Category: Training
15 Challenging Workout Finishers You Need To Try
You just finished your workout—you’re semi-gassed out, sweating from head to toe, each of your muscles feeling like they’re about to burst from being so stretched and full of blood,...
Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE) vs. Percentage Based Training (PBT)
Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE) vs. Percentage Based Training (PBT) Training intensity is more than a number — it’s how you get results in the gym. One of the first...
One Rep Max Calculator (Tool + Supporting Research)
The 1RM (One Rep Max) Calculator An Introduction To The 1RM Calculator (One Rep Max) The 1-repetition maximum (1-RM) test is the gold standard test for evaluating the maximal dynamic...
Stretching For Hypertrophy {Muscle Growth}: Does it work?
Training Intensification Tip Part 2: Inter-set Stretching & Stretch Mediated Hypertrophy Intensification techniques, also known as advanced techniques, are a scientific term for methods like drop-sets, cluster sets, pre-exhaustion (or...
How To Use Supersets In Your Training
Training Intensification Tip Part 1: Supersets Intensification techniques, also known as advanced techniques, are a scientific term used for methods like drop-sets, cluster sets, pre-exhaustion, rest-pauses, reciprocal sets, and eccentrics....
The Complete Guide To Using Cluster Sets (What? Why? How?)
Cluster Sets are a training method that has been around for a VERY long period of time and can be implemented into a strength focused or hypertrophy focused (muscle growth)...
HIIT vs. LISS: What Cardio Strategy Burns More Fat?
HIIT vs. LISS: Which Works Best and When To Use Them Introduction A common question is “Should I do HIIT or LISS?” — There are some nuances to the answer,...
Two-A-Day Training: Is More Better? Or Destructive?
Training twice per day, also known as two-a-days, stems from the idea that more is better. For athletes, two-a-days are common because it helps them focus on strength and conditioning...
How To Get 6-Pack Abs (3-Step Guide To A Shredded Core)
How To Get 6-Pack Abs Table of Contents How To Get 6-Pack Abs 1. Fat Loss Nutrition 2. Direct Ab Training 3. Time and Patience Core Training Vs. Training...
Training Volume: How Many Sets Per Week is Enough?
The Volume Landmarks The optimal amount of volume is going to be somewhere between the maximum adaptive volume and the maximum recoverable volume. These two terms are 2 of 4...
How Sore Should You Be After A Workout?
Many people question whether or not getting sore after a workout (training session) is a good thing. Many people also argue about whether or not you should continue to get...
How to Intensify Your Workout: 7 Proven Training Techniques
How to Intensify Your Workout: 7 Proven Training Techniques What happens when you feel your exercise routine start to fall flat? You spend countless hours in the gym, yet you’re...