Strength training guides.
Short, practical answers to the questions lifters ask most — and how to put them to work in your training.
2 min read · September 28, 2026
How to calculate your 1RM without maxing out
Estimate your one-rep max from any set of 2–10 reps with the Epley or Brzycki formula, then use it to set your training weights. With examples and a chart.
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How long should you rest between sets?
How long to rest between sets for strength, muscle growth and endurance — with simple rest-time ranges and how to stick to them in the gym.
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Progressive overload, explained
What progressive overload is, the simplest ways to apply it — more weight, more reps, more sets — and how to track it so you keep getting stronger.
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A simple push/pull/legs routine
A simple push/pull/legs routine with exercises, sets and reps for each day, a 3- or 6-day schedule, and how to run it set by set on your iPhone.
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