If you want to know what the science says about how many sets your muscles need to grow, both in a single workout and over the course of a week, this page will tell you everything you need to know. Want a short and simple answer to the question of how many sets you should […]
Does HIIT Build Muscle?
Compared to lifting weights, HIIT is not a particularly effective way to build muscle. But that’s not to say it builds no muscle at all. Take someone who’s unfit and out of shape, put them on a HIIT routine for several weeks, and you’ll likely see some degree of muscle growth. That’s because any stimulus […]
The Bro Split: What’s Right and What’s Wrong?
Bro split workout routines are often knocked by some in the science-based fitness community, mainly on the basis of research showing that a higher training frequency works better for muscle growth. In truth, body part splits can be a highly effective way to build muscle, particularly once you’ve moved past the beginner stages of training. […]
Fasted Cardio: Benefits, Myths & Results
Is fasted cardio going to help you lose weight faster? Some people claim it’s the secret to weight loss, while others say working out on an empty stomach is no better than exercise done after a meal. Who’s right? Back in the day, I used to do a lot of fasted exercise, mainly because I […]
Hypertrophy Training: How to Make Your Muscles Really, Really Big
If you want to know exactly how to train for hypertrophy, from the number of times each muscle group should be trained to how long to rest between each set, this page will show you what to do. You want to know how to build muscle in the shortest time possible. But you’re confused by […]
Push/Pull/Legs vs Full Body: Pros and Cons for Building Muscle
If you want to gain muscle, which routine works best? A push/pull/legs or full-body split? In general, a full-body workout split is better suited to people who prefer lifting 3-4 times a week, or those who are able to make progress with a relatively low volume of training. A push/pull/legs workout split is a better […]