Lighter Weights
How much resistance do you use when you squat? There are occasions where you’re best served squatting using lighter resistance or even your own body weight. Here are 6 times you should consider lightening up on the resistance.
Have you heard of the muscle pump? It’s a phenomenon where your muscles look bigger after a workout and you have to train a certain way to achieve it. Here’s the question. Does training in this manner boost muscle hypertrophy more?
Are you familiar with blood flow restricted training? Does it offer benefits? This article discusses how it works and whether it’s a better way to build muscle. Get the full scoop on blood flow restricted training and whether it can benefit your strength-training routine.
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.
How heavy do you have to lift to build strength? Can you even get stronger using light weights? Find out what a new study shows about using light weights for strength development.
Can you really get stronger lifting lighter weights? That’s what a new study from McMaster’s University seems to suggest. Yet this goes against conventional thinking. Find out more.
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
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.
