Category: Health & Fitness



Progression Of Weight
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Progression Of Weight

Progression is the key to muscle and strength building. I often tell lifters to use the following approach during each workout: Push yourself on every set. Try to perform as many reps as possible without training to failure. When you can perform the recommended maximum number of reps for a set, add weight the next [...]


A Detailed Look At Effective Repetitions
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A Detailed Look At Effective Repetitions

It’s easy to focus on advanced training principles but it’s just as easy to look past the basics. This is something I see all the time – guys talking about advanced concepts but who have no idea of basic principles. One great example is recovery. I often hear guys talking about working out 6-7 days [...]


One Set Training
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One Set Training

The first article in this series concentrated on giving a logical foundation to the idea that for muscle growth, it’s best to perform only a single all-out set for each exercise. But what exactly is meant by an “all-out set”? An all-out set is a set performed with the greatest possible effort and concentration, where [...]


Adding Running To Your Workouts
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Adding Running To Your Workouts

Before you bring out the torches and pitchforks, hear me out. I know running may not be the forte of the majority of Muscle and Strength’s audience, but running, when applied correctly, maybe exactly what you need in your fitness arsenal. Running promotes a healthy quality of life, increased GPP (General Physical Preparedness), along with [...]


Workout Intensity 3 Keys
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Workout Intensity 3 Keys

1. (of a condition, quality, feeling, etc.) Existing in a high degree; forceful or extreme: “this job demands intense concentration”.2. (of an action) Highly concentrated: “intense competition”.Everyone in the fitness industry talks about intensity. Supplement companies are developing ways to develop, manufacture, and sell it. Intensity seems to be the holy grail of achievement regardless [...]


More Strength And Power Contrast Training
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More Strength And Power Contrast Training

As a strength coach who works with high level athletes and an educator who trains the trainers – I’m always being asked what I think is the biggest mistake trainers, athletes and exercise enthusiasts make in the gym. My answer is always “most don’t train the CNS”. You see – there are actually two ways [...]


Posing Can Help You Get In Shape Quicker How
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Posing Can Help You Get In Shape Quicker How

As a competitive bodybuilder, posing to me is as much part of the sport as training, diet and sleep. But what about the regular gym rat, who most likely will never step on stage? I am convinced that posing can help anyone anyone during their quest for a better physique, which is why I have [...]


Cardio Debate For Fat Loss
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Cardio Debate For Fat Loss

High Intensity vs. Low Intensity Cardio Time Efficiency High intensity cardio requires less time to perform an effective session than low intensity cardio, which makes it a much more convenient mode of cardio for those with limited time in which to train. Substrates Used Although high intensity cardio primarily uses carbohydrates for fuel, the higher [...]


You’re Making In The Gym 12 Mistakes
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You’re Making In The Gym 12 Mistakes

12 Mistakes You’re Making In The Gym​ Not Bringing Your Music I could go into detail on this one but do us all a favor and make sure you bring your best jams. Most people with bubbly personalities or to many friends in the gym tend to talk to much. That means not only are [...]


Biggest Growth And Performance Killer
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Biggest Growth And Performance Killer

Ever wonder what could be keeping your gains to a minimum in the gym. It may not be the protein or carb amounts. Let’s think deeper. This hormone alone could be devastating any opportunity you may have to seeing serious muscle development. This is the unscientific, condensed version…hang around. Cortisol is probably one of the [...]


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