Exercise Theory

Guess what? Not everyone involved in helping people achieve their exercise-related goals agrees on everything to do with fitness and exercise. Big surprise, right?

In fact, there are many areas of disagreement regarding exercise theory.

In these articles, I hope to cut through all the chatter and give you a solid base of knowledge you can use as the foundation for your own, long-term learning process. I define basic concepts that are of interest to weight-lifters and others who use a resistance-training program to add muscle mass. And I hope that when you’re done reading these articles, you’ll be able to distinguish between what’s really important, and what’s just being hyped up to get you to buy gear that you really don’t need.

Do Calf Raises Work?

Bodybuilders love to perform calf raises. But is this excercise really all it’s cracked up to be? Learn some interesting facts about the calves and how to train them.

The Adaptation Principle

Our bodies respond to exercise in predictable ways. Read this article for some tips on how to structure a weight lifting program so you get the most out of it.

The Progression Principle

Weight lifting is a means to an end. Learn how progression is not only desirable, but a necessary component for success in any strength training program.

The Overload Principle

Without overload, your strength training program will fail to deliver results. Unless and until you use the overload principle, you will not get stronger.

Fast Twitch, Slow Twitch: Which is Which?

Different types of muscle fiber serve us in different ways. Learn about the different types of muscle fiber and how they relate to a weight lifting program.

Isolation Exercises

Get the skinny on isolation movements and what role they play in a workout program. They have a place in a strength training regimen, but read on…

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Compound Exercises

These weight training exercises are the most effective movements available for gaining weight and packing on quality muscle mass. Learn why in this article.