Light dumbbells—I’m talking 5-8 pounders—live in a weird in-between space in the fitness world. They’re incredibly popular and are in every gym and most homes, and you can usually pick up a pair for about the price of a 12-pack in many stores. And yet, they have a bad reputation as something that is …
Strange as it sounds, one of the most common mistakes made by powerlifters and others looking to maximize strength is that they train too heavy, too often. Working with big poundage—5-6-rep max weights or heavier—every time you train might make sense in theory for getting insanely strong, but this strategy is more likely to …
Let's take a trip back in time. How far? Back before the gym was cluttered with dudes with camera crews, and stick figure lifters who strain harder for a selfie than they do during a set of squats.Back then, before the … [Read More...]