Lift as Fast as Possible for Better Strength Gains
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How much does the lifting tempo you use in the gym matter? Well, a lot, at least according to that lays the foundation for today’s episode. The study showed that lifting weights intentionally slowly leads to slower strength gains, while lifting them as fast as possible leads to faster ones. But what about injury risk? The eccentric phase of the lift? Take our hand and we’ll show you the way to faster gains! *** Do you like what you hear so far? Please leave a five-star review in your podcast player. And hit that subscribe button! You can also follow us on Instagram. You’ll find Daniel...
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Protein for Muscle Growth: All You Need to Know!
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Strength training and enough are the keys to stimulating muscle growth. Recovery and sleep matter, too, of course, and we’ll cover those subjects in future episodes. But today we’re talking about protein, buddy. How much for muscle growth? Does the amount change if you’re also trying to lose weight? How much protein can you use for hypertrophy from a single meal? And what are the best sources of high-quality protein? In this episode, we cover all the basics about protein for anyone looking to pack on more muscle mass! *** Do you like what you hear so far? Please leave a five-star...
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The Quick Guide to Training for Muscle Growth
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If your goal in the gym is to , you just need to know the basics and a few core principles. In this episode of The Strength Log, we'll break it down for you: How fast can you gain muscle mass? What causes your muscles to grow? How often should you train a muscle group? How many weekly sets should you hit your muscle groups with? How many reps should you do in each set? How long should you rest between sets? What are the best exercises when training for muscle growth? That’s about it. It’s not very complicated—in theory—but the more time we spend in the gym, the more we tend to forget...
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Make Compound Exercises Your Bread and Butter
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are the closest thing you’ll ever come to a shortcut in your strength training. These lifts will not only work a single muscle group; instead hitting several at once, saving you time. Compound lifts will enable you to train all major muscle groups quickly and with fewer exercises, compared to working each muscle separately with isolation exercises. This episode discusses the benefits of focusing on compound exercises—and a few cons—and gives for all muscle groups. *** Do you like what you hear so far? Please leave a five-star review in your podcast player. And hit that subscribe...
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Become Great at Squats by Fixing These Mistakes
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Which mistakes are actually holding you back from becoming a world-class ? Or even a decent one? They might not be the ones you think (clickbait!), and in this episode of The Strength Log podcast, our mission is to make you less afraid of the stuff random squat gurus on the World Wide Web tell you that you must fix before you’re allowed to put some real weights on the barbell. So, how much should you care about your buttwink? Your knees collapsing? Not breaking parallel? We have around fifteen squat mistakes to discuss, so let’s get started! *** Do you like what you hear so far? Please...
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Answering Your Best Questions on Strength Training
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We made it to ten episodes! That’s worth a small celebration, don’t you think? That’s why this episode is fully dedicated to answering questions from our listeners. From the ones you sent in, we picked eighth. See the timestamps below! Timestamps: 02:50 – Question 1: What rep ranges do you prefer when strength and muscle mass are the priorities? 06:40 – Question 2: How do I build bigger glutes without hip thrusts? I'm doing at-home workouts with only a barbell and dumbbells. 09:00 – Question 3: It’s summer soon. How much do I need to train to avoid losing my gains? 13:20...
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Machines or Free Weights, When Does Your Choice Matter?
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Free weights are the superior choice at the gym, says many people. Barbells, dumbbells, kettlebells, and such are much ! Don’t waste your time sucking up to the machines! But wait! Don’t use free weights, you’ll hurt yourself! Use machines instead, they are much safer and more efficient for building your muscles and strength! Says others*. : the eternal debate amongst gym bros and sisters. Today, we’re here to settle this debate. What does the science say? Can we clearly say one option is better than the other, no matter if you’re training for strength, bodybuilding, sports, or...
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Are These Deadlift Mistakes Holding You Back?
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What are the most common mistakes? In today’s episode, we’ve compiled the we believe are holding people back, but are also easily correctable. If you want to improve your deadlift instantly, correcting these mistakes will be the closest you’ll come to a quick fix. We also discuss injury prevention and equipment like shoes, lifting straps, and chalk, and recommend proven . For a video demonstration of the five-step deadlift set-up mentioned in the episode, . Daniel also recommends Adam Meakins’ Instagram account, which . Alrighty then, let’s lift until we’re dead! *** Do you like...
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How Often Should You Take Your Sets to Fail?
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Do you build more muscle mass when you , versus stopping a few reps short? In today's episode, we discuss that examined this. Then we’ll zoom out and debate a lot of different scenarios, to give you a better understanding of when it might matter more if you train to fail, and when it might matter less. Two common definitions of training to fail are muscular failure (when you can’t lift the weight anymore, no matter what), and technical failure (when you can’t lift the weight anymore with the technique you want to use). Both definitions are legitimate, and regardless of which one...
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For a Bigger Bench Press, Don’t Make These 10 Mistakes
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The is not only the world’s most popular barbell lift, it’s also a technical lift that many people will struggle with for years before figuring it out. So, what are the most common bench press mistakes you should avoid to improve faster? If you google ”common bench press mistakes”, you’ll find many articles trying to serve up one-size-fits-all solutions. Don’t flare your elbows! There’s one grip-width everyone should stick to! Leg drive is king! Don’t bend your wrists! Et cetera. Don’t be discouraged. Yes, the bench press might not be the most intuitive exercise. But your...
info_outlineCreatine is the one legal supplement to rule them all. At least if you’re looking to become stronger and build more muscle mass.
The supplement has been studied for decades by now, in thousands of trials. And the positive effects are very well documented, along with its safety for human consumption. Creatine improves strength, strength endurance, muscle growth and aids in recovery.
It’s also dirt cheap, compared to most other supplements.
But will it also make you smarter?
That’s the subject for today’s episode of the Strength Log, where we’ll look at a new study on creatine’s effect on intelligence and working memory.
Listen to the episode to hear us break down this study and to get our practical takeaways.
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Want to learn more? We have a great write up on this study:
Does Creatine Supplementation Increase Intelligence and Memory? Maybe.
And a big guide on everything creatine here:
Creatine: Effects, Benefits and Safety
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