What’s the best warm up before lifting? It’s not just 10 minutes on a treadmill. In this guide, I break down exactly how to warm up properly, including general warm ups, mobility work, and specific warm up sets, so you can lift stronger, reduce injury risk, and avoid wasting energy before your workout even begins
What is the best time of day to work out? I wouldn’t blame you if you were confused about this because everyone seems to have an opinion: Conventional wisdom says train in the morning to start your day right. But some coaches argue that it's better to train later in the day due to circadian rhythms. New research has shed some light on the "best time to train," including the best time to lift if you want to gain muscle...
Not sure which split routine workout plan is right for you? This guide compares 2, 3, 4 and 5 day split routines, explains how each schedule works, and shows you how to choose the best setup for hypertrophy, recovery and your weekly schedule. Whether you want to split your body 2 ways or 5, you’ll learn how to organize it for maximum muscle growth
Weight training systems that save you time without compromising your gains are the most valuable kind for busy people. When the same training method helps you easily achieve progressive overload as well, that takes it to a whole other level. The rest pause training method is one of the few that achieves both, and scientists have now confirmed it...
Scientific studies say that superset training is so efficient, it can cut your gym time by 50%. That’s great for busy folks, but it also brings up the question: Are these “time efficient” workouts any good for building muscle and strength, or is there a huge compromise, like you only get half the results?
Think you don’t have time to lift? Think again. In this post, you'll discover 10 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.
Arnold Schwarzenegger was famous for training twice a day on a system known as a double split routine and he went on to become one of the most muscular men of all time. Could splitting your workouts in two and doing half in the AM and half in the PM increase your muscle growth too, or is this technique only for the pros with superior genetics and unlimited time? Read on to see the pros and cons - you may be surprised at the answer!
One of the biggest debates in bodybuilding in the past decade has been about whether a higher or lower training frequency is better. Early studies that compared training each muscle only once a week to twice a week seemed to suggest twice a week produces more gains and that's what most trainers heavily promoted. But more recent studies that were better designed have increased our understanding of this subject
What’s the best split routine for building muscle? A 2-, 3-, 4- or 5-day splits? The truth is there are many effective ways to train. In this article, I break down the pros and cons of each option, explains when body part splits make sense instead of full body workouts, and help you choose the right split routine based on your goals
Is there really an “optimal” time under tension for building muscle? Many lifters swear by the 40–70 second rule, yet newer research challenges the entire idea. In this deep-dive, you’ll learn where the TUT concept came from, why it stuck, and what actually drives hypertrophy. If you’ve ever wondered whether set duration truly matters, this clears it up.
