Occlusion Training: Muscle Builder or Myth?

Occlusion Training: Muscle Builder or Myth?

Here’s the answer to whether this novel technique is worth trying out.
Rest-Pause: A Proven Muscle-Building Method

Rest-Pause: A Proven Muscle-Building Method

Try one of Dr. Stoppani’s favorite techniques for both size and strength gains.
The Mind's Tip of the Week: Prime Your Pump with Pre-Exhaustion

The Mind's Tip of the Week: Prime Your Pump with Pre-Exhaustion

We all have that muscle group that just… won’t… grow. You’ve tried everything – heavy weight, light weight, high reps, low reps, more volume, less volume, more intensity, new exercises – and still nothing. The bodypart won’t budge, damnit.  Well, there’s one training technique you likely haven’t tried, or at least you haven’t fully committed to it: pre-exhaustion (pre-exhaust for short) When a stubborn muscle won’t grow – expecially a big one like chest, back, quads, or delts – pre-exhaust can do the trick. 

How Real is the Risk of Overtraining?

How Real is the Risk of Overtraining?

Concern about overtraining is common, but the truth may surprise you.
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3 Pull-Up Variations for a Bigger, Wider Back

3 Pull-Up Variations for a Bigger, Wider Back

JYM Athlete Kevin Lo shows you his favorite exercises for building bigger lats.