The Strength Log

The Road to Your First Pull-Up

Getting your first pull-up [https://www.strengthlog.com/pull-up/] or chin-up [https://www.strengthlog.com/chin-up/] is a major milestone for most people who train. But how do you go about it effectively and quickly? In today's episode, we present a plan that's been proven to work time and time again, no matter if you're a woman or a man, light or heavy. We break down the exercises that will take you towards your first pull-up, and explain why lat pulldowns and rows aren't as useful as a lot of people claim on the road to your first pull-up. *** Do you like what you hear so far? Please leave a five-star review in your podcast player. And hit that follow button! You can also follow us on Instagram. You'll find Daniel at @strengthdan [https://www.instagram.com/strengthdan], and Philip at @philipwildenstam [https://www.instagram.com/philipwildenstam/]. Become a part of our Reddit community here [https://www.reddit.com/r/strengthlog/]. *** This podcast is brought to you by Styrkelabbet AB, Sweden. To support us, download the world's best gym workout tracker app StrengthLog here [https://www.strengthlog.com/]. It's completely ad-free and the most generous fitness app on the market, giving you access to unlimited workout logging, lots of workouts and training programs, and much, much more even if you stay a free user for life. If you want a t-shirt with "Train hard, eat well, die anyway", check out our shop here [https://strengthlog.com/shop].

Vacation Training: How Little Can You Get Away With?

Summer vacation is coming up, and we gym rats start wondering how little strength training we can get away with without losing muscle mass and strength. And what if we skip training altogether [https://www.strengthlog.com/taking-a-break-from-strength-training/]? In this episode, we cover everything you need to know about scaling back your training when traveling or spending time in a hammock. We also give you tips on practical programming when you don't have access to a fully equipped gym, including exercises [https://www.strengthlog.com/strength-training-exercises-at-home/] targeting the larger muscle groups. *** Do you like what you hear so far? Please leave a five-star review in your podcast player. And hit that follow button! You can also follow us on Instagram. You'll find Daniel at @strengthdan [https://www.instagram.com/strengthdan], and Philip at @philipwildenstam [https://www.instagram.com/philipwildenstam/]. Become a part of our Reddit community here [https://www.reddit.com/r/strengthlog/]. *** This podcast is brought to you by Styrkelabbet AB, Sweden. To support us, download the world's best gym workout tracker app StrengthLog here [https://www.strengthlog.com/]. It's completely ad-free and the most generous fitness app on the market, giving you access to unlimited workout logging, lots of workouts and training programs, and much, much more even if you stay a free user for life. If you want a t-shirt with "Train hard, eat well, die anyway", check out our shop here [https://strengthlog.com/shop].

Can Strength Training Help Overweight Kids?

Strength training [https://www.strengthlog.com/strength-training-for-children-and-adolescents-benefits-risks-and-practical-recommendations/] is among the best things you can do to improve your health, and that goes for both adults and children. But what kind of effects does strength training have on children [https://www.strengthlog.com/strengthlogs-training-program-for-children/] who are overweight or obese? In today's episode, we're discussing a new study review [https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/obr.70171] looking into exactly this – and the results are encouraging! *** Do you like what you hear so far? Please leave a five-star review in your podcast player. And hit that follow button! You can also follow us on Instagram. You'll find Daniel at @strengthdan [https://www.instagram.com/strengthdan], and Philip at @philipwildenstam [https://www.instagram.com/philipwildenstam/]. Become a part of our Reddit community here [https://www.reddit.com/r/strengthlog/]. *** This podcast is brought to you by Styrkelabbet AB, Sweden. To support us, download the world's best gym workout tracker app StrengthLog here [https://www.strengthlog.com/]. It's completely ad-free and the most generous fitness app on the market, giving you access to unlimited workout logging, lots of workouts and training programs, and much, much more even if you stay a free user for life. If you want a t-shirt with "Train hard, eat well, die anyway", check out our shop here [https://strengthlog.com/shop].

Is the Mind-Muscle Connection Real?

If you focus on feeling your muscles work while lifting [https://www.strengthlog.com/bodybuilding/], can you increase their activity and grow them faster? In bodybuilding, this concept is known as the mind-muscle connection. But is it real, and – even if it is – should you care? The mind-muscle connection is the topic of today's episode, and we have a new study [https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/15/10/3925] on it to kick us off! *** Do you like what you hear so far? Please leave a five-star review in your podcast player. And hit that follow button! You can also follow us on Instagram. You'll find Daniel at @strengthdan [https://www.instagram.com/strengthdan], and Philip at @philipwildenstam [https://www.instagram.com/philipwildenstam/]. Become a part of our Reddit community here [https://www.reddit.com/r/strengthlog/]. *** This podcast is brought to you by Styrkelabbet AB, Sweden. To support us, download the world's best gym workout tracker app StrengthLog here [https://www.strengthlog.com/]. It's completely ad-free and the most generous fitness app on the market, giving you access to unlimited workout logging, lots of workouts and training programs, and much, much more even if you stay a free user for life. If you want a t-shirt with "Train hard, eat well, die anyway", check out our shop here [https://strengthlog.com/shop].

Pros & Cons of Starting Strength

Starting Strength is probably the most famous strength training program in the world, and a huge reason that barbell lifting took off 15-20 years ago. But is it really a good program for beginners in the gym [https://www.strengthlog.com/strength-training-for-beginners/]? And which claims by Mark Rippetoe in the Starting Strength book have aged badly? How would we improve Starting Strength? A listener on Spotify requested an episode about the pros and cons of Starting Strength, and today we deliver just that! Pour yourself a gallon of milk; this is going to be fun. *** Do you like what you hear so far? Please leave a five-star review in your podcast player. And hit that follow button! You can also follow us on Instagram. You'll find Daniel at @strengthdan [https://www.instagram.com/strengthdan], and Philip at @philipwildenstam [https://www.instagram.com/philipwildenstam/]. Become a part of our Reddit community here [https://www.reddit.com/r/strengthlog/]. *** This podcast is brought to you by Styrkelabbet AB, Sweden. To support us, download the world's best gym workout tracker app StrengthLog here [https://www.strengthlog.com/]. It's completely ad-free and the most generous fitness app on the market, giving you access to unlimited workout logging, lots of workouts and training programs, and much, much more even if you stay a free user for life. If you want a t-shirt with "Train hard, eat well, die anyway", check out our shop here [https://strengthlog.com/shop].