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For years we have been told the best way to get fitter and stronger is to lift something heavy, whether that’s a barbell or our own bodyweight. What if how we put it down was just as important?

Understand the science of lifting versus lowering to optimize your training and break through your next plateau. Banging out reps is pretty straightforward, generally speaking. Lift the weight, lower ...

When people think about exercise or weight training, they tend to focus on concentric exercises: those powerful movements that shorten muscles, like curling a dumbbell or powering upward in a squat.

Slow and controlled is the best way to heighten your life. A new study has found that eccentric exercises, when done properly, can contribute to health span. In traditional weightlifting, three ...

Cycling is a popular fitness activity worldwide. Although the physiological benefits of cycling are known to many, its precise impact on the ‘rectus femoris’ muscle has remained elusive so far. A ...

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