After years of trying to slim down, Guardian reporter Madeleine Eggeler did a 180 and decided to ‘bulk’. Gaining weight, or gaining weight for the purpose of getting stronger, challenged everything she had been taught about her body, and changed her relationship with food. Madeleine talks to Carter Sherman about her body image struggles, and
The best upper body strength exercises to add to your routine Are you looking to boost your repertoire beyond the bench press? Here, Telegadas and Santos recommend their favorite upper body exercises along with tips on how to do them correctly. Add them into your routine as needed, making sure to follow the balanced plan
Deadlifts are already hard, so why would you want to make them more difficult? The deficit deadlift does exactly that. Greater range of motion, more fatigue, and more chances for something to go wrong. This is why the deficit deadlift is often criticized. But when well performed and programmed the story changes. The real question
The biggest mistake beginners make when training arms is believing they need a dozen different curl variations to confuse muscle growth. Forget the muscle illusion. Your biceps aren’t sore – they’re underworked. Growth comes from progressively challenging the muscles, not from inventing new ways to bend dumbbells. In my previous installment I talked about how
Many strength training systems are effective in the short term. The combination of a novel incentive and a motivated lifter gets results. But if you’ve been around the weightlifting block, you’re not interested in short-term gains but life-long gains. This is where the Juggernaut Method shines. It combines science-backed programming with flexibility to help lifters
Two-time Olympia Figure Champion Erin Stern may have retired from active competition, but when it comes to training her clients and tending to longevity, the buff beauty is as active as ever. Recently, Stern took to Instagram to share the moves that keep her bouncing throughout her life, and the best part is, no free
The Tour de France is currently underway, taking on the world’s top cyclists through 21 grueling stages across some of France’s toughest terrain. And to bring the taste of the coveted race to the gym, planet health A circuit-style workout created inspired by the movements cyclists use to build strength, endurance and core stability. The
The best upper body strength exercises to add to your routine Are you looking to boost your repertoire beyond the bench press? Here, Telegadas and Santos recommend their favorite upper body exercises along with tips on how to do them correctly. Add them into your routine as needed, making sure to follow the balanced plan
The notion that strength training is a valuable tool for enjoying a longer life is nothing new, and the same is true for cardio, but a new study has found that weekly training plans that incorporate both disciplines are best when it comes to focusing on your longevity. Here’s what you need to know. New
What do the front plank, dead bug, and standard pulloff press have in common? They all move in straight lines. But we don’t just move in straight lines. Swinging a golf club, throwing a baseball, or lifting a suitcase into the trunk of your car all require your body to generate and control rotation. These