POV: You’ve got 3 sets of 8–10 goblet squats. You feel great, go heavier than usual, and grind out only 6 reps. You “missed” ...
For decades, lifters were told there was a "magic" rep range for hypertrophy — traditionally 8–12 reps. While this range is indeed effective, modern research has shown that muscle growth can occur ...
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Many gym influencers believe eccentric contractions lead to greater muscle growth. This stems from research showing that eccentric-only training produces larger post-workout mTOR signaling responses ...
To achieve an effective recovery of your muscles after obtaining your workout, it is necessary that you replenish your body ...
Walk into any gym, and you’ll hear plenty of talk about supplements—powders, capsules, and drinks that promise faster gains. The reality, though, is that only a handful of them are backed by solid ...
Whether you're new to working out, have taken a week (or six) off the gym, or have just been going extra hard during your sprint intervals, you've likely been greeted by an old friend: delayed-onset ...