Daniel Richter 
Key Points: *** As soon as you put down the barbell after your last set, you should jump to your protein shake and chug it. Right? Not so fast, my muscled friend. The advice to consume protein after lifting weights is definitely a sound one. But how important is it to do it fast? Does … Read more
A brand new premium program is now awaiting you in our app StrengthLog! Download it for free with the buttons below: In this training program, you will be switching between contrasts: one session will have you lifting heavy and slow, the other will have you lifting light and fast. The goal? Getting stronger, of course! … Read more
This training program is available for free in our workout tracker app! Download StrengthLog for free with the buttons below: If you only have time for three short workouts per week – how do you make the most of them? If you are new to strength training I recommend you to try the Barbell Training … Read more
Your obliques are your large abdominal muscles, located to the sides and front of your abdomen. They flex and rotate your spine, and stabilize your pelvis and trunk. In this article, you will learn about your oblique muscle anatomy, what some effective oblique exercises are, and how you can combine them into a workout. Oblique … Read more
Your lateral delts, or lateral deltoids, is the middle part of your shoulder muscle. It originates on the acromion of your shoulder blade and inserts on your humerus (upper arm bone). Its main functions are to abduct your shoulder, as well as keep your arm in place when you are lifting or carrying heavy loads. In this article, you … Read more
Your rotator cuff is a group of muscles that stabilizes your shoulder and moves your upper arm (humerus). In this article, you will learn about the anatomy and function of the rotator cuff, as well as exercises to strengthen it. In the end, we’ll put it all together into a rotator cuff workout. Rotator Cuff … Read more
Your abdominal muscles, or abs, sit at the core of your body. They are involved in almost every movement you do, either powering the movement themselves or stabilizing your body so that your arms and legs can transmit force efficiently. Visually, the abs have been the focal point of physical culture for decades, and much … Read more
Is one of your arms smaller and weaker than the other? Or maybe one of your legs? Today’s question comes from Johanna, who wants to know how to fix such muscle and strength imbalances: “What should I do about muscular asymmetries? I’m getting better muscle contact on my right side, and the muscles on my … Read more
You put down the weights after your last set – now what? Can you hit the showers, or should you do some stretching after your weight training is done? That’s what today’s question from David is about: “Is it important to stretch after strength training?” I answer this question in the video below, but if … Read more
Can you build muscle in a caloric balance, and how does it compare to bulking? That’s what today’s question from Eskil is about: Can you talk about the difference between building muscle while in a caloric balance vs. bulking? That is, being in a caloric surplus. I answer this question in the video below, but … Read more