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Here's a stat that should change how you program: research on joint angle specific strength suggests that trained lifters can be up to 40% weaker at their sticking point than at their strongest joint ...
Here's a number that might catch you off guard: in a 2023 survey of over 1,000 recreational and competitive lifters conducted by a sports psychology research group, 68% of intermediate-to-advanced tra...
Why Basic Protein Advice Is Leaving Gains on the Table Here is a number that should get your attention: research published in the Journal of Nutrition shows that simply consuming adequate total prote...
Why Your Strength Has Stalled (And What Elite Lifters Know That You Don't) Here is a sobering statistic: research published in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research found that intermediat...
The Hidden Cost of Being a Serious Lifter (And How to Fix It) Here is a number that might sting: the average dedicated gym enthusiast spends between $150 and $400 per month on supplements, gym member...
Why Fiber Is the Most Overlooked Tool in Your Nutrition Arsenal Here is a number that might surprise you: 97% of Americans fall short of the recommended daily fiber intake, and strength athletes are ...
Drop Sets vs Myo-Reps: The Advanced Technique Showdown You Need to Know Here is a number that might surprise you: intermediate and advanced lifters who incorporate intensity techniques into their pro...
When Your Fitness Tracker Becomes Your Worst Enemy Here is a statistic that should stop you mid-scroll: a 2023 survey published in the Journal of Behavioral Medicine found that over 40% of regular fi...
Why Creatine Confusion Is Costing Natural Lifters Real Gains Here is a surprising stat that should stop you mid-scroll: the global creatine supplement market is projected to exceed $700 million by 20...
Why One Set Can Do the Work of Three Here is a surprising fact: a 2023 study published in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research found that lifters using rest-pause techniques completed up...
Why the Gym Might Be the Best (and Worst) Place for Your Relationship Here is a surprising statistic: couples who exercise together report a 34% higher relationship satisfaction score compared to tho...
Why Sodium Is the Most Underrated Performance Nutrient in Strength Training Here is a number that might surprise you: a 2% drop in sodium concentration can reduce muscular force output by up to 10%, ...