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Rule #5 for Maximizing Strength Gains: Lift and Lower the Weight
My experiences at NASA taught me that lowering the weight has a surprisingly powerful effect on strength gains
Jul 14
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Barry Spiering, PhD
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Rule #5 for Maximizing Strength Gains: Lift and Lower the Weight
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Rule #4 for Maximizing Strength Gains: Produce Forceful Muscle Contractions
Lifting heavier weights = greater strength gains. However, interning in the NFL taught me that "heavy" is a relative term
Jul 1
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Rule #4 for Maximizing Strength Gains: Produce Forceful Muscle Contractions
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June 2025
Rule #3 for Maximizing Strength Gains: Give Maximal Mental Effort
The brain has a surprisingly potent role in your strength gains
Jun 24
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Barry Spiering, PhD
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Rule #3 for Maximizing Strength Gains: Give Maximal Mental Effort
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Rule #2 for Maximizing Strength Gains: Choose Your Exercises Wisely
Watching soldiers lift heavy boxes taught me something about selecting appropriate exercises
Jun 17
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Barry Spiering, PhD
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Rule #2 for Maximizing Strength Gains: Choose Your Exercises Wisely
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Rule #1 for Maximizing Strength Gains: Pursue Safety Before Strength
My experiences in Army Basic Training taught me something about enhancing the safety of exercise
Jun 9
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Barry Spiering, PhD
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Rule #1 for Maximizing Strength Gains: Pursue Safety Before Strength
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May 2025
The Importance (and Joys!) of Being Strong
Being strong has important implications for health & performance. But don't forget, being strong can bring joy, too.
May 27
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Barry Spiering, PhD
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The Importance (and Joys!) of Being Strong
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Preview: Maximizing Strength Gains
Simple rules for becoming your strongest self
May 19
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Barry Spiering, PhD
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Preview: Maximizing Strength Gains
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Welcome to Human Health and Performance
A weekly column designed to help you achieve your fitness goals through science-backed insights -- along with plenty of stories gained from 20 years of…
May 15
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Barry Spiering, PhD
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