Key Points: *** Do oral contraceptives affect your muscle growth, power, or strength gains from resistance training? It doesn’t seem so. At least not based on the new systematic review and meta-analysis published by Nolan et al. There’s been some confusion regarding how hormonal contraceptives such as the pill affect strength training adaptations in women, … Read more
Dumbbell vs barbell bench press: which exercise should you choose? The bench press is a great exercise whether you are a powerlifter, a bodybuilder, or simply want to be fit, athletic, and look good. It improves your upper body strength, builds your chest, shoulder, and triceps muscles, and boosts your athletic performance. You can perform … Read more
This bodybuilding shoulder workout routine gives you the tools to add muscle to all deltoid heads and get boulder shoulders that stand out anywhere! Introducing StrengthLog’s Bodybuilding Shoulder Workout Well-developed shoulders are essential for a stand-out physique, whether you are a bodybuilder or want to look your best with or without clothes. Symmetry is a … Read more
Mike Mentzer’s “Heavy Duty” workout routine is a high-intensity, low-volume approach to weight training. The philosophy behind the training method is to stimulate muscle growth with maximum efficiency while minimizing the risk of overtraining. It emphasizes lifting heavy weights and pushing your muscles to failure in a brief, intense workout, followed by complete rest and … Read more
If you want to look like a bodybuilder, you must train like a bodybuilder. Bodybuilding is a lifestyle and more than lifting weights, but what you do in the gym determines the outcome of your efforts. The best bodybuilding exercises are the ones that you like and can perform without pain or discomfort. However, a … Read more
Bodybuilding for beginners is the ultimate guide for everyone new to strength training and interested in getting started in bodybuilding. Here, you’ll learn everything you need to know about bodybuilding for the beginner: the basics, the training, the nutrition, the supplements, and everything else to help you get started on your bodybuilding journey. Welcome to … Read more
StrengthLog’s 6-Day Upper/Lower Workout Split is a nine-week training program for intermediate to advanced lifters and bodybuilders who want to build muscle and strength, training six days per week. It is a high-frequency hypertrophy program based on current exercise science. This article outlines everything you need to know about the training split: the workouts, the … Read more
Your posterior deltoids, or rear delts, are the muscles on the back of your shoulders. The rear delts are often neglected in training yet contribute to a muscular upper back and broad, powerful shoulders. In pulling and rowing movements, strong rear delts help your lats pull your upper arm back. In this article, we’ll review … Read more
Whether you aspire to compete on stage or simply desire a strong and aesthetic back, this article will guide you through a comprehensive bodybuilding back workout. Read on for a deep dive into the best exercises and the most effective training techniques to help you build a visually striking back to match the rest of … Read more
You can’t go wrong with a shoulder and arm workout if you want to build a muscular and strong upper body. Your shoulders and arms are prominent body parts that contribute to functional strength and are crucial in developing an aesthetically pleasing physique. This article outlines a great shoulder and arm workout to help you … Read more