Your deltoids, or shoulder muscles, are among the largest muscles in the upper body and are essential for both function and aesthetics. They are involved in most athletic activities and are invaluable in everyday life. In addition, research suggests that the shoulder muscles are often seen as a stand-out part of the ideal physique, appealing … Read more
Your abdominal muscles, or abs for short, are at the center of your body and often at the center of attention in the fitness world. Although they might seem like the ultimate vanity muscle, abs are essential to the body’s overall function, health, and well-being. This article reviews the 10 best ab exercises for building … Read more
If you are reading this, you are probably looking for trapezius exercises to help you build and strengthen this essential muscle. You’re in the right place. Training the trapezius muscles, which extend from the back of your neck and shoulders down to the middle of the back, is vital for several reasons: strength and function, … Read more
Here at StrengthLog, we write a lot about how to train for maximum strength or how to maximize muscle growth. But what if neither of those is really your goal? What if you think muscle and strength are nice, but they are more of a means to an end than the end goals themselves? In today’s article, … Read more
It’s never too late to start exercising. You might have heard that saying before. It’s far more than a cliché, though. Fitness can and should be a part of everyone’s life, regardless of age. Over the last decade, research has highlighted the importance of strength training for healthy aging. Case in point: a new case … Read more
How should you train to build muscle as fast and efficiently as possible? Few things are more frustrating than when you put in hours at the gym, without getting any noticeable results. And conversely, few things feel better than when you’re clearly seeing that you have gained muscle mass and strength. In this guide, we … Read more
If you want to be a stronger bench presser or powerlifter, or simply want to lift as heavy weights as possible – training for max strength is your game. Maximum strength is generally defined as the maximum amount of force you can apply to an object. For instance, a barbell. How to Produce More Force There are three main areas … Read more
Can you build muscle in a calorie deficit? That question is highly controversial, with some experts claiming that no, you need to take in at least as many calories as you burn for your body to add muscle tissue. Others say yes, building muscle and losing fat at the same time is entirely possible, although … Read more
In my last article, I talked about the secret sauce in strength training. What sets those who get results apart from those who tread water for years? The simple trick is: to add a little bit of weight over the last time. Or add a rep. Or a set. The point is to look at … Read more
There’s a paradox in strength training that doesn’t get talked about enough. Here’s how we are used to learning new skills: Now consider strength training. Like most new things, it’s challenging and more than a little scary in the beginning. Especially joining a gym for the first time. (Why is everyone looking at me? Am I … Read more