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ADVERTISEMENT Are you spending a lot of time at the gym trying to keep your ripped abs and biceps in top shape? All that effort can still head easily downhill. Clearly, a healthy diet and a balanced lifestyle are the first steps to take full advantage of your training efforts. However, there...

Is it optimal to perform full or partial range of motion (ROM) reps? In a study by Gerard McMahon and colleagues, the aim was to identify the differences between training with a full ROM compared to a partial ROM. Recreationally active study participants in their late teens and early 20s...

If you’re an advanced athlete, someone who hits the gym leisurely, or find yourself somewhere between those two ends of the spectrum, push-ups need to be in your program. There is simply no doubt about their effectiveness. Bodyweight training seems to have taken a backseat recently since a wide...

If you’ve been interested in health and fitness for any length of time, this is a question that you’ll almost certainly have come across. You’ve maybe even asked it yourself. You probably recognise the need for both, but may not fully appreciate the benefits of them in a fat loss context, or...

You’ve just received a magic lamp. Congrats! Rub it three times, and you can choose one of two wishes: 1. Gain muscle without adding any body fat. You just train, eat, and slabs of muscle layer onto your body. You don’t have to eat outrageous amounts of food and the muscle keeps packing on. 2...

WHAT’S A DELOAD, AND WHEN DO YOU NEED ONE? Feeling a little fatigued in training? What could it be? Your sleep, nutrition, and stress catching up? Or have you been pushing it too hard in training and it’s time for a deload week? If you’ve been in Persist for more than a few weeks, you may be...

1. LOAD ONLY MATTERS TO YOUR EGO It feels weird to say this as someone who used to chase every single pound and point. But unless you’re competing, it’s true. You get stronger and bigger muscles through mechanical tension. And how much load you need to create this tension varies dramatically. A...

6 HARD TRUTHS ABOUT METCONS 1. HIGH-INTENSITY CARDIO IS LIKE A DRUG - IT'S HARD TO BREAK THE HABIT When you push yourself hard doing High Intensity Cardio, or a CrossFit Metcon, there is an almost euphoric feeling when you are done. Not many people love the pain while they are in the midst of...

by Andreas Abelsson Lifting weights is the best way to get strong and build an impressive physique. However, those are not the only benefits of strength training. Whether you’re a general fitness enthusiast, bodybuilder, or new to exercise, the advantages of strength training extend to everyone...

December 22, 2023 by Andreas Abelsson If you’re looking for bodybuilding statistics, whether out of personal interest or for a work or school project, this article is for you! Here you’ll find interesting facts about bodybuilding in general and statistics on the training and dietary practices of...

January 5, 2024 by Daniel Richter Tracking your workouts is one of the simplest ways to improve your strength training results. Whether in a paper journal or in a workout log app like StrengthLog, the important thing is that you write down what you did and try to do more next time. But should...

Author Randal Claytor Associate Professor of Kinesiology, Nutrition and Health, Miami University When you enter the gym, which way should you head first? Toward the treadmills and spin studio to get your sweat on with a cardio session? Or toward the free weights and strength-training...

I’ve been a gymrat for over a decade. Trust me when I tell you, I’ve made every mistake in the book after many failed diet and training attempts that left me feeling frustrated, hopeless and questioning if I will ever achieve my fitness goals. In the process I learned the importance of having a...

The gluteus maximus, often termed the body’s powerhouse, serves as a crucial muscle responsible for both form and function. Beyond its role in shaping the buttocks, this robust muscle plays a pivotal part in various movements, from extending the hips to stabilizing the pelvis. While genetics...

Experienced bodybuilders often meticulously plan their pre-contest training regimen during the off-season. They employ strategies such as split system workouts, carefully calibrated sets and reps, and a diverse array of targeted exercises to maximize muscle growth and strength. Their primary...

So you want to be a bodybuilder! Good choice – their is no other sport that has the potential to improve your body from head to toe so dramatically. At the same time, it will make you far healthier on the inside. But it will only do those things if you do it right. In this article, we provide a...

Fasting is becoming a popular way of burning fat and getting in shape these days. In fact, it’s one of my favorite ways to stay lean all year long… But there’s one major problem with fasted training… Studies have shown that even though it increases fat loss, it also causes muscle loss...

Given a choice between leg day and arm day, which one would you choose? It’s not like training legs is not essential because it is, but nothing gives you instant gratification more than a wicked arm pump. In the mirror by the dumbbell rack, doing endless biceps curls and shoulder raise...

What Is Intra-Workout? An “intra-workout” is a dietary supplement consumed during a workout. Unlike pre-workout supplements that ready the body for training or post-workouts that aid recovery, intra-workouts focus on boosting exercise performance during a workout. Ingredients in intra-workout...

Written by Michael Matthews EVIDENCE BASED BUILDING MUSCLE FacebookPinterestTwitterEmail Behold! Not one, not two, but a camel-load of only the finest, evidence-based training tips this side of Damascus. Don’t do behind-the-neck pulldowns. They’re more likely to irritate your shoulders, and...