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Weight loss is a common goal for people who wish to improve their health, compete in a physique sport, or make weight for a strength sport with weight classes. However, weight gain is an equally valid and important diet goal, and should be approached just as strategically. This article discusses how to construct an optimized…
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A few years ago, studies using very high weekly set volumes were published, and the debate raged whether these high volumes were necessary. A new study examining an even higher weekly set volume was just published. This video breaks down the new study and determines if and when very high volumes might be beneficial for…
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Flexible programming – choosing which training session you’ll do based on how you feel that day – is a logical strategy. However, a new study adds to the surprisingly null findings on the topic. This article discusses specific situations in which a flexible template may have merit and how to implement flexibility.
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A new study says that deliberately slow eccentrics might be beneficial for hypertrophy. However, the totality of evidence on training tempo has a lot of holes in it. This article takes a thorough look at both concentric and eccentric durations for strength and hypertrophy.
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Are hip thrusts better for glute hypertrophy than squats? Which one yields better strength transfer to the deadlift? Is EMG predictive of hypertrophy? A lot of interesting questions are addressed in this recent preprint that pits the hip thrust head-to-head against the squat.
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Selecting attempts at a powerlifting meet is more than just finding your 1RM for the day. We sat down with all-time great powerlifting coach Matt Gary who provided insight into attempt selection from his 25+ years of coaching at the highest levels of the sport.
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Assistance work can be programmed in a myriad of ways, but how does it follow within the periodized construct, and what are the various loading options?
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Real World Effects of Low Carbohydrate High Fat Diets in Strength Athletes
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One of the most common questions in the world of nutrition is, “How much protein should I eat, and when?” A new study adds some nuance to the conversation, and suggests that protein distribution matters in some contexts. Read on to find out if you’re maximizing the impact of the protein in your diet.
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Hypertrophy: It’s a listed goal next to strength, power, and muscular endurance in your textbook or professional manual, complete with ranges for each variable of training. What assumptions does this framework require? This article takes a “first principles perspective” on hypertrophy, using it to provide a model for progression.