Weightlifting

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Split image comparing a weightlifter increasing weight with one increasing repetitions, illustrating progressive overload principles for muscle growth.

Progressive Overload: Reps as Effective as Weight for Growth

A 2025 study from A. Barsuhn found no significant difference in 1RM strength gains or muscle cross-sectional area increases between lifters who progressively increased weight and those who progressive

Elena Pappas·July 14, 2026

Diverse individuals performing resistance training exercises, showcasing muscle hypertrophy and strength gains in a well-lit gym.

Recovery & Mobility

Study confirms resistance training's vital role in muscle hypertrophy and strength gains.

A comprehensive review of 111 studies found that resistance training consistently adds an average of 1.

Hana Kim·June 12, 2026

An advanced male lifter performing a heavy deadlift with intense focus in a gritty, dimly lit gym setting.

Recovery & Mobility

Texas Method Workout Explained for Advanced Lifters

Despite frequent recommendations for 'intermediate' lifters, the Texas Method workout is explicitly designed for advanced athletes who have stalled on simpler linear progressions.

Hana Kim·May 21, 2026

Pregnant woman performing a deadlift with good form in a gym, demonstrating strength and health during pregnancy.

Training Theory

Pregnancy weightlifting offers benefits and risks, new research shows.

A study tracking 679 pregnant individuals who lifted at least 80% of their one-repetition maximum found that 66% reported no complications during pregnancy or delivery, according to impact of heavy re

Hana Kim·May 20, 2026