Daniel Richter 
In this post, I’ll outline an intermediate squat program designed to increase your squat strength and build bigger leg muscles. I will also explain how and why your training should differ from the beginner’s. Are you still a beginner? Check out our beginner squat program. If you’ve left the beginner phase behind, read on. (Note that … Read more
Powerlifting is all about getting stronger in the big three lifts: the squat, bench press, and deadlift. While these exercises are great for increasing your strength and muscle mass, they are not the only exercises employed by powerlifters looking to boost their total. In this article, we’ll go over 20 of the best and most … Read more
This upper/lower split program is available for free in our app StrengthLog! Download it for iOS or Android. What does it take for you to get bigger and stronger? You need to: An upper/lower body split program running on four training days per week is an excellent workout routine to tick off all three points … Read more
Your legs hold some of the largest and strongest muscles in your body. They provide your base of support and your means of transportation, and are as such paramount in all sports and activities where you stand on two feet. In terms of muscle symmetry, your leg muscles round out your physique by giving you … Read more
How do you get stronger in the squat as a beginner? In this post, I’ll outline a simple yet effective beginner squat program that will give you the biggest gains and the best start to your squat training career. Squat Training for the Beginner Squat training for beginners is simple, yet it is often messed … Read more
Your hip abductors are a group of muscles on the outside of your hip, whose main function is to abduct (bring apart) your thighs. The abductor muscles can also rotate your thigh internally and externally, extend and flex your hip, as well as stabilize your pelvis and trunk when standing on one leg. In this … Read more
“Don’t judge a person’s strength by looking at their arms. Look at their butt!” Your gluteal muscles, or simply glutes, are one of your largest and strongest muscle groups. The glutes have long been eye-catching symbols of youth, virility, and also – strength. Since the glutes sit at the center of your body, they are … Read more
Which exercises are the most popular? Which muscles do men and women train the most? And how strong are the average Joe and Jane? We analyzed millions of workouts from over 274 890 users of our workout tracker, and in this report, we present the results. Key findings: Strength training statistics in this article: Most … Read more
How do you get stronger in the bench press as a beginner? In this post, I’ll outline a simple yet effective beginner bench press program that will give you the quickest gains and the best start to your bench press career. Not a beginner anymore? Check out our other bench press programs. Bench Press Training … Read more
Your lower back muscles sit in and around your lumbar region. They are at the center of much of your movements and make your lower back both strong and flexible. In this article, you will learn about your lower back muscle anatomy, what some effective lower back exercises are, and how you can combine them … Read more