Andreas Abelsson 
You can lose 10 pounds in a few weeks. But if 5 of those pounds are muscle, you’re not doing anyone any favors. What you really want is to lose 10 pounds of fat and keep your muscle. That’s what we’re all about. The Right Pace for Losing Fat and Keeping Muscle If you do … Read more
Giant sets sound like something made up by a bodybuilder who had too much pre-workout and not enough time: four or more exercises back-to-back with as little rest as possible between exercises. They aren’t automatically superior to good old straight sets, but they pack much more work into the same timeframe. They are also not … Read more
Myo-reps are a strength-training method to get more high-quality, muscle-building work in less time, developed and made popular by Norwegian strength coach Børge Fagerli. Instead of doing several normal sets with long rests, you do one hard “activation set,” rest for a bit, then do several more tiny mini-sets with the same weight. Myo-reps give … Read more
Strength training periodization is how you organize your training so you can keep making gains without getting stuck at plateaus. It’s something every lifter, including beginners, can benefit from, not just elite powerlifters and Olympic athletes. Periodization helps you train hard and recover so you can peak at the right time. In this article, I’ll … Read more
Love it or hate it, the Smith machine combines free-weight-style lifting with the stability of a machine, and you can do exercises for your entire body on it. Fixed paths can lead to serious gains. Let’s look at 15 of the best exercises you can do on this contraption. What Is the Smith Machine? A … Read more
If you want a stronger, wider, and more aesthetic-looking back, can you go wrong with either the lat pulldown or the pull-up? The answer is no. Both are excellent. But they are not the same. The lat pulldown is more adjustable, beginner-friendly, and easier to control. The pull-up is more demanding, more athletic, and often … Read more
The answer is no, using creatine supplements does not hurt healthy kidneys. A new 2026 narrative review breaks down why you don’t need to worry about your daily scoop. What Is Creatine? Creatine is the most well-researched supplement for strength and performance you can take. And it’s also the one that gives you the best … Read more
Your posterior chain gives you PPP: Power, Posture, and Protection from injuries, and these are the best exercises for the job. What Is the Posterior Chain? The posterior chain is the group of muscles on the back side of your body that extend your hips, stabilize your spine, generate power, and help you run, jump, … Read more
Bulking: Building Muscle Research says 0.7–1 g per lb of bodyweight (or 1.6–2.2 g per kg) maximizes muscle protein synthesis and is the sweet spot for bodybuilding. 0.36 g/lb Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA). Not enough for bodybuilders. 0.7 g/lb Minimum daily protein intake for optimal growth. 1 g/lb Likely upper end for muscle-building benefits. >1 g/lb … Read more
So, you’ve crossed the threshold into your 60s or beyond, and you’ve decided it’s time to start lifting heavy things and building muscle. Welcome. In this guide, I’m going to help you with everything you need to get started. Because yes, you can build muscle after 60. You can get stronger. You can improve your … Read more