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Research & Industry
May 24, 2026 · 5 min read

What Does This Week's Strength Training Research Tell Us?

New research shows that consistent training trumps menstrual cycle timing, while motor variability may predict who responds best to strength programs.

Research & Industry
May 21, 2026 · 4 min read

What's the Best Time to Train for Muscle Hypertrophy?

A 2024 study reveals that timing training around menstrual cycles offers no advantage for muscle growth or strength gains compared to consistent programming.

Research & Industry
May 13, 2026 · 5 min read

What's the Best Way to Maintain Muscle During a Cut?

New research on a Mr. Olympia competitor reveals how much muscle mass you can expect to lose during a cutting phase and what factors matter most for preservation.

Research & Industry
May 6, 2026 · 4 min read

What's the Optimal Training Frequency Based on Recovery?

New research reveals optimal training frequency should be based on individual muscle recovery patterns and protein synthesis windows, not traditional body part

Research & Industry
May 4, 2026 · 4 min read

What's the Best Split for Natural Lifters? Science Review

New research shows full-body routines outperform traditional splits for natural lifters, with frequency trumping volume for muscle growth.

Research & Industry
May 1, 2026 · 5 min read

What's the Best Training Frequency: 2x vs 3x Per Week?

New research comparing 2x vs 3x weekly training frequency reveals surprising results when total volume is equated between groups.

Research & Industry
Apr 29, 2026 · 5 min read

What's the Best Way to Count Volume for Muscle Growth?

New research reveals how compound exercises contribute to smaller muscle growth and whether indirect volume should count toward your weekly targets.

Research & Industry
Apr 29, 2026 · 4 min read

What's the Best Way to Use Blood Flow Restriction Training?

Recent research examines the safety protocols needed for blood flow restriction training, particularly for athletes at risk of blood clots.

Research & Industry
Apr 27, 2026 · 4 min read

Is 4 Sets Per Exercise the Sweet Spot for Hypertrophy?

New research reveals the optimal number of sets per exercise for maximizing muscle growth without excessive fatigue accumulation.

Research & Industry
Apr 24, 2026 · 4 min read

What's the Maximum Training Volume Before Junk Volume?

A comprehensive meta-analysis identifies the threshold where additional training volume becomes counterproductive for muscle growth.

Research & Industry
Apr 23, 2026 · 4 min read

What Does AI-Powered Personal Training Mean for Lifters?

Hotworx joins the AI coaching wave with TrainingTrax, but what does this fitness technology trend actually mean for lifters who prioritize structured programming?

Research & Industry
Apr 16, 2026 · 4 min read

What's the Best Way to Progress Resistance Training Volume?

Recent research challenges the idea that complex volume and exercise variation strategies are necessary for continued muscle growth in resistance training.

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