Training · 7 min Periodisation For Muscle Growth: The Emperor’s New Clothes Periodisation for muscle growth is the Emperor’s new clothes. Here’s what twelve years of coaching and the meta-analyses say actually drives hypertrophy.
Training · 4 min Why Drop Sets Don’t Build More Muscle The evidence on drop sets and muscle growth is clear: same results as regular sets when volume is matched. Here’s what they’re actually good for.
Muscle Gain · 6 min The Problem with Progressive Overload for Muscle Growth Progressive overload doesn’t drive muscle growth, it confirms it. Here’s why chasing the number on the bar can stall your progress, and what to track instead.
Training · 5 min Do You Have to Back Squat? Movement Patterns vs the Big Three You don’t have to back squat to train well. The squat pattern is non-negotiable, not the specific lift. The variation that suits your body matters more.
Nutrition · 6 min Are High Protein Snacks Worth It? What the Label Hides Plenty of high protein snacks carry less protein than the label suggests, and the term is looser than you’d think. Here’s how to spot one that counts.
Training · 6 min Does Exercise Order Actually Affect Muscle Growth? Exercise order matters for strength but makes no meaningful difference to muscle growth. Here’s what the research shows, and what to audit instead.
Behaviour · 6 min How to Actually Hit Your 2026 Fitness Goals (And Why Most Fail) Most fitness resolutions fail by February. The fix is simpler than you think – plan for the whole year, not just the first month.
Nutrition · 3 min The Cheat Meal Paradox – Why It Makes Your Diet Harder Most people think cheat meals help their diet. The science says otherwise. Here’s why that Saturday takeaway is keeping you from making weight—and what to do instead.
Training · 5 min Weight Training for Muscle Gain vs Fat Loss Most people train with one of two goals: building muscle or losing fat. But should your training actually change between these phases? Here’s what really matters.
Training · 5 min Why Slower Training Progressions Builds Bigger Muscle Gains Why slower training progress builds more muscle. Learn to use RIR training and progressive overload for sustainable strength gains in Deptford SE8.
