How Strong Are CrossFit Games Athletes

a crossfit athlete performs the middle portion of a single arm dumbbell snatch. Other Crossfitters are doing various movements in the background in front of a blue wall

CrossFit is an intriguing sport because any one can walk into a gym and attempt the same workouts that they watched the world’s best athletes perform at the Games. People that regularly weight train can also appreciate the loads that these athletes are repeatedly lifting, at high speed and under immense fatigue. However, I think … Read more

Standard vs. Olympic Barbells – Differences Explained + Pros & Cons

One important decision you’ll need to make as you design your home gym is which type of barbell to invest in. The main choice is barbells is between a standard barbell and an Olympic barbell. Standard barbells and weights may seem like a cost-effective option. But, before you decide, it’s important to understand the key … Read more

How to Have a Safe Home Gym on Carpet Floors

It is ideal to lift weights and workout on a solid and stable floor, however that is not an option for everyone. Some home gyms need to be set up on carpet flooring. You can safely workout on carpet flooring, although carpet is soft, lacks support and stability for lifting and for machines and can … Read more

How to Increase HGH Production with Strength Training

            Human growth hormone (HGH) is a naturally occurring anabolic hormone in the body secreted by the pituitary gland at the base of the brain. HGH promotes tissues regeneration, cell reproduction and muscle protein synthesis (1). As a result, HGH plays a key role in muscle (and bone) building, particularly through puberty and after strength/resistance training. There … Read more

You Don’t Need to Train to Failure to Build Muscle (But You Might Want To)

There are all kinds of theories out there about building muscle. Every gym bro will give you their opinion – lift to failure to build muscle, don’t lift to failure, lift heavy weights, stay light …but rarely is their advice rooted in science. Instead, these gym bros just spew the same things someone told them. … Read more