Look, if you’re at all curious about weight lifting and strength training exercises, you’ve probably heard the word “reps” at some point. You may have even used the abbreviation yourself but still not ...
“People get focused on the weight on the bar because of the term ‘load’ in progressive overload,” says Norton, but more reps ...
Charles Poliquin, legendary for his training methods and unmistakably powerful arms, wasn’t called the 'King of Biceps' for nothing. Known for pushing the boundaries of muscle growth, Poliquin ...
Designed exclusively for iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch, strength-training app Reps & Sets 26 was developed by a long-time Cult ...
Alison Marie Helms, Ph.D., C.P.T., a certified running coach, agrees that while injury is not always 100 percent preventable, strength training can “stack the deck in your favor.” The thing is, the ...
After months (maybe years) of performing three sets of 12 reps on repeat, your muscles are likely craving a fresh—and heavier—training routine. One path forward: the 5x5 workout plan. The ...
A bank worker in his 40s got more defined muscle with simple tweaks to his routine. He burned fat by paying attention to portion sizes and setting a daily protein goal. He also started lifting heavier ...