Programming Articles

The Complete Resource: What do you need to advance from a beginner to intermediate to advanced lifter? The Complete Strength Training Guide is your ultimate programming resource, with programs and thorough advice for lifters in all stages.

Programming for Hypertrophy: Is there a hypertrophy range of 6-15 reps per set that will net you more muscle growth? The Hypertrophy Range – Fact or Fiction? looks at this question both scientifically and practically.

Programming for Strength: Think bodybuilding and powerlifting training should be different? Think again. Powerlifters can learn a lot from bodybuilders about size and strength. Read more about programming for strength in this popular article: Powerlifters Should Train More Like Bodybuilders.

March 23, 2020 By The Stronger By Science Team

Immune Function, Home-Based Workouts, Fat Burners, and...

The COVID-19 pandemic has had wide-ranging impacts, with some of those impacts relating to fitness. In today’s episode, Greg and Eric discuss the small, free, easy things you can do to support normal immune function, and how to…

March 23, 2020 By Greg Nuckols

How to Make Gains Without a Gym

Maybe you’re trying to hold onto your gains during a pandemic, maybe you just want to be equipped for high-quality home workouts when it’s challenging to make it to the gym, or maybe you just want to save…

March 16, 2020 By Hayden Pritchard

Are Ammonia Inhalants Effective?

In this article, we are going to learn what exactly an ammonia inhalant is, examine whether they have been shown to be effective, and finish with some thoughts on their use.

March 12, 2020 By The Stronger By Science Team

Heart Rate Variability, Antagonist Stretching, and Chrononutrition...

Greg and Eric’s plans to morph the show into a political podcast have met an untimely end, but the show must go on. In today’s episode, they discuss some totally unsubstantiated claims about the coronavirus, also known as…

March 2, 2020 By Greg Nuckols

Bench Press Range of Motion: An Exception...

Much of what we know about range of motion specificity comes from single-joint studies and squat studies. When we branch out to the bench press, things get more complicated.

February 27, 2020 By The Stronger By Science Team

Antioxidants, Injury Risk Factors, and The Conjugate...

We’re back with a new episode after a week of exhausting President’s Day and National Sticky Bun Day celebrations. In today’s episode, Greg shares some Feats of Strength, along with an announcement about how to participate in a…

February 17, 2020 By Andrew Patton

What Factors Influence Injury Risk in Powerlifters?...

In Part 3 of the series of articles based on our yearlong injury study, we’ll be digging further into the data, and examining how the factors that may contribute to injury risk interact.

February 13, 2020 By The Stronger By Science Team

Metabolic Rate, Artificial Sweeteners, Electromyography, and Non-Failure...

Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Greg and Eric are back with another episode. First, Greg shares some recent Feats of Strength. Next, Greg & Eric answer some listeners’ questions about topics such as resting metabolic rate prediction…

January 30, 2020 By The Stronger By Science Team

Cell Swelling, Genetic Ceilings, Touch-and-Go Deadlifts, and...

Greg and Eric are back with the second episode of Season 2, and it’s a great one. First, the guys discuss a ton of remarkable Feats of Strength from the last few weeks. Next, Greg & Eric answer…

January 16, 2020 By The Stronger By Science Team

Doping, Collagen, Goals, and Hyperplasia (Episode 33)

We’re back from our winter break with an excellent episode to kick off Season 2. This episode features an important update from the Game Changers cinematic universe, and some incredible feats of strength involving athletes with unbelievable longevity…

December 26, 2019 By The Stronger By Science Team

Year in Review, Effective Reps and Antioxidants...

The final episode of the year begins with a brief recap of the wins and losses we experienced in 2019, and an announcement about our podcasting plans for 2020. After that, Greg shares some Feats of Strength, along…

December 19, 2019 By The Stronger By Science Team

Q&A: Myonuclei, Sodium Bicarbonate, Bands For Hypertrophy,...

In today’s episode, Greg and Eric field listener questions about how the myonuclear domain theory relates to hypertrophy, sodium bicarbonate supplementation, using bands for hypertrophy training, and more. In addition, Eric defends his honor, his integrity, and his…