Introduction Strength training is much easier to improve if you have an accurate record of just where you are starting from. Therefore Strength Testing, Tracking & Plateaus are essential components in any good training programme. While many tend to think in terms of the sole workout, using performance measurements and feedback can give you the information you need to know…
Introduction Nutrition & Recovery for Strength are commonly neglected in comparison to workout programming, but these next two elements are also an essential pillar of strength. Your strength training results in a stimulus, but your body will only adapt and get stronger in the time you spend recovering. Good nutrition, hydration and sleep are essential. No matter if you’re new…
Progressive Overload & Strength Progression is one of the fundamental concepts behind a sensible approach to resistance training. Instead of maxing out every session, the aim is to move the load up in a controlled fashion without sacrificing form or neglecting the necessary rest periods: You can make progress by applying a bit more weight, doing a higher number of…
Strength Training Programmes & Splits can be a little bit confusing to decide, such as a programme that works for the whole body each session or splitting it up in upper/lower body split for example. Fortunately, you don‘t need a complex programme to be successful. As for overall health, the US guidelines for physical activity are muscle-strengthening activities on at…
There is no single best exercise to develop muscle strength. The most successful strength programme will generally involve a variety of exercises to develop the muscles of the Legs, Hips, Back, Chest, shoulders and arms while also enabling practice of good technique and a smoothly progressive increase in resistance. The 2026 American College of Sports medicine (ACSM) guidance on resistance…
Muscles Strength Basics describe what muscle strength is, how muscles become stronger and why resistance training is effective. If you are a seasoned athlete or just starting an exercise program, your strength improvements will come from consistent overloading of your body, with ample time and nutrients given for rest and recovery. What Is Muscle Strength? Muscle strength is the ability…
Muscle strength is an important part of physical fitness, whether your goal is to lift heavier weights, perform everyday activities more comfortably, improve sports performance or become more physically capable. Building strength does not require an advanced gym programme or complicated equipment. A consistent resistance-training routine, gradual progression and enough recovery can provide a practical foundation for improving strength over…
Gaining muscle is not just about copying what an advanced bodybuilder trains. Hypertrophy Programs based on Level of Experience are built based on how long a person has been training for, how well they recover and the appropriate dose of training stimulus they require to continue seeing results. A novice will thrive from just a reasonable training volume, whereas a…
Muscle building isn’t just about what you do at the gym. For muscular development to occur you need to provide the stimulus, which is the progressive training programme, but nutrition & recovery for hypertrophy is what determines how well your body will react to that stimulus. Lack of nutrients and time for recuperation can lead to delayed results, even with…
Growing muscle happens at best, by accident. Yes, maintaining good consistency with your training, diet and rest are all very important, but perhaps the single most important principle of training is to use Progressive Overload for Hypertrophy. If you dont keep raising the bar with your weights, then your gains will stagnate, or heem!! No matter how new or experienced…