Does spot reduction work? Will your muscles grow faster if you confuse them? And does fasted cardio burn more fat? In today’s episode, we look into a new article published in the Strength and Conditioning Journal, and discuss ten popular bodybuilding myths to see which ones can be debunked. Timestamps: With the player above, you … Read more
A rest day is a day when you don’t lift and allow your body (and mind) time to recover. Sounds simple, right? And it is. Don’t lift. Grow. Yet many lifters struggle with the concept, for different reasons. In this article, we’re going to get into why rest days matter more than you might think … Read more
Since I started publishing articles here at StrengthLog, I’ve mostly focused on training methods and programs. This time, I want to zoom out and show how those ideas play out in my own training, as an elite lifter in powerlifting. I’m currently part of the Swedish National Team in equipped powerlifting. I’ve been competing since … Read more
In theory, it’s simple: just exercise more to lose weight. In practice, that is rarely what we see happen. Why is that? In this episode, we discuss a new, really cool study that looked into one of the many ways our bodies adapt and react when we suddenly start burning more calories than we eat. … Read more
If you want to be a bodybuilder, you need to put in the work in the gym. But your nutrition is what makes that training pay off. Fortunately, a bodybuilding diet doesn’t have to mean chicken breasts, rice, and broccoli. It means knowing what matters, what matters less, and how to make your eating support … Read more
Minimalist strength training means squeezing the maximum possible gains from the minimum effective dose of training. It might not be ideal for high-level powerlifters and aspiring bodybuilders, but for most of us, it can be what makes the life puzzle work while staying fit. In this guide, I’ll walk you through what minimalist strength training … Read more
Intermittent fasting is gaining popularity, promising weight loss and great health benefits. In today’s episode, we talk about a new Cochrane review comparing intermittent fasting to regular dieting, to examine how the evidence actually stacks up. Is intermittent fasting all that it claims to be, or just another fad diet? And if you’re fasting, how … Read more
Key Points: Progressive Overload: Introduction Legend has it that an ancient Greek wrestler named Milo of Croton wanted to get freakishly strong. So, he picked up a newborn calf and carried it on his shoulders. The next day, he did it again. As the calf grew into a massive bull over the years, Milo kept … Read more
Pickleball is currently taking over the world, one kitchen line at a time. It’s fast, fun, and surprisingly demanding on your body, especially if strength training isn’t part of your routine. Because if your legs are slow and your shoulders are tired, you won’t play your best, and your body will take a beating. And … Read more
One of the most common pieces of advice in strength training is progressive overload, most commonly in the form of gradually increasing the weights as you get stronger. But how big a difference does it actually make for your muscle growth? That’s what a new study sought to investigate, and that’s our main topic today. … Read more