Minimalist Strength Training: Guide, Tips, and Workouts

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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

Beginner Bodybuilding Program: Your Complete Muscle-Building Plan

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You’ve decided to start bodybuilding. Wise move. You’ll build muscle, look better in and out of your clothes, and become more confident. The problem? Many beginners spend their newbie gains copying influencers, following advanced routines, or jumping from program to program without a plan. This beginner bodybuilding program gives you exactly what you need: simple … Read more

The Best PPL x Arnold Split for Muscle & Strength

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The PPL x Arnold split is a hybrid strength training program that combines the PPL (Push/Pull/Legs) structure with the Austrian Oak’s old-school bodybuilding training. You get a 6-day split with both the systematic organization of PPL and the muscle-building methods Arnold popularized in the golden era of bodybuilding. In this article, you’ll learn what the … Read more

Arnold Split: Old-School Training, Timeless Results

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The Arnold split is a six-day, high-volume, high-frequency bodybuilding routine named after the Austrian Oak himself. Simple structure, demanding execution. And potentially great results if you can handle the old-school bodybuilding intensity. Here’s everything you need to know about the Arnold split and whether this legendary training routine is for you. Come with me if … Read more

New to Strength Training? 5 Essential Tips for Women

If you’re a woman and new to strength training, it’s absolutely normal to feel overwhelmed and to feel unsure about where to start. What exercises should you do? Who should you listen to? How heavy should you lift? Can you train the same exercises as men at the gym? And how does everyone else seem … Read more

Streetlifting Program for Beginners and Intermediates

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In this article, you get two effective streetlifting programs: one for beginners and one for intermediate lifters and above. The workouts are available in our workout app, StrengthLog, where you can track your progress and follow along as you get stronger. What Is Streetlifting? What if calisthenics and powerlifting swiped right on each other and had … Read more

Beginner Strength Training Program Without Equipment

Are you new to strength training and want an easy (yet effective) training program to start your training journey in the comfort of your own home? We’ve created a beginner strength training program that doesn’t require any equipment, can be done at home, is easy to follow and straightforward. The ambition is to give you … Read more