StrengthScore Blog
Advice, training tips, and insights to help you get stronger and reach your fitness goals.
Freeweights vs Smith Machine: The Complete Showdown
From bench to squats to deadlifts: does the guided track beat raw iron? We pit freeweights against the Smith on every major lift.
Intensity vs Volume: Why Intensity Reigns for Hypertrophy
Think more sets mean bigger gains? Discover why training intensity often beats volume in building muscle.
Battle of the Chest-Builders: Bench Press vs Machines
Do machines really isolate better? Or is the barbell bench press still king of pec power? We dig into the science.
Rest to Grow!: The Science Behind Longer Rest Periods
Recent studies show that extending your rest between sets—without going overboard—can significantly boost hypertrophy.
Is There Really a Superior Workout Routine?
Enough with comparing routines without scientific basis—or with misused science.
Starting Strength: Squat, Press, Repeat—Can You Handle the Grind?
We delve into Mark Rippetoe's beginner barbell program, break down the A/B days, and answer the eternal question: how many squats until my jeans explode?