In this post, I outline a 3-day intermediate powerlifting program and explain how and why your training should differ from the beginner’s. Progressing from the beginner to the intermediate stage can be frustrating since it often means that you’ve reached your first plateau in strength. But worry not. With a few adjustments to your training, you … Read more
So you want to get started in powerlifting, and you are looking for a good beginner powerlifting program? Good decision. Choosing the right program sets you off to a great start in lifting and puts you on an upward trajectory of muscle and strength gains for years to come. Choosing the wrong program, on the … Read more
Training to survive the zombie apocalypse is perhaps the best reason to train at all. Think about how just a few hours of exercise per week, following a challenging but fun workout routine, can prevent you from having your intestines ripped out of your body. Think about it, buddy. The Surviving Zombies workout routine was … Read more
Does strength training stunt growth? That is a common question and concern among parents of growing children. In this article, you’ll find out what the science says and whether you can safely let your kids hit the weights without fear that they’ll harm their bones. Strength Training for Children: Current Recommendations The benefits of youth … Read more
The three cornerstones of building muscle are training, rest, and diet. And genetics, of course. However, you can’t do much about those. Let’s ignore genetics and focus on what you can improve, mainly eating for muscle growth. Everyone likes to eat. This article is about what you should eat to give your muscles what they … Read more
Powerlifting Pronto is our minimalistic powerlifting program. It is six weeks long and you work out five days per week. This program can best be described as a stripped-down version of our popular program Powerlifting Polka. The latter is a more comprehensive powerlifting program, with a higher total training volume and longer workouts. But what … Read more
Do you want to grow and train like a bodybuilder? Then you need a bodybuilding training split! In this article, you’ll learn everything you need to know about dividing your muscle groups up, scheduling your training sessions over the week, and finding which workout split is the right one for you. We’ll cover ten different … Read more
Was it a long time since you broke a personal record in the bench press? Does it feel like you have reached a plateau in your strength and are not moving forward? Few things are more satisfying than the feeling of bench pressing a heavier weight than you have ever lifted before. The sad part … Read more
So you want to get started with strength training? You’ve come to the right place! In this article, I’ll outline a simple but effective training program for beginners. The program is entirely based on machines, and you’ll be working out twice per week. This program is available completely free in our workout tracker StrengthLog , … Read more
Getting stronger doesn’t have to be overly complicated. Pick a fairly heavy weight, lift it a bunch of times, and repeat. Eventually, some complexity is added as you leave the beginner stage and enter the intermediate stage. Suddenly you need to strike a balance between making a hard effort to move forward, but also not … Read more