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Mind-muscle connection: When and how?

There has been controversy over the mind-muscle connection for decades; but what is it all about, and when is it effective? Bodybuilders...

Training to failure, is it confusing?

A definition of what training to failure really is, along with concise instructions on how, when, and why to do it. Multiple...

Old-school training methods that work

Exploring lesser-known training methods that are nevertheless among the most renowned in terms of efficiency. Bodybuilders from the early 20th century through...

Muscle group, sets, or exercises?

Knowing how to train a specific muscle group to achieve symmetry or build exceptionally large muscles is one of everyone's goals. Specifically,...

Hamstrings, do you vary your deadlifts?

Are you trying to build stronger hamstrings and keep your back healthy? Here’s what you should do when training the deadlift. The...

Resistance bands vs. weights, are they comparable?

A meta-study concludes that elastic band training develops strength just as well as free weights or machines. For reasons everyone can relate...

A little history of HIT

The so-called high-intensity training, or HIT, is famous, but it also has a history—would you like to read it? Around the 1980s,...

Squats, why use a belt?

Comparing basic squats with belt squats through the activity of the muscles of the trunk and lower limbs. Basic squats are commonly...

Torque, how can it be explained?

Torque has a bit of a bad reputation in bodybuilding; generally, it is used in terms of the rotator cuff, but is...

Discussion: How do calves respond better?

If you train your calf muscles, they can grow—but how should you train them? The point of debate is whether you train...