPE, RIR, and Bar Speed: The 3 Most Effective Autoregulation Tools for Strength Training November 24, 2025 Autoregulation is a training method where you adjust weight, reps, and effort based on your performance and readiness that day, rather than fixed percentages. Strength can fluctuate up to 15-20% depending... Read more...
