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Strength training helps us become stronger and more functional. But even if you train consistently and use progressive overload, there are limitations to how much strength you can build. In this article, we’ll look at absolute strength and how it differs from maximum strength and how to measure maximum strength.
Is it more important to be lean or fit in terms of longevity? Does being physically fit matter more than how much body fat you carry? Find out what research shows about this issue.
If you use a very heavy resistance, you’ll maximize strength gains while using light weights and high volume is ideal for building muscle endurance – but what about muscle size? Is there a “sweet spot” in terms of volume and intensity that maximizes gains in muscle size? Find out.
If you had to select a weight that you could only do for a certain amount of reps would you know what weight to use for every exercise? Most people who workout probably don’t know the answer to the preceding question except for a few exercises. This is why many people never change their routines
