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The death of the "heavy lifting" myth: Why gentle weight training is the new gold standard

Groundbreaking research proves that effort, not the size of the dumbbell, is the primary driver of muscle growth and strength ...

You can get stronger with gentle weight training, new study finds

Whether people lifted heavier or lighter weights they got results, the research showed.
Yahoo

'I'm A Trainer, And I Want These Myths About Lifting Heavy Weights To Die'

If lifting really heavy weights has always been the one gym activity that seemed too scary, intimidating, or intense for you, you’re not alone. I used to be a hardcore cardio person who was obsessed ...

How I Learned to Love Lifting Heavy

When you lift heavy over time, you build reserves of strength. You accrue power for now, and also for later. It requires ...
Well+Good

How to ease into heavy weight lifting and channel Ashley Graham’s powerful vibes

Want to channel Ashley Graham's powerful gym vibes? Here's exactly how to master heavy weight lifting and box squats, straight from her DogPound trainer, Dara Hart. To (eventually!) get on Graham’s ...

Ready to Take Your Strength to the Next Level? These Advanced Offseason Workouts Build Explosiveness

Two certified strength and conditioning specialists count the reasons runners should think about lifting differently this ...

What’s Better: Heavy Weights or High Reps?

Either way, for success, you will need to approach failure.

Here's Exactly How To Start Weight Training For Weight Loss, According To Experts

Here's how to get started.
Brattleboro Reformer

Heavy lifting: Supreme Fitness members share their motives to compete

BRATTLEBORO — Everyone has a story. Entering the 36th Annual Can-Am Powerlifting Championships set to take place at Supreme Fitness on Saturday, that was never more apparent from some of the ...