Ideal rep range for building muscle?

In this post, I will be discussing about the different rep ranges that are commonly used in workout routines to build muscle - with science! Stick around to find out more. At the "Conclusion" section, I have a program recommendation which puts everything that is discussed here into an organized workout routine. If you'd like...

Mark Bell’s Slingshot review for the bench press(evidence-based)

I will be reviewing Mark Bell's Slingshot in this post.....with science! The slingshot was designed by Mark Bell of HowMuchYaBench.net as a training tool for the bench press. Table of contents Reactive SlingShot by Mark Bell. Click on picture to buy from Amazon Introduction Decreased demands of the prime movers when using Slingshot to bench press Raw...

The importance of the Romanian deadlift and other eccentric-based exercises for improving the deadlift

Table of contents Introduction Longer duration eccentrics lead to greater hypertrophy and strength Eccentrics improves flexibility of the targeted muscle Eccentrics MAY help prevent muscle strains References Introduction Eccentric exercises has been researched on many times in the literature. There are numerous benefits to incorporating eccentric exercises in your training. In this article, I am...

What does a weightlifting belt do?

In this post, I am going to answer the question "what does a weightlifting belt do?" with SCIENTIFIC research. Also at the end, I will do a quick review on the various weight lifting belts on the market, particularly Inzer weight lifting belts. Inzer lever belt. Click on image to buy from Amazon  Table of...

Live strong and prosper: the importance of skeletal muscle strength for healthy ageing (Study summary)

Introduction Ageing and the resultant loss of muscle mass Effects of loss of muscle mass (due to Sarcopenia) on the Quality of life Effects of loss of muscle strength (due to Sarcopenia) on health The impact of exercise on muscle mass and muscle strength retention Live strong and prosper (and chase them gains!) References Introduction...

Benefits of weightlifting shoes

Introduction What are weightlifting shoes? Performance benefit of weightlifting shoes Better squatting benefits weightlifting shoes Potential muscle building benefits of weightlifting shoes Conclusion Weightlifting Shoe Review Introduction Should I get weightlifting shoes? Does weightlifting shoes improve my squat? Does weightlifting shoes help with quad growth? These are probably some of the questions you might be...

Creatine : The Best Muscle and Strength Building Supplement?

Foreword What is Creatine and how it works Relevant studies to building muscle and strength Practical implications References Foreword Clickbait title, i know. If you're here, you're probably interested in building strength/muscle. Unfortunately, there is no magic pill to gainz as a natural athlete to build muscle, and there's certainly no magical supplement either. With...