The Turkish get-up (or TGU) may very well be the consummate functional, total-body exercise. After all, it leaves roughly zero muscles untouched, hits every plane of movement, gets your heart rate up,...
There’s probably no topic that has been researched and debated more in the last ten years or so than resistance training volume. That is, how many sets per muscle group per week...
Lately, I’ve been in the groove of my workouts. About every other day I make it a point to do something that breaks a sweat — whether it’s going for an easy...
If you’re serious about putting on size, you should know that the quality of your reps matters just as much as the quantity of them. One of the most effective — and...
Consider me your peer. I will not speak to you as an authority on
strength training, but simply as someone who gets it. “It” being
your experience as a novice...
Y’all. We made it through 2020!And we have a great way to celebrate: our 2021 Workout Challenge.Like we’ve done in years past (see here and here), we’ve put together a 2021-themed workout...
Many factors go into creating the best workout for your fitness goals. You probably know it’s important to pick the right amount of weight to lift and follow a certain rep and set...