Step foot in the gym and you'll likely spot two types of lifters: one busting out endless reps with lighter weights, and another lifting heavy loads for considerably less reps. Both have equally ...

That's where RIR becomes a valuable tool. By stopping a rep or two short of failure, you reduce the likelihood of breakdown ...

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There are lots of ways you can increase weight in the gym. But we’ll focus on two good ones. If you are a beginner, using the ...

It's easy to get caught up in the details when you're trying to stick to a new training programme. How many reps are correct? Are you doing enough sets? And exactly what weight should you be lifting?

Hypertrophy, Recovery, and Longevity Training Hypertrophy training isn't just about moving weight — it's about surviving it. If you're chasing s ...

Lifting weights to failure is an effective strength training technique for advanced lifters but may be dangerous for beginners.

Picking the right weight dumbbells is like shopping for clothing: You won’t know what works for you until you actually try it (on). It’d be great if there was some magic equation that would calculate ...