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High reps, low weight vs. Low reps, high weight: What’s the best way to build muscle?

The importance of strength training is well known. But when it comes to how to strength train, the advice can be confusing. Popular workout modalities take vastly different approaches. Low-impact ...
The Washington Post

Strength training is hot right now. Here’s how to do it properly.

Strengthmaxxing, like spring, is in the air right now. Everywhere you look, someone’s lifting. Celebrities, influencers, scientists, aging, shirtless rock stars and Cabinet secretaries all seem to be ...

If You Can Do This Many Push-Ups Without Stopping After 50, Your Upper Body Strength Is Elite

A CSCS trainer explains what your push-up count reveals about upper-body strength and control after 50.
Outside

New Research Suggests There's a Better Way to Track Strength Training Than the One-Rep Max

If there’s one concept in strength training that even an endurance guy like me is familiar with, it’s the one-rep max. It’s the heaviest weight you can lift with a one-off effort for any given ...
Self

Why the 5x5 Workout Might Be the Key to Serious Strength Gains

After months (maybe years) of performing three sets of 12 reps on repeat, your muscles are likely craving a fresh—and heavier—training routine. One path forward: the 5x5 workout plan. The ...
Women's Health

Strength training vs hypertrophy: the key differences (and which you should do first)

When it comes to working out, women often have a mix of goals that go far beyond just aesthetics or strength. It's about feeling good, taking care of your mental health, and yes, getting stronger, too ...