Powerlifter Meal Planning Guide
Comprehensive guide to strength training with expert advice and proven methods.
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Reps in Reserve (RIR) Training Explained: Science, Myths, and Whether It’s Hurting or Saving Your Gains
Depending on who you ask, Reps in Reserve can be a science-backed way to train hard without cutting into your recovery, or a spreadsheet-driven excuse to avoid training hard. So, which is it? If you’ve ever finished a set and thought, “I probably had two more reps left in the tank,” That’s RIR in a nutshell. The concept is solid:instead of treating every set like all-out war, you stop a rep or two short and use those reps left in the tank to manage fatigue, volume, and long-term gains. But the trouble arises when it’s left open to interpretation.
Abs and Core Exercises
It's a move that'll help boost stability by locking your trunk against twisting. Yes, it will help chisel your six pack, but this move also challenges many more muscles. For strength, conditioning, and core stability, try fitting one of these versions in your workouts. Swing for the fences with this rotational strength-building move. The name may be a mouthful, but this move is full of muscle-building benefits. Chisel your six pack with these basic moves. It may not help you run like an Olympian, but your abs will feel good as gold with this move.
10 Underrated Strength Exercises That Build Muscle
Walk into most gyms, and you’ll see the same lifts on repeat—bench, squat, deadlift, curls, and rows. They’re classics for a reason, but if you never venture past the basics, you’re leaving gains on the table. Some exercises don’t get social media attention, aren’t included in every program, and sometimes look odd, but they build strength where you need it most. These 10 exercisesaddress strength leaks—weak upper backs, soft lockouts, and underdeveloped hamstrings—and help prevent grip-strength issues. These underrated moves build your strength where it matters most.
The Best Smith Machine for Your Home Gym in 2025
We receive free products and receive commissions through our links. Seedisclosures page. Other than the almighty treadmill, there may not be a piece of equipment more synonymous with commercial gyms than the Smith machine. Boasting tremendous versatility and functionality, this muscle-constructing tool is popular among lifters ofallexperience levels. However, you don’t need a gym membership to enjoy its benefits. While it may have not been ahome gymstaple years ago, the Smith machine has become a must-have for many fitness enthusiasts.
MH Advisory BoardMH Advisory BoardBuild Major Back Strength With Barbell RowsBy David Otey, C.S.C.S.Jun 20, 2025
. Clickhereto learn more about the Men’s Health expert advisory board. WHEN MOST PEOPLE think of creating the a powerful, strong body, they think about adding muscle on their chest, arms, and shoulders. They also think of doing a handful of classic exercises, moves like bench presses and deadlifts, and squats, and curls, and pullups. All of that is great, of course, but it omits an exercise that’s critical for your growth, and for the overall health and balance of your torso. That exercise is the barbell row, and it’s a move you absolutely need to have in your training repertoire.
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