When you take a muscle through the full range of motion, it goes through three phases of muscle contraction: eccentric, isometric, and concentric. Placing more attention on one phase can yield ...

Like all squat variations, the zombie squat primarily targets the muscles in the lower body. However, it’s more quad-dominant ...

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Time under contraction is not directly measured in a typical weight training program. Most people really don't even think about the number of seconds a given muscle is forced to work. Indirectly, ...

For the most part, we look askance at anything that dubs itself a "hack" that can help you reach your fitness goals. When it comes to training, consistency is really the name of the game, and ...

When you feel pain shooting through a joint midway through a squat or feel a strain in your muscle that you’re afraid will abort your workout, the difference between progress and being injured often ...