I switched heavy lifting for lighter, high-rep workouts – here's why I won't go back

After a two-year plateau, I built muscle within two months ...

I tried the viral 7-7-7 kettlebell workout: What a boost for body and brain

This one's not for the faint-hearted.
Fitgurú on MSN

The rep count myth: Why training to failure just settled the greatest debate in muscle building

Stop obsessing over whether you did 8 or 12 reps; a groundbreaking new study proves that your level of effort matters far ...
Men's Journal

Does Rep Range Really Matter? Science Finally Takes a Side (and the Answer Might Surprise You)

A new study challenges one of strength training’s longest-running debates. The rep debate has been raging in gyms for decades. Should you lift heavy for fewer reps? Go lighter for higher reps? Can you ...

How to Actually Build Muscle When You Work Out

A comprehensive guide to max out your gains and fill out your shirtsleeves, according to exercise experts.

How Much Does Lifting Heavy Really Matter? Experts Say Strength Is More Important Than You Think.

Training for big numbers is about more than just ego. Here's what you need to know.

Rushing rest between sets is killing your strength progress – here's how much you really need

Rest allows phosphocreatine resynthesis, meaning energy is available for subsequent sets. ‘Roughly 70% will be restored in the first 30 to 60 seconds,’ Vincent says. ‘About 90% is restored after 90 ...
Cult of Mac

New fitness app Reps & Sets 26 gets serious about strength training

Reps & Sets works on iPad, iPhone, and Apple Watch. Reps & Sets 26 is a brand-new strength training app designed exclusively for iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch. It was developed by a long-time Cult of ...