Why Training Across All Rep Ranges Can Maximize Muscle Growth For decades, lifters were told there was a "magic" rep range for hypertrophy — traditionally 8–12 ...

Athletes have debated the "perfect" rep range for decades. Should you stick to heavy sets of 8-10 reps for maximum strength? Or venture into higher rep territory for endurance benefit? Groundbreaking ...

While their training styles varied to some degree, one thing united them: At some point, they all dabbled in Gironda-style hypertrophy training. This method, still used to some extent today, was known ...

2024 Mr. Olympia winner Samson Dauda said he once struggled to gain weight and build muscle. Eating more home-cooked meals and whole foods helped him gain size and strength to compete. His workouts ...

Leg day is the toughest workout of the week, no matter if you are a powerlifter, bodybuilder, strongman, or an athlete looking to improve performance. Training the legs demands intensity, energy, and ...

The fitness industry has convinced everyone that building serious muscle requires loading barbells with intimidating amounts of weight and grunting your way through sets that make you question your ...

After months (maybe years) of performing three sets of 12 reps on repeat, your muscles are likely craving a fresh—and heavier—training routine. One path forward: the 5x5 workout plan. The ...

Going to the gym is fun, but let’s face it: you don’t want to spend all day there. Luckily, if you ask Shannon Ritchey, DPT, the founder of Evlo Fitness and host of the Dr. Shannon Show podcast, you ...