Are you looking for the best supplements to get shredded? You’re in the right place. Your diet and training are the keys to success in your efforts to cut and lose fat. If those aren’t on point, no pills or powders can get you shredded. That being said, the right supplements can be that icing … Read more
Key Points: How long should you rest between sets if your goal is muscle growth and strength gain? The amount of time you rest between sets is one of the fundamental variables in your training, and it has a big influence on your training results. But what is the optimal rest interval? The rule of … Read more
You are probably familiar with the old saying, “age is just a number.” That may be true in many instances. However, there are key differences between young and senior lifters and bodybuilders to consider when planning your protein intake to support muscle growth. The best protein powder for men and women over 50 looking to … Read more
Key Points: *** The definition of a PR (Personal Record) is that you lift a weight you have never lifted before. Hitting a PR in the gym means that you’ve become stronger, or at least that you have never attempted that weight and rep number before. As gym lovers, we often like to measure how … Read more
Branched-chain amino acids, or BCAAs for short, are the three essential amino acids leucine, isoleucine, and valine. You find them in various amounts in all the protein you eat, and you can also get them as BCAA supplements. BCAAs are marketed to build muscle, reduce muscle breakdown, and improve exercise performance. In this article, you’ll … Read more
Time to go for a new 1RM? Enter your target one-rep max in the field below, and we’ll calculate your warm-up weights. One-Rep Max Warm-Up Calculator General vs. Specific Warm-Up A good warm-up can make all the difference in your training and especially when you are going for a one-rep max or PR attempt. Warming … Read more
To pull big weights, you need big muscles. That’s the idea behind our new training program for the deadlift: Deadlift Builder. As the name implies, this program is meant to build the foundation of your deadlift by: The program is available in the StrengthLog app for premium users. You can download StrengthLog for free with … Read more
PHUL stands for Power Hypertrophy Upper Lower and is a popular 4-day workout routine that combines training for strength and hypertrophy. This guide will provide a complete outline of the PHUL workout program and links to exercise instructions. This program is available 100% free in our workout tracker app. Following the program in StrengthLog lets … Read more
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
Are you looking for a 6 day gym workout schedule for building muscle like a pro? You’re in the right place! StrengthLog’s 6 Day Workout Split is a six-week training program for intermediate to advanced bodybuilders. It is designed to maximize muscle growth with highly effective workouts, focusing on one major muscle group per session without … Read more