Category: Training

Put your wearable to work! Learn how to use the metrics your wearable device provides to monitor your stress, influence your recovery, and customize your workouts. Wearable devices are now commonplace in just about every active population. When I say wearable devices, I’m talking about technology like Fitbits, Whoop Bands, Oura Rings, and dozens of …

Stuck at home with limited weights but still want to be challenged? These 7 strategies will take your workouts to the next level without adding sets, reps, and weight. A goal of many fitness-loving individuals is to make each workout better than the last. We’ve been told the harder you train, the better, right?  Let’s …

Think training to failure is necessary for gains? Think again. Train with technical proficiency at percentages of your 1 rep max and you’ll see far greater results. A common misconception in strength training is that each and every set must be taken to muscular failure in order to yield a positive adaption. When it comes …

Don’t have access to your favorite upper body gym machines but still want to hit your favorite upper body workout? Check out these band, barbell, and dumbbell alternatives! Getting the motivation to train at home can be tricky. You’re not at the gym surrounded by other people training with the machines that you like to …

You don’t get bigger or stronger by only lifting weights. Learn the importance of effective training stimuli and great recovery in achieving exceptional results. You don’t get bigger or stronger lifting weights. You get bigger and stronger recovering from lifting weights. Stimulus + Recovery = Adaptation For outstanding results, you need to take care of …

Wondering how to choose your next workout program? Confused about when to take deload weeks? We’re answering those questions and more! Train smarter, not harder. In my previous article, ‘How to Change Your Workout Program for Non-Stop Gains’, I discuss the 3 principles of program design and 8 training variables to change in your current …

Think you can’t have a great leg day from home with just your bodyweight? Think again! Check out these 9 underrated leg exercises that require no equipment. One of the challenges with home workouts, especially for advanced lifters, is gathering enough exercises to create a program that can actually challenge you the way training in …

Don’t have access to gym machines but still want to hit your favorite machine-filled lower body workout? Check out these band, barbell, and dumbbell alternatives! There have been a lot of people that have had to make decisions to train at home for a variety of reasons. While the convenience of working out within your …

Reduce the risk of injury and increase strength and muscle mass potential with mobility! Learn about the 3 most common mobility issues and how to improve them. Most people think mobility and flexibility mean the same thing and use the words interchangeably. This is incorrect. Mobility and flexibility are certainly linked, but they are not …

Stop jumping from one program to the next. Learn how to manipulate 8 specific training variables to actually reach your goals and avoid plateaus, injury, and boredom! Finding a good workout isn’t difficult. Just search the workout routine database here on Muscle and Strength, and you’ll find a host of great options specific to your …