At my gym, (and probably at yours, too) there’s an older gentleman who spends his workouts idling on various machines, performing quarter-range-of-motion everything before heading home. Good on him for staying active. I would have scoffed at his “suboptimal” technique in years past.  But in 2024, this individual is an evidence-based, scientifically optimized muscle-building […]

The inaugural Rogue Strongwoman Invitational will occur in Scotland. Last updated on March 27th, 2024 The 2024 Rogue Invitational will have many firsts for the CrossFit and Strongman competition. The 2024 edition will occur at P&J Live in Aberdeen, Scotland, on Nov. 8-10, 2024 — the first time the contest is held outside the […]

Israetel believes tracking training volume can help bodybuilders boost hypertrophy. Last updated on March 29th, 2024 On March 28, 2024, the reigning World’s Strongest Man (WSM) and Arnold Strongman Classic (ASC) champion Mitchell Hooper published a video on his YouTube channel featuring an interview with exercise scientist Dr. Mike Israetel. Together, they explain the […]