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Pull-ups: from 0 to 10 reps
Can't do a single pull-up yet? Here is the step by step method to earn your first rep and build up to 10 clean pull-ups.
ReadSquat: technique and mistakes to avoid
Squat: the correct technique step by step, the right depth, and the most common mistakes to fix so you can progress without pain.
ReadDeadlift: technique and mistakes to avoid
Deadlift: the correct technique step by step, a flat back, and the most common mistakes to fix so you can pull heavy without getting hurt.
ReadBench press: technique and mistakes to avoid
Bench press: the correct technique step by step and the most common mistakes to fix so you can press heavier without hurting yourself.
ReadHow much protein per day to build muscle?
How much protein per day to build muscle? The reference range (1.6 to 2.2 g/kg), a table by bodyweight, and the mistakes to avoid.
ReadHow to choose a weightlifting app
Strong, Hevy, Fitbod, Musku: the app families, what free tiers actually cover, and the criteria that settle it in three sessions.
ReadGetting back into lifting after a break
After weeks or months off, muscle memory is on your side. Here is how to get back into lifting without injury and regain your level fast.
ReadBody recomposition: why the scale lies
Building muscle and losing fat at once is body recomposition. Here is why your weight stalls and how to truly measure your progress.
ReadCardio and strength training: can you combine them?
Does cardio kill your gains? Learn how to combine cardio and lifting without hurting your progress, and manage volume and timing.
ReadRPE and RIR: managing intensity and failure
RPE and RIR: two simple tools to gauge the intensity of your sets, know when to hit failure, and progress without burning out. A clear guide.
ReadSleep and recovery: the forgotten factor in your progress
Muscle grows during recovery, not at the gym. Here is why sleep is your best ally and how to recover better to keep progressing.
ReadStay consistent: how not to quit the gym
Consistency beats everything else in the gym. Here are 6 concrete strategies to stop quitting and turn training into a lasting habit.
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