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Everyone Is Confused About Progressive Overload
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Progressive overload...

Why I hate fitness content (as a fitness content creator)
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I hate fitness...

Why do biomechanics even matter?
I'm going to give you two answers to this question:Â
The short answer
The long answer
The Short Answer
Have you ever felt the wrong...

Everyone Is Confused About Range of Motion
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HOW To Train To Failure
Should you perform every set to failure?
Should you train to failure at all?
These are two of the most popular questions in the "science-based"...

A Sane Perspective On Rep Ranges
It's long been believed that higher reps are for toning and lower reps are for building strength.
However, if you've kept up with the data...

Why Cheat Reps Are Actually Awesome
As soon as you read the term "cheat-reps", you probably imagine that one old dude at your gym: he's standing in front of the mirror,...

Shoulder Blades Back And Down Is Killing Your Gains
For years, I swore by one cue above all others: "shoulder blades back and down" - it was gospel for me as it is now...

Long Muscle Length Training Is Overrated
Imagine you're completely new to viewing fitness content. What might you conclude about muscle-growth based on the what content creators are talking about?
Well...if you’ve...

How Many Sets Should You Do?
Many believe this question can be answered definitively by research—I disagree.
It’s like trying to find the perfect route on a road trip. While google...

You're Not Science-Based
I never thought I'd find myself saying this, but the so-called "science-based" lifting movement has become a deeply embarrassing spectacle.
Reason #1: "Science-Based" Influencers Don’t...

The Truth About Posture
Most people believe that "good posture" is the secret to avoiding pain and discomfort. But what if I told you this entire concept is a...