Guides
Learn how to make better strength-training decisions.
Practical explanations for lifters who want to understand what to change, what to leave alone and why.
Strength Programming: How to Write and Adjust Your Training Plan
Your squat is going up, your bench isn't, and your program still says to add weight next week. So what do you change?
Why Am I Not Getting Stronger?
Putting in the work at the gym without seeing progress can be super frustrating. A strength plateau is a symptom, not a diagnosis.
What Shoes Should I Wear for Strength Training?
What shoes should you wear to the gym for lifting weights? For most strength and hypertrophy training, you want something comfortable with a firm, stable sole.
How to Set Strength Training Goals That Fit Your Life
What are your strength training goals? A new squat PR, your first competition, or just feeling stronger and more capable in everyday life?
In a Cave with a Pen Light: Lessons from Mike Tuchscherer
I attended a full-day seminar by Mike T (Tuchscherer), and I want to share what I learned about strength programming, RPE and reviewing training data.
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