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New research challenges the assumption that heavy weights are necessary for muscle growth. Studies show that lifting lighter weights to exhaustion can be just as effective in building muscle as traditional heavy lifting. This approach offers benefits like lower injury risk, beginner-friendliness, and time efficiency. So embrace the power of low-load training for significant muscle gains!
It’s easy to get caught up in the details – how much weight to lift, how often to train etc. But, according to a new study, consistency trumps everything in terms of building strength and muscle size. Find out what the study shows and how to be more consistent in your own strength training.
You need weight training if you’re trying to get leaner. If you’re focusing on losing fat, should you focus on lower repetition ranges or higher repetition ranges when weight training? Let’s look at the science.
Working with heavy weights can lead to greater gains in muscle strength and size, but you need to do it safely. Here are some tips for using heavier resistance that will help you get the most out of your workouts while avoiding injury.
Do you HAVE to lift heavy weights to build muscle size or can you lighten up and still see gains? Find out what research shows about building muscle size and how heavy you have to lift.
Heavy resistance training with an emphasis on large muscle groups supposedly leads to larger gains in strength and muscle mass due to a greater release of anabolic hormones – but does it really? Some research suggests that the “anabolic advantage,” that comes from greater post-workout hormone release is actually a myth. Is there any truth to this?
Circuit training wins points for being a time-efficient, total body workout. But what if you want to build strength or increase muscle size? Can a circuit workout be a way to accomplish that? Find out what research shows.
Hi Everyone. This month we need to stick to our goals that we set for January and follow through with some shock training. We will be doing a mix of circuit, cardio, heavy weights and light weights all within one week each week for the next month. This keeps your body guessing and firing away trying to keep up with your high activity and multiple changes.
How long should you rest between sets to maximize your results when resistance training? It all depends on what you’re trying to achieve. Find out how rest periods impact the results you get when you train and how to decide how long to rest between sets.
Are you looking for a way to break through a strength training plateau so you can make new gains? Discover the benefits of super-slow resistance training and how it can challenge your muscles in a new way and restart the growth process. It’s a way to challenge your muscles differently. Find out how super-slow training works and what its benefits are.
Should you stretch before doing a resistance workout? It’s not a good idea to lift heavy weights when your muscles are cold – so should you stretch beforehand and what type of stretching is best? Find out why static stretching can reduce how well your muscles perform and what type of stretching is best before and after a workout.
To maximize strength and lean body mass, you need to challenge your muscles. That means lifting heavier weights. Does this mean high-rep workouts have no benefits? Definitely not. Discover the benefits of lifting lighter and doing more high-rep resistance during some training sessions
