A Push-Pull Approach to Strength Training
You can take a variety of approaches to strength training. One that may yield benefits and jumpstart muscle growth is a push-pull approach to strength training.
You can take a variety of approaches to strength training. One that may yield benefits and jumpstart muscle growth is a push-pull approach to strength training.
Who doesn’t want a smaller, more defined waistline? Exercise, by helping with weight control, can help. However, you may have heard that some exercises can actually widen the size of your waistline and make you look “blocky?” Is there any truth to this?
There are various strategies for exercise recovery after workout. However, certain approaches could actually interfere with the positive adaptations you get from a workout. Here are three you should know about.
Is there a minimum intensity you have to use for muscle hypertrophy? Is it possible to build muscle definition using light weights? Find out what research shows.
Your muscles can grow and become stronger with training but there’s variability in how much an individual’s muscle can grow. Why do some people develop muscle and strength so easily while others struggle? What affects muscle hypertrophy?
Who doesn’t fear training injuries? Certain injuries are more common than others. Here are some of the most common and what you can do to prevent them.
Squats and lunges are two exercises that work the glutes. You might wonder whether one is more effective for targeting glute muscles than the other. Find out what EMG studies show and how to get the most out of your next glute workout.
Dark chocolate is a tasty indulgence and one that we’re learning has health benefits. Surprisingly, there may be benefits to eating dark chocolate before a workout. Here’s why.
Cellular Health – You can probably rattle off a long list of health benefits of exercise – but did you know working out even helps your cells function better? In turn, this can lead to slower aging and better metabolic health. Find out more.
Is your back training done in a balanced manner? Here’s why it’s important and what exercises can help you get a stronger, more defined back muscles.
What do you sip after a workout? A study shows drinking a cup of coffee with caffeine might offer some surprising benefits it could help your muscles recover more quickly.
You produce the most growth hormone as an adolescent but levels drop dramatically with age. This can lead to the gradual loss of muscle and bone tissue. Can regular exercise bring about a release of growth hormone?