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Cut Workout Time in Half With Supersets
Paz et al. (2017) studied supersets. They found that supersets: 1. Cut workout time in half 2. Allowed lifters to do more volume than normal sets Note that they studied agonist-antagonist supersets, which is the type we recommend. What is a superset? A superset is when you do 2 exercises
Training to Failure for Muscle Hypertrophy: Will You Build Muscle Faster?
The aim of this brief review is to examine training to failure for muscle hypertrophy. Will you build muscle faster if you train to failure? I wanted to find out. My hypothesis was that training to failure did lead to small but better gains, at least in some populations. I
Muscle Hypertrophy: How to Progress your Training for Size
In this guide, you’ll find out how to progress your training for size along the key variables of load, volume, frequency, and exercise selection. Preface: I’m honoured to publish this article as part 1 of a 3-part series on progression for hypertrophy with Dr. Mike Israetel. I have
Recover With Easy Workouts To Build More Muscle & Smash New Records
This short guide explains why you need to recover with easy workouts after a few months of training when you lift heavier weights and you do more sets. Think back when you first started to lift weights: You wanted to build muscle. You started lifting. You got stronger every time
Build Muscle Faster With This Tip From the First US Male Powerlifter to Win Gold at the World Games
Mike Tuchscherer is somewhat of a legend in powerlifting circles. In 2009, he became the first male in USA Powerlifting history to win a gold medal at the World Games. He’s also won 2 bronze and 3 silver medals, setting (drug-tested) squat and deadlift world records multiple times. He
Muscle hypertrophy and muscle damage: no pain, no gain?
Last month, I wrote a review for Greg Nuckols titled Training for Hypertrophy: The Case Against Muscle Damage. Today, I’d like to update and expand on that review. I’ll add a bit of evidence in favour of the “muscle damage” theory of muscle hypertrophy, to provide a more
Update 913: Customize Your Rep Range to Focus on Building Muscle and Strength or to Burn More Fat
Back in 2001, I was reading my first book on building muscle (Delavier’s Strength Training Anatomy), looking for the best reps range to build muscle. At the time, most coaches agreed there was a “hypertrophy range”. Usually 8-12 reps, but sometimes 6-12 reps. Even textbooks relayed the idea. But
Training for Hypertrophy: The Case Against Muscle Damage
This week, I was PUMPED to contribute this article to Greg Nuckols’ awesome site (I’ve been amazed by Greg’s work over the years): Training for Hypertrophy: The Case Against Muscle Damage In this piece, I review the evidence on muscle damage. Does it really cause hypertrophy? I was
Rest-Pause Set for Hypertrophy: Benefits, Examples & More
A practical, science-based guide to building muscle faster with rest-pause sets, a technique used by the only bodybuilder to ever beat Arnold Schwarzenegger at the Mr. Olympia
Update 889: Dr. Muscle now tells you how to warm up to boost your power and strength performance
We’ve just released warm-up sets! In a systematic review, McCrary et al. (2015) found “strong research-based evidence” that “warm-ups enhance power and strength performance.” In a meta-analysis, Fradkin et al. (2010) found that “Warm-up was shown to improve performance in 79% of the criterions examined.” So, you should warm