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The Circuit Workout That Keeps MMA Star Vinny Magalhães in Killer Shape
Vinny Magalhães isn’t one to waste time. A 35-year-old Brazilian mixed martial artist, Magalhães’ five most recent victories have all come in under two minutes. That ability to end fights [...]
How Long Should I Rest Between Sets?
What’s the most important question you ask your fellow gym rats when you show up at the gym? How much do you bench? What muscles should I focus on today? [...]
‘Never Lift on Game Day’: Exposing One of the Biggest Myths in Sports
The first time you hear it, the idea of lifting before a game sounds ridiculous. Because before that moment, you’d likely been led to believe—either through words or through actions [...]
4 Unconventional Exercises for Insane Functional Strength
Trainers, coaches and conditioning specialists alike know the importance of sport-specific training. Sport-specific training is the philosophy of employing exercises and movement patterns that have large translation to an athlete's [...]
One Supplement Todd Durkin Recommends for Every Athlete
Todd Durkin doesn’t believe in shortcuts. He believes in finding an edge. A shortcut implies a “magic bullet” that lets a person get what they want without actually putting in [...]
17 Parallel Bar Exercises to Build Amazing Bodyweight Strength
Parallel bars are commonly used by gymnast to build overall strength to help improve performance in their respected events. They aren't just for gymnasts, though—any person can use them to [...]
Is Doing Too Many Reps Killing Your Strength and Muscle Gains?
A common misconception in strength training is that lifting to failure is the ultimate way to get bigger and stronger. After all, that's what hurts most and feels hardest. And [...]
7 Quick Routines That Will Make Your Biceps Bigger
If you’re hitting the gym, you’re probably doing it for one of two reasons—to improve your health and fitness, or to look better. Maybe both. But for those guys focused [...]
1 Set, 20 Reps: The Strange Workout Strategy That Gets Results
There are many unanswered questions in the field of strength and conditioning. Where should inexperienced athletes start with weight training? How should athletes train after their competitive season is over? [...]
You’re Probably Drastically Underestimating Your Strength in This Key Exercise. Here’s Why
During the heat of competition, athletes do very little with both feet evenly spaced beneath them. “You run on one leg. You generally jump off one leg. There’s very little [...]
