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High volume vs high intensity: which builds more muscle? 66d ago

Few topics in the fitness industry divide the community like this one. But what does the research actually say is best for hypertrophy? The post High volume vs high intensity: which builds more muscle? appeared first on Stronger by Science. Read

Is lifting during pregnancy healthy? 73d ago

A recently published systematic review and meta analysis involving 50 studies and over 47,000 participants looked at the effect of resistance training on a plethora of pregnancy-related variables, from prenatal health all the way to delivery... Read

How does sleep deprivation affect your workouts? 80d ago

Can you still train effectively after a bad night, or is it better to rest and recover? The post How does sleep deprivation affect your workouts? appeared first on Stronger by Science. Read

Can a little alcohol be healthy for lifters? 87d ago

For decades, thanks to observational studies suggesting a J-shaped curve, light drinking was thought to have some protective benefits for the heart, where a small amount supposedly lowered cardiovascular disease risk. However, that narrative... Read

Is training on back-to-back days bad? 94d ago

The evidence supports a broader theme seen throughout exercise science. The post Is training on back-to-back days bad? appeared first on Stronger by Science. Read

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Are “seed oils” actually unhealthy? 101d ago

A recent umbrella review, which looked at 48 systematic reviews and meta-analyses (!), examined the effect of vegetable oils on multiple health outcomes. The post Are “seed oils” actually unhealthy? appeared first on Stronger by Science. Read

Is body recomposition possible? 108d ago

Several studies have compared being in a calorie surplus versus being at maintenance while resistance training. The post Is body recomposition possible? appeared first on Stronger by Science. Read

Are weighted vests worth it? 115d ago

A 2024 paper looked at the metabolic cost of walking with weighted vests. The post Are weighted vests worth it? appeared first on Stronger by Science. Read

Does eccentric overload training enhance muscle growth? 122d ago

A recent study by Yue et al is the newest addition to this body of research. The post Does eccentric overload training enhance muscle growth? appeared first on Stronger by Science. Read

Is leucine supplementation actually useful for building muscle? 129d ago

When already consuming a diet relatively high in protein and lifting weights, does leucine supplementation actually lead to better gains in strength and muscle growth? The post Is leucine supplementation actually useful for building muscle?... Read

Exercise selection for the hamstrings: a guide 136d ago

Exercises to include in a balanced hamstring program The post Exercise selection for the hamstrings: a guide appeared first on Stronger by Science. Read

Can a diet based on ultra-processed foods be healthy? 150d ago

And how would that compare to a minimally processed diet? The post Can a diet based on ultra-processed foods be healthy? appeared first on Stronger by Science. Read

Is breakfast really the most important meal of the day? 157d ago

Does breakfast actually improve training performance or body composition? A recent narrative review examined this topic specifically. The post Is breakfast really the most important meal of the day? appeared first on Stronger by Science. Read

Does tempo matter for muscle growth? 164d ago

A hot-off-the-press meta-analysis tackled this exact question by examining 14 studies that independently manipulated eccentric and concentric tempo. The post Does tempo matter for muscle growth? appeared first on Stronger by Science. Read

How heavy can you go for hypertrophy? 171d ago

There are now 12 studies that have examined this concept. We’ll briefly summarize the results of each. The post How heavy can you go for hypertrophy? appeared first on Stronger by Science. Read

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