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What is the difference between smith machine squats vs. free weight squats? Which one should you use to build muscle and strength?

Published 09/11/20

What Happens if You Forget to Take Creatine for Some Days?

What if you regularly use creatine, but forget to take it for a few days? Do you need to start over with a new loading phase? I answer that and more in this episode.

Published 09/03/20

Is 30 Sets per Muscle and Week Too Much Training?

More training volume equals more results ... until it doesn't. In this episode, I answer a question whether or not you could do more than 30 sets per muscle and week, if you still feel great.

Published 08/31/20

Cardio Isn't Effective for Fat Loss: Do This Instead

While cardio definitely can help during a diet, it isn't as effective for fat loss as most people think.

Published 08/26/20

Supersets: Good or Bad for Muscle Growth and Strength?

Supersets are time-efficient! But how do they affect your performance, muscle growth, and strength gains? And are some supersets better than others? Got a question or subject you would like me to talk about in an upcoming episode? Please leave a comment!

Published 08/25/20

You Don’t Need a Meal Plan to Build Muscle – Here’s What You Need Instead

A few days ago, we received a great question from Emma: “I am 14 years old, and I have decided to start strength training in a few months. I wonder if I have to follow a meal plan to build muscle, like bicep and tricep?” Got a question or subject you would like me to talk about in an upcoming episode? Please leave a comment!

Published 08/20/20

How Many Reps For Strength?

In this bold third episode of StrengthLog, I talk about rep ranges for strength gains. Like with hypertrophy, virtually all resistance training can increase your strength, but some rep ranges are better than others.

Published 08/19/20

How Many Reps For Muscle Growth?

In this humble second episode of StrengthLog, I talk about rep ranges for building muscle. Recent years of research have proven that you have a lot of options, but still, some rep ranges might be better than others.

Published 08/18/20

Are Assistance Exercises Necessary to Get Stronger in the Squat and Deadlift?

In this very first episode of StrengthLog, I answer the question "Are assistance exercises necessary to get stronger in the squat and deadlift?". This episode is also available in video and text form at: https://www.strengthlog.com/are-assistance-exercises-necessary-to-get-stronger-in-the-squat-and-deadlift *** This podcast is produced by StrengthLog. On StrengthLog.com you can find articles about training, nutrition, and supplements, as well as exercise guides.

Published 08/16/20