Strength Training

Are you going to sit on the Internet and read all day, or are you going to go lift something heavy? Read these articles from our expert coaches to learn everything you need to know to get STRONG.

Can strength training make you a faster sprinter? And is there a difference between the results in a recreational versus elite athlete? Find out what the researchers discovered.

Want to be able to squat more? Take the 21-Day Squat Challenge. Squat every day for 3 weeks, as described in this article and report back with your results!

Everybody is excited about interval training, but what do you do during the rest? Is there a BEST way to rest? What if resting correctly could help you build muscle AND cardiovascular endurance?

The debate continues: should one resistance train with a fast or slow velocity of movement? It is time we take a look at the evidence-based research - and add a dose of common sense.

I've been a powerlifter for 15 years, but recently I learned a lesson that I need to respect my body in order to grow it. Don't make the mistake I did - lift heavy, but listen to your body!

You can drive your deadlift up to amazing numbers by NEVER deadlifting heavy. In fact, sometimes I think it is actually counterproductive to pull heavy deadlifts.

Still on the fence about purchasing weightlifting shoes? There is much debate in the CrossFit community regarding the necessity of weightlifting shoes.

The so-called "Bulgarian" methods of training have crawled their way out of the darkened clubs of the hardcore and reached into the light. What is it and how do you do it? Read on!

Maybe you’re a powerlifter or maybe you’re new to strength training and a little scared of powerlifters. Either way, you could probably benefit from some science behind the use of chains.

How to achieve peak conditioning and peak strength levels simultaneously? The correct interplay of both conditioning and strength can maximize your performance in either.