Daniel Richter 
Did you know that you can track both supersets and circuit training in the StrengthLog workout app? This feature was added in version 4.0 which was released a few months ago, and in this post, I’ll show you how it works. How to Log Supersets To log a superset, follow these steps: 1. Start a … Read more
“If you are your own coach, you have an idiot both for a coach and athlete.” Coaching yourself can be fun and liberating, but it comes with its own set of challenges. Two of the greatest ones are: Mistakes such as the above are common in the self-coached lifter, and they put you at risk … Read more
Did you think lifting weights only benefitted your muscles? Think again! (And do so more efficiently since, as you’re reading this page, you probably like to work out. Otherwise, what are you even doing here?) A new meta-analysis of 54 studies found that resistance training improves cognitive skills, such as global cognition (general reasoning and … Read more
Key Points: The latest big personal record I hit was a 260 kg deadlift. It took a lot of hard work to get there, especially in the last few months leading up to it. After a certain point, hitting a new personal best requires that you dig in deep and execute workout after workout with … Read more
One of the best tools for getting better training results is to keep a training journal. That is why we at StrengthLog aim to make the best workout log app in the world. The main purpose of a training log is to see what you did last workout, so that you can try to improve upon that … Read more
Key Points: Deep squats (120–140° knee flexion) lead to greater muscle growth in the quads, glutes, and adductors than shallow or half squats (60–90°). You improve your strength the most at the depth you train at. Deep squats, however, have greater carryover to shallow squats than vice versa. The required squat depth in powerlifting is … Read more
As soon as you’re setting down the weights after your first set in the gym, your muscles starts sending signals for growth. And an hour or two later, when you are done with your workout, the process of building new muscle protein is already in full swing. But how fast can you really build muscle? … Read more
If you want to build big and powerful thighs, you need to train your hamstrings. Your hamstrings are the muscles on the back of your legs, that, when well-developed, create a curved “sweep” along your back thigh. For athletic purposes, strong hamstrings play a key role in sprinting, walking, and lifting. In this article, we’ll … Read more
Your legs house some of the largest and most powerful muscle groups in your body. Your leg muscles are involved in almost every athletic feat and are constantly used in activities like walking, running, and lifting. In this article, we’ll review ten of the best leg exercises you can do, whether you’re looking to maximize leg muscle … Read more
Your back contains some of the largest muscles in your upper body, and it is vital both for powering your everyday movements and making a big physical impression. A strong back will support almost everything you do: from lifting to carrying heavy weights and decreasing your risk of injury. Aesthetically, a broad V-shaped back is … Read more