Range of motion (ROM)—how far a joint moves during an exercise—is a hot topic. Some argue that greater range of motion stimulates more muscle growth, and several past studies, particularly in exercises like the squat and leg press, suggest that a long ROM leads to greater hypertrophy (muscle growth) in certain parts of the quadriceps. … Read more
Strength training for BJJ is your guide to becoming a better and more skilled fighter. Brazilian jiu-jitsu is often described as a chess match for the body, but let’s be honest—it’s hard to checkmate someone when they feel like a brick wall. Strength training builds functional power and explosiveness that translate directly to your time … Read more
Cycling requires tremendous stamina, endurance, and control—but if you’re not hitting the weights, you’re leaving gains on the table. With strength training, cyclists can ride longer, climb faster, and do it with a lower risk of injury. Stronger cyclists are faster cyclists. This article explores how strength training complements your cycling, why it matters, and … Read more
Strength training for Muay Thai? Wait, what? Won’t lifting weights make me muscle-bound and slow? Nope. Those are last century’s notions, long proven outdated and outright wrong. While technique and speed are the essentials of the Art of Eight Limbs, raw strength and power turn a solid strike into a knockout blow and a defensive … Read more
If you’re into strength training, working to build muscle and gain strength, you might have wondered whether unilateral exercises (working one limb at a time) or bilateral exercises (both limbs working together) are better for achieving your fitness goals. Thanks to a recent systematic review and meta-analysis by Kassiano et al., published in the Sports … Read more
When it comes to soccer, skill and strategy might steal the spotlight, but strength training works behind the scenes as a core element of your development as a player. A skilled and strong player beats out an equally skilled but weak player every time. This article explores how strength training not only makes you a … Read more
Triathletes are the ultimate all-rounders, juggling not one, not two, but three different disciplines. But what if I told you that strength training can improve almost all aspects of triathletes’ training? If you’re not already hitting the weights, it might be the missing link that can elevate your performance even further and protect your body … Read more
Today’s swimmers know that performance in the pool isn’t just about technique and cardio—strength training also plays a big role when it comes to powering through the water. While swimming builds endurance, adding strength training to your routine improves your power, speed, and stability, is great for injury prevention, and can take your performance from … Read more
Ahoy, Captain of the Erg-Ship! 🛶 Let’s talk strength training for rowing! Whether you’re slicing through the water or racking up meters on the erg, your performance hinges on more than technique and cardio. Building strength and power off the water amplifies your performance on it, and weight training is the best way to do … Read more
Note: this article is about alpine or downhill skiing. If you want info about strength training for cross-country skiing, this is the article you’re looking for. *** Alpine skiing demands more from your body than most sports. It’s a test of strength, balance, and stamina wrapped in breathtaking mountain views. But the difference between an … Read more