Hypertrophy
Loaded Stretching to Build Muscle and Boost Strength!
Sometimes, it's not about the training routine that you are doing but the things you incorporate into your training routine that create a maximal effect. For example, incorporating loaded stretching [...]
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...
