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Weight training: What is the ideal rep range for your goals?
Rep ranges, like most topics in lifting, can be explained by progressive overload.
Why “micro workouts” can have significant mental and physical benefits
There are advantages to fitting short bursts of exercise into your day.
Mindfulness plays a crucial role in lifting — here’s how to do it right
Is creatine necessary? A shortage of the cult-like supplement forces lifters to question its importance
'Leg Day Observer' is a regular column from Inverse by Sam S. Reiss that offers a thoughtful approach to lifting, exercise, and eating.
Weight training: What is the ideal rep range for your goals?
Rep ranges, like most topics in lifting, can be explained by progressive overload.
Why “micro workouts” can have significant mental and physical benefits
There are advantages to fitting short bursts of exercise into your day.
Mindfulness plays a crucial role in lifting — here’s how to do it right
Research shows that mental training can increase gains at the gym.
Is creatine necessary? A shortage of the cult-like supplement forces lifters to question its importance
While creatine has a long history as a strength and performance supplement, there’s still a bit of confusion around it.
Do three-second lifts work? A sports science breaks down how much time you should actually spend lifting weights
A few seconds of lifting a day can lead to strength, but there’s a catch.
How to start lifting at any age
Does strength fade as we age — or can we maintain it?
Why is it nearly impossible to master the squat?
The exercise may take a lifetime to master.
Is lifting weights good for runners? Yes, if you do it right
Strength training can help runners achieve faster times and prevent common injuries.
How to set weight lifting goals and succeed: 3 expert tips to hit your benchmarks
Finding balance is key to following through on your goals.
What are good weight lifting benchmarks? The science of milestones, explained
We all train to get somewhere, even if we don’t know where to.
What time should you eat to gain muscle? The complex science, explained
Does meal timing affect muscle growth? Here’s what you need to know.
Is coffee before workouts good or bad? The benefits of caffeine, explained
How to get good at exercise: The secret is right in front of you
Here are the exercises to try again.
Upper body strength: The exercises and stretches you need to try
Too many “leg days”? Here’s how to catch up your upper body.
Does sprint training increase strength? What weight lifters need to know
Sprint training should be viewed as a type of strength training.
Exercises for better posture: 2 hacks lifters should try now
Here's how weight lifters can improve one critical feature, their posture, and why that's critical for strength.
