Look, if you’re at all curious about weight lifting and strength training exercises, you’ve probably heard the word “reps” at some point. You may have even used the abbreviation yourself but still not ...

Lie flat on a bench with your feet planted firmly on the floor. Unrack the barbell and lower it under control until it ...

Everything you’ve been taught about building muscle and getting stronger might be completely backwards. While you’ve been religiously counting reps and pushing through sets like a human calculator, a ...

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One method he recommends as an effective tool in your training arsenal, is the dead stop method. The rep adjustment is ...

The debate on whether half reps work is right up there with whether low-carb diets actually help you lose weight. Some people swear by them, while others stand in the corner of the gym snickering ...

Mastering push-ups and pull-ups requires progressing from building strength to developing muscular endurance. Conquering your first repetition of these calisthenics exercises is a matter of strength, ...