fitness

The Texas Method: The Best Way to Set New PBs in the Gym?

The Texas Method: The Best Way to Set New PBs in the Gym?

Many new lifters hit a wall after a little while. You might have strong early results, possibly following a beginner program like Starting Strength, but eventually the progress you see...

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The Mind-Muscle Connection: Does It Really Work?

The Mind-Muscle Connection: Does It Really Work?

What if I told you that you could use your mind to lift more and get better gains in the gym? If you’ve ever watched a legit bodybuilder train, you...

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Top 12 Muscular Endurance Exercises to Increase Strength & Stamina

Top 12 Muscular Endurance Exercises to Increase Strength & Stamina

A lot of people neglect muscular endurance when they train. As a result, these people tend to have poor functional strength compared to their size and 1-rep max. This is...

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Cardio Before or After Weights? What the Science Says

Cardio Before or After Weights? What the Science Says

Should you do cardio before or after lifting weights? It’s a debate that’s been waged in gyms, online forums, and locker rooms for decades. Some swear by warming up with...

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How to Fix Muscle Imbalances: A Science-Based Guide to Restoring Strength and Preventing Injury

How to Fix Muscle Imbalances: A Science-Based Guide to Restoring Strength and Preventing Injury

Muscle imbalances are not just a minor nuisance—they’re a serious issue that can affect your performance, increase injury risk, and cause chronic pain.  Whether you’re an experienced lifter, recreational athlete,...

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AMRAP Workouts: What They Are and How They Can Transform Your Fitness

AMRAP Workouts: What They Are and How They Can Transform Your Fitness

If you've spent time around CrossFit boxes or high-intensity interval training circles, you've probably heard the acronym AMRAP.  Short for "As Many Rounds (or Reps) As Possible," AMRAP workouts have...

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HIIT Benefits for Women: Body Composition, Cardio Fitness, and More

HIIT Benefits for Women: Body Composition, Cardio Fitness, and More

High-intensity interval training, aka HIIT,  is a style of exercise that includes short bursts of high-intensity movement followed by a brief period of rest in between.  HIIT workouts have gained...

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Cluster Sets: A Game-Changer for Strength, Hypertrophy, and Performance?

Cluster Sets: A Game-Changer for Strength, Hypertrophy, and Performance?

Want to get more from your resistance training? You might want to try cluster sets. I know, I know. Another training method being hyped up online. But research suggests that...

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Slow Reps or Fast Reps: Which Is Best for Strength and Muscle Growth?

Slow Reps or Fast Reps: Which Is Best for Strength and Muscle Growth?

An ongoing debate related to resistance training is whether it’s better to do your reps quickly or slowly.  Some say it’s better to lift explosively, maximizing force production, while there’s...

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The Best Rhomboid Exercises For Better Posture and Performance

The Best Rhomboid Exercises For Better Posture and Performance

You’re probably neglecting your rhomboids… and it’s costing you in terms of aesthetics, strength and functional ability. These muscles might not be as famous as the lats or traps, but...

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Farmer's Walk: Benefits, Techniques, Variations, and Programming

Farmer's Walk: Benefits, Techniques, Variations, and Programming

Farmer strength is a real thing (just like dad strength). And what if there was a way to get “farm strong” without spending 12 hours a day doing manual labor?...

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The Ultimate Guide to Weight Vest Training

The Ultimate Guide to Weight Vest Training

Want to turn up the difficulty in your workouts (and also your results)? Try working out with a weighted vest. West vest training is a great way to challenge your...

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