Bumper Plates: Why They Feel Heavier, Biomechanics, and Training Adjustments
Bumper plates feel heavier due to their increased thickness creating a longer lever arm, greater barbell whip, and higher demands on stability and neu...
By Alex
Category: Strength Training
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The 4-3-2 Exercise: Understanding Repetition Schemes and Time Under Tension Protocols
The '4 3 2 exercise' is a training principle referring to either a repetition scheme (4, 3, 2 reps with increasing weight) for strength, or a time-und...
By Alex
Reverse Curls: Muscles Worked, Benefits, and Proper Form
Reverse curls primarily target the brachialis and brachioradialis, two crucial forearm muscles, while also engaging the biceps brachii and various for...
By Hart
The 5x5 Workout: History, Principles, Effectiveness, and Modern Adaptations
The 5x5 workout method, a foundational strength training protocol, evolved through the contributions of pioneering figures like Reg Park in the 1950s ...
By Alex
Free Weights: Definition, Types, Benefits, and Safe Incorporation
Free weights are strength training equipment offering unrestricted movement, requiring user control and stabilizer muscle engagement for comprehensive...
By Jordan
Planche: The Fundamental Role of Core Strength and Training Strategies
An exceptionally strong and highly integrated core is absolutely fundamental for achieving and maintaining a planche, acting as the central pillar tha...
By Alex
Bicep Curls: Straight Bar, EZ Bar, and Dumbbell Considerations
A straight bar is not inherently better for bicep curls; its suitability depends on individual anatomy, comfort, and training goals, with EZ bars and ...
By Jordan
Drop Sets: Examples, Benefits, and How to Perform This Advanced Training Technique
A drop set is an advanced resistance training technique involving performing an exercise to muscle failure, immediately reducing the weight, and conti...
By Jordan
Row Grips: Techniques, Variations, and Optimization for Back Training
Holding a row grip involves selecting the appropriate hand position (pronated, supinated, or neutral) and grip width to optimize muscle activation, en...
By Hart
