The principle of specificity of exercise states that exercise must be specific for a certain purpose. In simple terms, if you want to build muscle and get stronger, you use a progressive resistance style of training, with the most efficient being weight training.If … [Read more...]
Book review: Jim Stoppani’s Encyclopedia of Muscle and Strength
I've never met Jim Stoppani, but I know we have at least three things in common: 1) We were both formerly Science editors of Muscle and Fitness magazine; 2) We both have a fascination and enjoyment of deep science or the minutiae that most others aren't that much into; … [Read more...]