When it comes to fitness, many people strive to improve both strength and endurance. However, combining resistance and endurance training can sometimes lead to the
If there’s ever a time not to draw in your navel, it’s during exercise. Despite the long-held belief that “sucking in your gut” strengthens your
Chin-ups are one of the most challenging yet rewarding exercises in strength training. Back in 2021, Amanda could only complete 4 chin-ups (read here). With
A great way to wake up the central nervous system before a heavy lift is to stomp your feet. I picked up this tip from
Inserting strategic pauses when lifting weights is a great way to break the inertia and heighten muscular involvement. In particular, pausing in the bottom position
On August 13, 2016, I was hired by Natasha, a 30-year-old dentist who had never touched a barbell in her life. Her goal was to
Sometimes, to lift big numbers in the gym, you need to start light—really light—as in broomstick-light! Believe it or not, a simple broomstick can be
If I asked what the most popular set/rep scheme in strength training is, most people would respond with 3 sets of 10 reps. It seems
Want to lift heavier? Try tricking your nervous system with these three advanced warm-up strategies: 1. Postactivation Potentiation (PAP) for Strength Gains Gradually ramp up
Wouldn’t it be nice to pop a can of spinach and gain instant strength like Popeye? While that may be a fantasy, there are ways
