fitness science

How Data-Driven Lifters Are Reshaping Hypertrophy Science

Max was a smart lifter. He loved lifting weights and tracking everything—how many sets, reps, and weights he used. One…

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Why You Should Rethink Your RIR (Reps in Reserve)

Lenny had always used something called “Reps in Reserve” (RIR) to guide his workouts. It meant stopping when he felt…

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Comparing Intensity Techniques: Dropsets vs. Rest-Pause

Lia had heard a lot about different ways to make her workouts harder. One day, she asked her coach, “What’s…

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Why One Rep Short of Failure Might Be Optimal for Recovery

Eli loved lifting weights, but after every workout, he felt tired for days. One day, his coach noticed Eli’s struggle…

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Hypertrophy Science vs. Real-World Application

Oliver had always heard that muscle growth depended on science. He read a lot of articles and watched videos on…

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Tracking Progress with Rep Consistency

Mia had been lifting weights for a few months, but she wasn’t sure if she was getting stronger. Every workout…

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Failure Training: How Close Is Close Enough?

James loved lifting weights and wanted to get stronger. His coach told him about something called "failure training." "What’s that?"…

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The Role of Training Intensity in Maximizing Growth

Ella loved going to the gym and lifting weights. Every time she went, she tried to lift as heavy as…

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Meta-Analysis Breakdowns: What Science Really Says About Hypertrophy

Once upon a time, there was a boy named Max who loved lifting weights. He had heard a lot about…

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