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Strength & Conditioning
Core principles and programming for building raw strength, from powerlifting to strongman.

Intermittent fasting rewires brains, boosting weight loss by 7.8%
Elena Pappas · Jun 23

Ronaldo Aims to End World Cup Goal Drought Against Uzbekistan
Elena Pappas · Jun 23

Harry Kane equals England World Cup scoring record vs Croatia
Elena Pappas · Jun 19

Master the Lower Chest Cable Fly for Maximum Gains
Elena Pappas · Jun 13

New Athlete Diagnosis Pillars Boost Baseball Development
Throwing athletes with decreased lumbopelvic control in a single leg stance were significantly more likely to miss over 30 days of a baseball season due to injury, according to a study in evaluation a
Elena Pappas· Jun 13· 3 min

Cable chest fly exercise unlocks pec growth with new hypertrophy insights
A recent EMG study revealed cable chest flies activate the pectoralis major 15% more effectively at peak contraction than traditional dumbbell flies, challenging decades of gym wisdom, according to Jo
Elena Pappas· Jun 6· 3 min
Analysis & Trends

Which Squat Variation Fixes Your Weak Point: Front Squat, Safety Bar, or Pause Squat?
Elena Pappas · Nov 8

Which Deadlift Variation Fixes Your Weak Point? A Diagnostic Guide for Advanced Lifters
Elena Pappas · Nov 1

Five Grip and Forearm Accessory Lifts That Carry Over to Your Deadlift and Pull-up
Elena Pappas · Oct 24

Which Squat Variation Fixes Your Weak Point? A Biomechanical Guide for Experienced Lifters
Elena Pappas · Oct 20

Fix Your Deadlift Grip: A Comparison of 3 Essential Exercises
Elena Pappas · Oct 7

Choosing Your Deadlift: A Biomechanical Guide to Conventional, Sumo, Hex Bar, and Stiff-Leg Variations
Elena Pappas · Sep 29
Explainers

Conventional Deadlift vs. Romanian Deadlift: Which One Fits Your Goal?
Elena Pappas · Nov 6

Sumo or Conventional Deadlift? Your Body Proportions Point to the Answer
Elena Pappas · Nov 1

Your Body's Built-In Weight Belt: How Core Bracing Stabilizes the Spine Under Heavy Loads
Elena Pappas · Oct 31

Block Periodization for Power: How Advanced Lifters Can Sequence Plyometrics, Ballistics, and Olympic Lifts
Elena Pappas · Oct 30

Scapulohumeral Rhythm: The Shoulder Mechanics That Make or Break Your Overhead Press
Elena Pappas · Oct 24

Swing, Clean, or Snatch? Choosing the Right Kettlebell Ballistic for Your Power Goals
Elena Pappas · Oct 23

