Hypertrophy
The Surprising Truth About Training the Same Muscles Two Days in a Row
We have all heard the guideline that you should wait at least 48 hours before training the same muscle group again. In a full-body strength program with three weekly sessions, [...]
Never Lift Weights to Failure, Unless You Want to Build Muscle
Bodybuilders are insane, in a good way. Some consider bodybuilding a sport, and others view it as an art. Regardless of the meaningless classification, it's the hardest one there is, [...]
4 Hacks to Make Your Muscle-Building Workouts More Effective
It takes a lot of commitment to go to the gym or weight room and give your best effort. Many people, be them athletes or average Joes, share a common [...]
What 99% of Athletes are Missing in Their Strength and Conditioning Programs
Many people live in a constant state of stiffness. We've all seen stiff people at the gym, and we've all experienced stiffness ourselves. Most often, it's worse after a hard [...]
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? [...]
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 [...]
Why Training to Failure Can Actually Hinder Your Strength, Power and Explosiveness Gains
Training to failure. If you're unfamiliar with the term, it refers to performing as many reps during a set as you possibly can. Only once your body "fails" and you [...]
How an Indiana Basketball Freshman Gained 12 Pounds of Muscle In Under a Month
When an incoming freshman arrives on campus for summer workouts, they can make some amazing gains in a short period of time. Getting into a college strength and conditioning program [...]
How You Can Build Muscle With Cardio Workouts
Bigger, stronger, faster – the universal desire of coaches and athletes. The Phase Potentiation model delivers on all three goals. It is implemented by...
3 Easy Muscle-Building Hacks
Simply put, hypertrophy is an increase in muscle size, which is accomplished through muscular tension and damage; ideal hypertrophy training calls for...