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Freeweights vs Smith Machine: The Complete Showdown
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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.

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Intensity vs Volume: Why Intensity Reigns for Hypertrophy
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Intensity vs Volume: Why Intensity Reigns for Hypertrophy

Think more sets mean bigger gains? Discover why training intensity often beats volume in building muscle.

3 min read
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Battle of the Chest-Builders: Bench Press vs Machines
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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.

5 min read
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Rest to Grow!: The Science Behind Longer Rest Periods
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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.

3 min read
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