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Strategic rep range variation: The proven training method US coaches use to build stronger, more complete muscle

Muscle growth is not driven by a single magic formula. According to leading fitness professionals in the United States, true ...
Women's Health

Build strength fast with 21-15-9 – the rep scheme that makes hard workouts feel more manageable

We all want simple workouts that deliver results, and that's why the 21-15-9 format has become a staple in high-intensity functional fitness. Originally a CrossFit workout, it involves completing one ...
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How Many Sets and Reps Should You Really Do?

Getting bigger and stronger is a beautifully simple science. You lift something heavy, stress your muscles, eat, rest and repeat. Do this with enough intensity and consistency, and you'll grow big and ...
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This Workout Helps Build New Muscle In Just 3 Sessions A Week

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Meet the expert: Michael Hamlin, CSCS, is a strength and conditioning specialist and the founder of ...
Runner's World

Hammer Intervals Add a New Challenge to Your Speed Workouts—Here’s How to Do Them

The phrase “putting the hammer down” commonly refers to drivers smashing the accelerator pedal to pick up a burst of speed, often to beat a waning yellow light. Runners use this idiom in much the same ...
Women's Health

Resistance Training Vs. Strength Training Vs. Weight Training: What’s The Difference?

When you’re a fitness newbie, there are a lot of terms to learn—rep, set, volume, AMRAP, EMOM—I can’t blame you if you’re wondering what it all means. When it comes to the names of types of training, ...