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Full Range Bench Press Outperforms Partial Reps
Comparing three ranges of motion proves going chest-to-bar delivers superior results across all performance metrics
Dec 11
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Danny James
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The Adductor Magnus is Not Just for Squeezing—This Muscle Is Your Secret Weapon for Power
New research reveals the adductor magnus is actually a powerhouse for hip extension, not just adduction, and what this means for your training.
Dec 9
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Danny James
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"Core Training" Isn't That Important
Research shows unless you're a beginner, it won't improve performance all that much.
Dec 7
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Danny James
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Strength Training for Older Adults
Mar 25
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Long-Term Effects of HEAVY Strength Training in Older Adults
Jan 27
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Cardio Before Or After Lifting in the Same Session?
Jun 26
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Best Nutrition For Athletes
Jun 18
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How To Build Superhuman Strength
Oct 19
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The One Exercise Type That Outperformed Expectations for Aging Brains and Bodies
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Are Romanian Deadlifts or Nordics Best for Hamstring Growth?
New study reveals both exercises deliver similar muscle-building effects, but only if you stay consistent.
Dec 4
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Danny James
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5,000 Steps May Protect Your Brain Against Alzheimer's Progression
Harvard researchers tracked 296 older adults for 14 years and found that moderate walking slows cognitive decline.
Dec 2
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Danny James
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Brief Inter-Set Stretching Doesn't Hurt Strength Performance, Study Finds
Twenty seconds of static stretching between sets maintains training volume and intensity while potentially saving time.
Nov 30
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Danny James
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Sometimes Gluten Sensitivity Isn't Real, New Research Confirms
Finds no evidence gluten causes symptoms.
Nov 27
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Danny James
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Estimating RIR on the Bench Press
Turns out sex and exercise equipment make a huge difference in accuracy.
Nov 25
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Danny James
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Eat Like An Athlete to Combat Age-Related Muscle Loss
Research reveals how protein timing, creatine, and omega-3s can preserve strength and independence as you age.
Nov 23
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Danny James
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Longer Rest Intervals Can Boost Training Volume by 30%
New research found the optimal rest configuration between sets to maximise bench press and squat performance without adding more exercises.
Nov 20
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Danny James
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Grip Width on Lat Pulldowns Doesn't Matter for Lat Growth
New EMG study reveals all grip variations activate your lats equally, so stop overthinking it.
Nov 18
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Danny James
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Eccentric Hamstring Training Reduces Stiffness While Building Size and Strength
New research reveals that three-times-weekly eccentric deadlifts at long muscle lengths decrease passive stiffness.
Nov 16
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