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Fitness Myths with Dr. Mike: Cheat Reps

Is there a time when shortening ROM, using momentum or other manipulations of technique are beneficial?

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The JuggLife: Scientific Muscle Building

This much training is too little. That much training is too much. But this amount of training is just right. Dr. Mike…

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Fitness Myths with Dr. Mike: Bro Splits for Muscle Size

Everyone knows that Monday is International Chest Day, Tuesdays are for back, Wednesday is legs, Thursdays are…

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Fitness Myths with Dr. Mike: Partial Range of Motion

Dr. Mike Israetel discusses that why, despite ‘bro-science’ proponents, it is truly better to train with a a full ROM…

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The JuggLife-Dr. Mike Israetel: Building Muscle and Bulging Bulgarians

Dr. Mike Israetel is one of the most regarded authorities on training and nutrition working in the strength today. As…

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Calories: Your #1 Priority

For muscle gain, calories are the single most important variable in a diet. Calories will meet your energetic demands…

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Programming Management for the Dual Athlete, Part 3

In Part 2, we examined the role of training volume as a means of long-term progressive overload. As discussed…

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When to Eat Delicious Food and When to Avoid It

Knowledge is power. No matter how seemingly overused this statement is, it still retains its validity. Knowing more…

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Consolidation of Stressors – Part 3, The Long Term

As we conclude our discussion on the consolidation of stressors concept, we will look at the long term, the planning of…

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Strong360 Podcast-Nick Shaw of Renaissance Periodization

Renaissance Periodization is a unique combination of highly educated and highly trained coaches. Made up of PhDs across…

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Renaissance Diet Auto-Templates

These diets (written as easy-to-use Excel files) are designed to help you either shed body fat while keeping muscle(the…

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Thinking About Ditching Your Program? Read This First

“It didn’t work for me.” “I tried that high frequency squatting, man. It didn’t work for me.” “I moved my hands wider…