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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.

4 min read
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Training#freeweights#smith machine+5 more
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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Training#machines#training+1 more
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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Training#hypertrophy#training+2 more
Is There Really a Superior Workout Routine?
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Is There Really a Superior Workout Routine?

Enough with comparing routines without scientific basis—or with misused science.

3 min read
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Training#high volume#low volume+3 more