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Recent studies show that EMG amplitude is higher for high-load training compared to low-load training. Does that mean heavier = better for hypertrophy?
Active imagery (or visualization) DOES have a role in building strong lifts. Here’s what it is and how to implement it.
An IPF Masters World Champion and world record-holder comes back to set a PR in every lift and improve his total. What’s his secret?
Does sarcoplasmic hypertrophy happen and, if so, what’s the effect on overall muscle growth?
The squat has several mechanical advantages over the deadlift, so why can’t your squat catch up with your deadlift? It comes down to one key difference.
You are not perfectly symmetrical. As long as an imbalance isn’t causing pain, muscular symmetry is not worth worrying about. Probably.
How do you fix the sticking point in the squat? You don’t. Here’s what you can do to make sure you’re in the best possible position to complete the lift.
As humans, we are hardwired for laziness. It was necessary for our ancestors’ survival, but is not so useful anymore. Here’s how to overcome it.
Learn to stop these 5 cognitive biases in their tracks in order to maximize your training and diet success.
Blood flow restriction work makes you stronger than heavy training alone and is easy to recover from. Read up on the science of BFR and how to implement it.
What You’re Getting Yourself Into: 1,900 words, 6-13 minute read time Key Points: Your hip structure will impact your strength and comfort in the conventional and sumo deadlift much more than factors like height and limb lengths. There are no factors that make either the conventional or the sumo deadlift inherently easier or harder. It’s more a matter of individual strengths and weaknesses. Hip extension demands are nearly identical between the conventional and sumo deadlifts.
Most strength standards tables are flawed. We created calculators that show you your potential and how you stack up. What you do with the data is up to you.
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