How To Gain Muscle With Drop Sets Based On Science (11 Studies)

2025-11-24T20:48:20-05:00By |bodybuilding, Gain Muscle, Weight Training|

You may have heard of drop sets before because they've been around a long time and drop sets are one of the most popular high intensity muscle building methods. Arnold famously used drop sets on barbell curls to build some of the best biceps of all time. Today you see recreational lifters doing drop sets every day in every gym. Maybe you already do them too. But if so, are you sure you're doing them right? If you're doing them wrong, or not doing them at all, you're missing out on major gains...

How Long Should You Rest Between Sets: The Definitive Guide To Rest Intervals

2025-11-24T20:47:23-05:00By |Weight Training|

How long should you rest between sets? It depends on your goal, the exercise, and how intensely you train. In this science-based guide, you’ll learn the ideal rest intervals for strength, hypertrophy, conditioning, and time efficiency. You’ll also discover exceptions like supersets and density training, plus tips for busy lifters. Follow these guidelines to get better muscle and strength gains from every workout.

How Many Sets Should You Do To Build Muscle: The Definitive Science-Based Guide For 2026

2025-11-24T13:41:16-05:00By |bodybuilding, Gain Muscle, Weight Training|

How many sets should you do to build muscle? Some say one all-out set to failure is enough, while others swear by higher-volume training. What does the latest science actually show? This article breaks down decades of research to reveal how many sets per muscle group per week deliver the best results - and why more isn’t always better when it comes to muscle growth

What is Junk Volume In Weight Training And How Much Is Too Much?

2025-11-12T19:25:30-05:00By |bodybuilding, Weight Training|

What is junk volume? In weight training, it’s the extra work that adds fatigue but not results. This article explains what junk volume really means, why more sets aren’t always better, and how science shows there’s a point where gains plateau. Learn how to spot wasted effort, train smarter, and make every set count...

Time-Efficient Strength Training For Busy People

2025-11-11T10:19:19-05:00By |Weight Training|

Think you don’t have time to lift? Think again. In this post, you'll discover 9 proven, science-based strength training techniques that help you get more gains in less time. From supersets and drop sets to minimalist workouts and smarter rest intervals, you’ll learn how to train efficiently without sacrificing results. Perfect for busy people who want faster workouts and better balance between fitness and life.

The Best Minimalist Weight Training Workouts – 2 Days / Week

2025-11-08T05:42:22-05:00By |Weight Training|

Pressed for time? You can still get stronger and improve your physique with only two lifting days a week. The key is choosing the right exercises and progressing them consistently. In this article, I’ll share a minimalist, full-body training plan that delivers real results without long gym sessions — plus tips to keep making progress, avoid plateaus, and stay motivated

How Lifting Weights “Backwards” Helps You Keep Gaining Muscle And Lifting Pain Free For Life

2025-06-27T18:43:18-04:00By |bodybuilding, Weight Training|

There are standard guidelines for choosing all your weight training variables. Traditional trainers and textbooks advise us to follow these rules if we want the best results in strength and muscle growth. But sometimes, after you’ve learned the rules, it pays to break them and do things completely “backwards.” This is especially important to understand as you get older and joint pain becomes an issue you have to deal with...

The 7 Biggest Lifting Mistakes That Kill Your Muscle Gains

2025-06-20T14:44:15-04:00By |Gain Muscle, Weight Training|

If you’ve been lifting but your muscle gains have stalled - or never really took off - this post is for you. Discover the 7 biggest training mistakes that sabotage progress and how to fix them fast. From poor intensity and lack of progressive overload to ego lifting and inconsistent programs, these are the real reasons you’re not seeing results. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned gym-goer, this checklist will help you break through plateaus and start building serious muscle, starting today...

33 Superset Combinations To Build More Muscle In Less Time

2024-11-08T08:20:38-05:00By |Featured, Superset Training, Weight Training|

Did you know there are at least a half a dozen types of supersets, and one of them is the ultimate way to build more muscle in less time? This training system is scientifically proven, it works for everyone, it's engaging, and it gets you done with your workouts in half the time

An Introduction To The 3 X 4 Body Part Split

2024-09-27T14:40:42-04:00By |Weight Training|

Today I want to talk about 4-days per week training programs and introduce you to an outstanding and different type of lifting schedule that can build serious muscle with only 4 training sessions per week. I call it 3 X 4 Muscle. This type of training schedule is ideal for people who: 1. Are experienced lifters. 2. Are serious about gaining muscle. 3. Like body part splits (rather than full body training). 4. But are busy and can realistically only train 4 days a week consistently. 5. And or, have felt burned out training more often like 5 days a week, and especially 6 days a week...

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