Sam Reiss

Writer at GQ, birder and collector of Italian structuralist furniture
Leg Day Observer
Should you exercise your feet? What weight lifters need to know
Sam Reiss
A foot can’t grow like a bicep, but it can become stronger.
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Need to take a weight lifting break? Use these 'eccentric' exercises instead
Sam Reiss
All exercises contain three phases of movements.
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Can you lift weights too much? How to get stronger, sustainably
Sam Reiss
In a technical sense, it’s impossible to lift too much. But over time it’s unavoidable.
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Weightlifting: 6 strategies to conqueror back pain
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Why back pain relief involves more than your spine.
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Can athletes weight lift too much? Tom Brady’s workouts trigger a debate
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Most in the NFL workout with serious weight — except the league's most famous player.
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How to keep weight lifting, even when life gets in the way
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You can create a workout plan compatible with your schedule.
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Weightlifting: How to move past challenges and become stronger
Sam Reiss
Knowing even if you're an intermediate weight lifter is half the challenge.
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Intermediate weight lifting: What to do when you outgrow beginner exercises
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Progress becomes more complicated when you're no longer a beginner — but the next stage is more fun.
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Weight lifting for beginners: What program to choose and what to expect
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The choice is easy and there’s no downside.
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Deload weeks: Why rest can be as important as exercise
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Rest doesn't need to be a dirty word.
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Powerlifting gear: Why what you need depends on what you're looking for
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Gear can be endless.
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Can you build muscle on a vegan diet? Why vegan powerlifters still get strong
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A meat and potatoes discipline can survive without the meat.
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What new weightlifters need to know about strength training programs
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With much of training built on improving and peaking, some lifters can get left out in the cold.
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Why the best Thanksgiving diet includes giving yourself a break
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Holiday eating doesn't have to be a source of anxiety.
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Meditation and weightlifting: An odd couple that's so very right
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A close look shows how enmeshed the two practices really are.
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Air Force exercise study teases the recipe for enhanced performance
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New research explores the power of targeted nutrition.
Mind and Body
What are pre-workouts? Before buying these supplements, consider these facts
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The best pre-workout supplement might be the one not taken.
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Eating and exercising: What to consume and when
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The ideal post-workout meal is not so different from a pre-workout snack.
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BMI: The incredibly popular health stat might not have any muscle behind it
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We all might work out more if we’re not trying to lose weight.
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The macros diet has one overlooked benefit you need to know about
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The macros diet is, of course about the food you put in your body. But it's also about how it expands your mind.