Archive - Strength Science

Why Short, Hard Exercise Beats Easy and Long for Longevity

A new study quantifies activity trade-offs, showing vigorous minutes far outperform moderate and light in 8-year health data.

Feb 17 • Danny James

Big Bones, Big Muscles

A comprehensive MRI analysis reveals skeleton predicts 85% of muscle mass.

Feb 15 • Danny James

Muscle, Protein, and Strength Training for Older Adults is Crucial

Why older bodies can respond less to protein, and how lifting can fix it.

Feb 12 • Danny James

Is An Energy Surplus Required To Build Muscle?

The review shows beginners and overweight lifters can pack on size in a deficit, while the optimal energy intake for experienced athletes remains…

Feb 10 • Danny James

The New Science of Muscle Growth: What Works and What Doesn't?

A thorough look at mechanical tension, “the pump”, hormone spikes and other myths, debunked.

Feb 8 • Danny James

How Much Does Weight Training Deplete Glycogen Stores?

Meta-analysis reveals training volume and duration drive depletion more than load intensity, with implications for performance and lifters training…

Feb 5 • Danny James

The Stretching Verdict: International Experts Weigh-In With Practical Recommendations

20 leading researchers reach consensus on what stretching can and cannot do, destroying many popular fitness myths.

Feb 3 • Danny James

Disordered Eating In Elite Athletes Leads to More Injuries and Worse Performance

12-month study links bad habits to lost training days.

Feb 1 • Danny James

January 2026

Drop Sets Build Muscle Faster

New research shows drop sets produce equivalent bicep growth in 6.5 minutes versus 16.5 minutes for standard sets.

Jan 29 • Danny James

Older Adults Underestimate Workout Intensity

Study finds older adults misjudge their proximity to failure by an average of 2 reps on near-maximal sets.

Jan 27 • Danny James

Heavy Lifting Slashes Youth Soccer Injuries by 90%

12-week study shows twice-weekly posterior chain work reduces injury rates while boosting speed and power.

Jan 25 • Danny James

Do Men Grow More Muscle Than Women?

New meta-analysis reveals sex differences in muscle growth.

Jan 22 • Danny James

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