Neck Strength Training
If you want to increase the strength of the neck for a particular sport or the size of the neck muscles for an aesthetic goal, there is no substitute for…
Motion and Muscle Lengths Affect Muscle Growth
Learn how to gain more strength and build more muscle by paying attention to your range of motion and the lengths of muscle you are going through. This article also…
Leg and Knee Exercises with a Closed Chain
An interesting idea in movement and rehabilitation divides the exercises into closed chain and open chain. Chains are links of body parts such as the foot, ankle, knee and hip…
Regional Hypertrophy Is Predictable
The idea that Regional Hypertrophy is normal and can be manipulated with exercise selection is now well established. However, the question remains, can we predict the results of longitudinal regional…
You Can Drop (Set) Weight for Gains
Drop sets are enjoyable, fast, and result in similar hypertrophy and strength gains as traditional sets, according to a new meta-analysis. So, are Drop Sets All you need? This article…
The Comprehensive Core Training Guide For Strong Muscle
Your core muscles have a central function, and targeting these muscles can lead to increased performance in a variety of exercises. Read this article to deepen your understanding of the…
Conceptually Simple but Deceptively Complex
Specificity is given. All trainers learn the “said” principle and know that the body produces specific adaptations to the imposed requirements. So if you want to get stronger, you lift…
Still Crash Dieting Is a Bad Idea For Energy
A recent study shows that jumping into a severe energy deficit was just as effective as a progressive progressive energy deficit for body composition. So, are they equivalent? Well, no.…