What Is Cross-Education? Have you ever suffered an injury like a torn ACL, a broken wrist or arm, or a sprained ankle? Then you know the misery of watching your gains wither away on the injured side while you sit on the couch feeling sorry for yourself. Well, there is this thing called cross-education, a … Read more
Which is better for muscle growth and strength gains: unilateral exercises, where you work one side at a time, allowing for more focus on that particular muscle, or bilateral exercises, which lets you use heavier weights? Today, we’re breaking down a new meta-analysis looking into this, and give you our practical takeaways. We also answer … 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