The famous adage “If you fail to plan, you plan to fail!” applies to strength training as it does to just about any other endeavor.
The ability to perform a proper chin-up—grabbing an overhead bar and pulling yourself up until your chin clears it—is a struggle for many. Some see
When I first started as a fitness director at a commercial gym, this was the training log they used: I created a more detailed version
I remember when I first started lifting seriously in a commercial gym. My routine consisted of one body part a day. I would go to
Q: In your article The Russian Approach to Size and Strength T-Nation Archive, you mention “decrease the load by 5% each set” in one section,
Trying to superset or circuit train in a crowded gym can feel like an impossible task. You grab a bench, turn around for two seconds,
I know, you’ve heard it before: “You can build muscle and lose fat, and all it takes is 20 minutes a week!” There’s probably an
Legendary bodybuilders like Tom Platz and Robby Robinson built their incredible physiques by lifting heavy for high reps. That was one of the secrets to
Prescribing a specific number of repetitions is not always ideal in strength training. Sometimes, regulating time under tension (TUT) is a better approach than simply
When it comes to strength training, sometimes it’s best to count reps, and other times it’s better to regulate time under tension (TUT). Here’s an
