Should you weight train in the morning or at night? A research study from Finland may have the answer to this question. See below for more info. The researchers had a group of men train for 20 weeks. During the first 10 weeks, everyone trained between 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. and followed the same.. Read more →
Do conventional (straight-bar) and hex bar deadlifts work your muscles differently? Well, to answer that, lets look at a recent 2016 study, which compared the two exercises: In this study, presented in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, researchers recruited 20 men with weight-training experience who could lift 1.5X their body weight when doing.. Read more →
Home gym suggestions for every level! Q. What the minimum amount of equipment is required to get good results from a lifting program. A. It depends on your goals and fitness level. I will break down a few of my suggestions, and I would love to hear what you have at home too! If you.. Read more →
In support of Coach Megan’s post today about varying the body’s position during push ups to change the difficulty, there’s also research to back up her words. See below: In a study published in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 23 recreationally fit individuals (14 men and 9 women) performed six variations of push.. Read more →
Try squatting with elevated heels. Squatting with elevated heels will make it easier for many people to get deeper in the hole and squat past parallel. Squatting below parallel is going to recruit the most muscle fibers overall and produce the best results. People with tight ankles and hips will see the most notable improvement.. Read more →
Will training your abs help you display a prominent six pack? Not unless you’re in a caloric deficit. In fact, there’s even research to show this. More on that below. In a 6-week study presented in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, researchers split 24 sedentary, men and women into two groups. All subjects.. Read more →