Strength Training Archives - Page 4 of 49

April 19, 2016

For maximal strength gains, should you use slow eccentrics?

By Bret Contreras | Sport Specific Training, Strength, Strength Training | 5 Comments

Bret says: Recently, Chris wrote some great articles about eccentric training (see HERE and HERE), and we got talking about whether you should choose a light weight and lower slowly…

April 7, 2016

Strength Training is Fat Loss Training

By Bret Contreras | Strength, Strength Training | 24 Comments

Let’s say you’re new to strength training and you embark on a strength training regimen. Scenario One: Let’s say you’re a male and you’re currently 25% bodyfat – you weigh…

March 29, 2016

I Am Woman, Watch Me Lift

By Bret Contreras | Strength, Strength Training | 28 Comments

Three and a half years ago, Emily Nodine was watching a YouTube video I had posted titled Strong Female Booties. She was very inspired and thought to herself, “I hope…

March 5, 2016

How Femur Length Affects Squat Mechanics

By Bret Contreras | Form Analysis, Powerlifting, Strength, Strength Training, Topic of the Week | 110 Comments

Meet Maren and Brett, the two latest Glute Squad members. They are the same height, but their torso and femur proportions differ markedly. Maren has a longer torso and shorter…