Periodization has been performed for years by bodybuilders, and usually it's the Matveyev Linear method that's used by bodybuilders and athletes. But what if I told you there was an even better periodization program to improve performance and muscle gains? Follow on for Strength Training: Undulated ...

There are various kinds of exercises and while some focus on building your cardio (or heart) muscle, some are intended to build your core and the rest of your muscles. In terms of the latter, strength training is advised but you need to ensure that you are doing it properly to avoid any likely ...

‘Strength Training’ sounded a little intimidating to me before I started my training. Heavy weights were supposed to be a man’s thing, but then that all changed for me when I watched the 2016 Rio Olympic Games - specifically the Women's Weightlifting (58kg category). I was in awe of each and every ...

Building strength and stamina is a journey that demands dedication, understanding, and the right approach. Whether you're a fitness enthusiast or someone just starting out, this guide will provide you with the essential tips and strategies to enhance your physical capabilities effectively. Let's ...

Going to the gym can be intimidating, especially as a new member or a beginner level athlete. With all the different equipment, machines, and people around, it can be hard to know where to start or how to progress. That’s where training zones come in. Not only do they provide a clear structure ...

So far in our sandbag training series we've looked at 7 exercises that you should do if you decide to give this unconventional way of training a try. Whilst barbells, dumbbells and weight machines can certainly produce excellent results, sandbags have a few advantages over typical gym equipment. ...

There's been an ongoing debate among strength athletes and fitness enthusiasts as to which lift is the "king of exercises" - the squat or the deadlift. Both are superb exercises which work your entire body and produce unbeatable strength and muscle gains. Typically, it's the deadlift that allows ...

Our next sandbag training article in the series revolves around Power Cleans. We've all seen weightlifters in the Olympics picking up heavy weights from the floor and hoisting them up before holding them overhead. The clean and jerk is one of the two lifts (the snatch is the other) in this sport ...

Carries are our next sandbag training article in the series - a "bang for your buck" exercise which is incredibly simple and effective. The sandbag carry works a whole range of muscles in your body and takes very little time to learn. This exercise is common in strongman competitions and it's a ...

Our next sandbag training article in the series revolves around the Overhead Press. Whether it's been on a Smith machine, with a barbell, or with kettlebells, just about everyone who trains has done some form of overhead pressing. Unarguably, the overhead press is a first-class compound exercise ...