Force Transmission vs Muscle Activation: Rethinking How Training Actually Works
Force Transmission vs Muscle Activation: Why “Feeling It” Is a Poor Proxy for Effective Training One of the most persistent ideas in strength [...]
How to Strength Train Without Getting Bulky
Many women hesitate to lift weights because they worry it will make them “bulky” or overly muscular - a fear that unscrupulous marketing [...]
Why I Haven’t Programmed a Regular Barbell Back Squat in Nearly 10 Years
I'm well aware that lots of people will disagree with my thoughts here and will insist that the 'big 3' barbell lifts of [...]
Mechanical Tension for Hypertrophy
There’s ongoing discussion in training circles about whether mechanical tension or metabolic damage plays the bigger role in muscle growth. While both factors [...]