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The idea that you can make reliable inferences about hypertrophy from strength data is becoming increasingly common. Even worse, the idea that strength data is even better than hypertrophy data for making inferences about hypertrophy is becoming increasingly common. In this article, I explain why strength data is less informative about hypertrophy than hypertrophy data is.
How accurate are trainees and coaches at predicting repetitions in reserve, and what can be done to perfect their prediction accuracy?
Many influencers have gotten excited about lengthened partials and stretch-mediated hypertrophy. However, the evidence isn’t as clear as you may think.
A previous study found that progressing load lifted or reps led to similar increases in strength and muscle size. A new study made the same comparison, but did they find the same results? This article discusses the new study and when to use specific progressive overload strategies.
While most new supplements released to the market don’t pan out as effective, some do. So, if preliminary data supports the potential efficacy of a new supplement, why not try it out? The only potential downside of trying a new supplement is wasted money, right? Not so fast.
Grip strength can be the limiting factor in performance for many different strength athletes. Read this article to explore the science and practice of grip strength training and forearm muscle development for both strength and aesthetics.
Caffeine can give a boost of energy and acutely improve performance, but concerns about potential downsides (such as sleep disruption or heart issues) are common. This article discusses both the pros and the cons of caffeine consumption.
The majority of goals I get asked about identify a specific body-fat percentage as the target and set a specific deadline for goal completion. In this article, I explain why I think both strategies are typically suboptimal and propose an alternative approach.
People are starting to favor autoregulated load prescriptions now that the limitations of the classic percentage-based loading charts are well known. However, a meta-regression updated these loading charts, so this article discusses whether percentage-based prescriptions are worth revisiting.
Dr. Helms is currently halfway through his fifth competitive bodybuilding season, during which he won a WNBF pro card. In this interview with Lauren Colenso-Semple, he discusses the art and science of peaking, how his approach has evolved over the years, and considerations for individuals competing in back to back shows.
When life happens and you have to adapt your training program, these strategies will help you stay on track toward your goals or deadlines.
Since sumo deadlifts disproportionately reward people who already have great leverages for deadlifting, it shouldn’t be too surprising that a disproportionate amount of the best deadlifters are sumo deadlifters.
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