Strength Gain

The goal of training for hypertrophy is to increase muscle size, and the goal of training for strength is to maximize the amount of force produced with those muscles in relation to skeletal structure. Although by definition, these two approaches...

Runners, like most athletes, are a particularly dedicated bunch who prioritize getting stronger and staying injury-free. Sure, sometimes they look at me and say, “You want me to do what?” — but they are usually up for anything in our...

Who’s ready to start cleaning? Hearing the word “cleaning” may have you jumping for joy… or running for the hills. (And this goes for both the chore and the exercise!) But today we’re talking about the kettlebell clean specifically. Your...

Do you really want to read another predictable article that offers up three easy steps to fix this flaw or that flaw, look better in your clothes, look like “her,” or finally lose that “stubborn” fat? I didn’t think so....

I love deadlifts. My clients love deadlifts—all of them. Once, when I overheard a woman in my gym say that she didn’t like deadlifts, it made me so sad! Learning that she had small hands that made lifting the bar...

If you’re reading Girls Gone Strong, it's safe to assume that you see the benefits of developing your strength, and all the ways it can enrich your life. I want to invite you to explore another dimension of strength development,...

Hip thrusts continue gaining popularity in gyms around the country — and with good reason. The hip thrust and its variations are great for: Improving glute strength Increasing glute size Improving aesthetics of glutes (higher, rounder, firmer) Improving performance in...

Complexes are one of my favorite ways to get simultaneously strong and sweaty. Because you're doing compound, full-body movements and rarely setting the weight down, you build strength, power, stamina and amp up your metabolism—all with simple tools and basic...

“One weird trick to lose stubborn belly fat!” You’ve all seen these ads pop up, annoyingly while reading an article or scrolling through your social media feeds, promising to hold the secret to getting lean or upping your credit score....