It’s becoming clear that a lot of published research is unreplicable and untrustworthy. How do incorrect findings occur, and how can we predict whether the results of a particular study are likely to be sound?
When To Trust Research Findings Read More »
This article is a complete guide to lumbar flexion in lifting. We’ll cover neutral vs. flexion, research on how dangerous (or not) flexion really is, and how to educate your clients on safe practices.
Should You Fear Lumbar Flexion? Read More »
There is a lot of debate about training frequency for muscle growth. See what the data actually say.
Training Frequency for Muscle Growth: What the Data Say Read More »
There’s a lot of debate about the effects of training frequency for strength gains. However, the data are surprisingly clear.
Training Frequency for Strength Development: What the Data Say Read More »
If you’ve been bodybuilding for any length of time, you’ve probably heard the following: “Training damages your muscles. Your muscles then repair, getting bigger and stronger in the process.” But is it really true? I dug into the science to find out.
Training for Hypertrophy: The Case Against Muscle Damage Read More »
How do factors like age, strength, or sex impact strength gains in competitive powerlifters (not just untrained subjects in a lab setting)? I analyzed the data of almost 20,000 competitors, and these are the results.
How Sex, Strength, and Age Affect Strength Gains In Powerlifters Read More »
Going vegetarian or vegan and worried about losing your gains? In this longer article, we dive deep into the difference between vegetarian diets and non-vegetarian diets, the difference between plant and animal protein, and what to keep in mind when trying to make gains on a vegetarian or vegan diet.
Plant Gains? Advice to the Vegetarian and Vegan Athlete Read More »
There are a lot of misconceptions about strength training for women. This article clearly lays out what the research says about male vs. female strength and muscle growth, and the inferences we can draw from those findings.
Strength Training For Women: Setting the Record Straight Read More »
Bodybuilders preach the importance of the “mind-muscle connection.” However, when you’re actually putting full effort into your reps, does that focus on the target muscle actually affect muscle activation?
Internal Cues Don’t Affect Muscle Activation with Explosive Lifting Read More »
In Part 2 of this concurrent training series, we will cover the molecular exercise physiology of concurrent training and provide some application for concurrent programming.
Concurrent Training for the Powerlifter, Part 2: Physiology & Application Read More »
Hypertrophy can effectively occur at heavy, moderate, light, and even very light loads. But there can be a big difference between what produces results in the lab and what produces results in the gym. Here’s what you need to know.
Low-Load Training for Hypertrophy Works in the Lab. Will It Work in the Gym? Read More »
In all but one fringe case, knowing about the labeling error on foods is fun trivia, but doesn’t actually affect the utility of tracking calorie intake in the real world.
Nutrition Labels Are Inaccurate (and the Math Behind Why It Doesn’t Matter) Read More »
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