We're always looking for efficient ways to get fitter. That doesn't have to involve overcomplicating workouts or changing our routine altogether. Instead, simply making modifications to your rep ...
If you’re struggling to advance your big lifts, or your form needs some refinement, there’s a strength training technique that may help you get closer to achieving your goal: pause reps. Typically, ...
A new study challenges one of strength training’s longest-running debates. The rep debate has been raging in gyms for decades. Should you lift heavy for fewer reps? Go lighter for higher reps? Can you ...
If there’s one concept in strength training that even an endurance guy like me is familiar with, it’s the one-rep max. It’s the heaviest weight you can lift with a one-off effort for any given ...
After months (maybe years) of performing three sets of 12 reps on repeat, your muscles are likely craving a fresh—and heavier—training routine. One path forward: the 5x5 workout plan. The ...
Push-ups have earned their place as a go-to strength test. They’re simple to set up, easy to measure, and tough to fake once ...
Right up there with a balanced diet, strength training is the original biohack for longevity and the key to a strong, healthy body. But whether you’re a beginner or seasoned athlete, how much strength ...