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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.
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.
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.
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
Some people, particularly women, want to get more “muscle tone.” They fear if they lift heavy weights they’ll get bulky. This article talks about the myth of “muscle toning” and why lifting heavy weights combined with high-intensity interval training is best for getting muscle definition without bulk.
This is a picture showing Brenda doing a lateral raise with a 10 to 20 degree tilt during her 100 rep challenge. We filmed five bonus 100 rep challenges for XTrain. These mini challenges usually take less than 10 minutes and will give your targeted muscle and incredible pump. Our 100 rep challenges also help
Think you have to lift heavy to build lean body mass? A new study challenges this assumption. Find out what new research shows about lifting lighter weights and the effect is has on body composition and strength. You may be surprised.
To build muscle, you need to lift weights that are heavy enough to cause microscopic tears in muscle fibers. Does that mean light weight lifting is worthless? Not necessarily. Find out why.
To build muscle, you need to lift weights that are heavy enough to cause microscopic tears in muscle fibers. Does that mean light weight lifting is worthless? Not necessarily. Find out why.
I had spinal fusion surgery due to chronic pain in my lower back and down my right leg. After surgery I was unable to work for 8 months and I gained a little over 30 pounds. Before surgery I was slightly overweight and weighed about 170 Lbs. I am 5’11” and my ideal weight is
