Answering Your Best Questions on Strength Training
We made it to ten episodes! That's worth a small celebration, don't you think? That's why this episode is fully dedicated to answering questions from our listeners. From the ones you sent in, we pick...
9 Huhti 202435min
Machines or Free Weights, When Does Your Choice Matter?
Free weights are the superior choice at the gym, says many people. Barbells, dumbbells, kettlebells, and such are much more natural and functional! Don't waste your time sucking up to the machines! B...
4 Huhti 202442min
Are These Deadlift Mistakes Holding You Back?
What are the most common deadlift mistakes? In today's episode, we've compiled the deadlift mistakes we believe are holding people back, but are also easily correctable. If you want to improve your de...
11 Maalis 202438min
How Often Should You Take Your Sets to Fail?
Do you build more muscle mass when you train to failure, versus stopping a few reps short? In today's episode, we discuss a new study that examined this. Then we'll zoom out and debate a lot of diffe...
5 Maalis 202445min
For a Bigger Bench Press, Don't Make These 10 Mistakes
The bench press is not only the world's most popular barbell lift, it's also a technical lift that many people will struggle with for years before figuring it out. So, what are the most common bench p...
26 Helmi 202435min
Reps vs Weight – Which Is Key to Becoming Stronger?
The most important principle in strength training is progressive overload, i.e. to continuously lift more than you have before. In one way or the other. But does it matter if you progress by increasi...
20 Helmi 202433min
Shut Up and Squat! But Should You Front or Back Squat?
The squat is the most important lift in the toolbox for anyone looking to build stronger and bigger legs. If you squat with a barbell, you basically have two options: putting the barbell on your upper...
15 Helmi 202429min
Do You Even Lift?
This is episode 3 of The Strength Log, and it's time for a proper introduction. Who are we – your hosts – and how did we end up in your ears? And … Do we even lift? Since the answer obviously is yes, ...
12 Helmi 202436min
