How to Train for Max Strength and Get Ridiculously Strong

resistance training for max strength

If you want to be a stronger bench presser or powerlifter, or simply want to lift as heavy weights as possible – training for max strength is your game. Maximum strength is generally defined as the maximum amount of force you can apply to an object. For instance, a barbell. How to Produce More Force There are three main areas … Read more

You Don’t Need Motivation (Or Steroids). You Need This.

old school gym

I have a few pastimes. I enjoy reading the occasional book, I like composting (it’s awesome), and I compete in powerlifting. The pic above is from one of my powerlifting competitions. I’m deadlifting 260 kg (that’s 573 lbs in freedom units) for a PR. The thing about deadlifting – and any training, whatever your goal is – is that it’s not … Read more

Powerlifting Polka: 3, 4, or 6 Days/Week Powerlifting Program

Powerlifting Polka

Powerlifting Polka is one of our most popular and effective powerlifting programs. It is six weeks long and comes in three versions: 3, 4, and 6 days per week. The goal of the program is to make you bigger and stronger in the three powerlifts: the squat, the bench press, and the deadlift. Powerlifting Polka … Read more

StrengthLog’s Full-Body Workout Routine, 2x/Week

Full-body workout training program

This training program is available for free in our app StrengthLog! Download it for free with the buttons below: This article outlines a training program with two workouts per week. It suits you who are either new to strength training, or who are more experienced but may not have the time, desire, or opportunity to train … Read more

Shoulder Pain When Bench Pressing: Causes & How to Fix It

Shoulder pain when bench pressing

”In the bench pressing realm, where metal shines bright,Bro’s and sis’s dream big, aiming for new height. Yet, in the quiet, a protest begins to ignite,Shoulder pain whispers in the dark of the night.” A big bench press is a divine and chakra-unblocking goal in the strength training world. It’s also one of those exercises … Read more

Beginner Strength Training Program: 2 & 3 Days Per Week

beginner strength training program

If you want to take your first steps to a stronger and healthier you, this beginner strength training program has everything you need. In this program, you’ll find: Click here to jump directly to the training program! You can track our beginner strength training program for free in our workout log app: 0% ads and 100% … Read more

The Best Push Pull Legs Split for Building Muscle

push pull legs split

The push pull legs (or PPL for short) split is one of the most popular workout programs for building muscle and strength gains. Many athletes and bodybuilders, including advanced lifters, swear by the PPL routine as the best way to train for muscle mass. Not only is it effective for muscle growth, but you can … Read more

Full-Body Workouts vs. Split Workouts: 7 Pros and Cons

Full Body vs Split Workout Routine

Should you do full-body workouts or split different body parts into different workouts? In this article, we’ll look at the results from a study comparing a full-body workout routine to an upper/lower split routine. Then, we’ll go over some of the most common full-body vs split workouts and list the pros and cons of each … Read more

The Best Push Pull Workout Routine for Muscle and Strength

push pull workout routine

A push pull workout routine is a popular training split that groups your major muscle groups according to your body’s natural movement patterns. In this article, you’ll find the best push pull split and learn how it can help you reach your fitness goals and build muscle and strength faster than you thought possible. In … Read more

Mike Mentzer Workout Routine: Heavy Duty Bodybuilding

Mike Mentzer’s “Heavy Duty” workout routine is a high-intensity, low-volume approach to weight training. The philosophy behind the training method is to stimulate muscle growth with maximum efficiency while minimizing the risk of overtraining. It emphasizes lifting heavy weights and pushing your muscles to failure in a brief, intense workout, followed by complete rest and … Read more