Training

The Biggest Dumbbell Mistake Most Women Make When They First Start Lifting
The Biggest Dumbbell Mistake Most Women Make When They First Start Lifting
One of the biggest beginner mistakes is spending too much time on isolation exercises. Compound dumbbell movements train more muscle, build more strength, and deliver more value from each workout.... Read more...
What Is PowerBuilding?
What Is PowerBuilding?
    Women Who Lift Weights • Training • Programming What Is Power Building? (The smart way to build strength and muscle at the same time.) By @coachrobertking Quick takeaway... Read more...
Is It Ok To Train The Same Muscles Every Workout?
Is It Ok To Train The Same Muscles Every Workout?
    Women Who Lift Weights • Training • Programming Is It Ok To Train The Same Muscles Every Workout? (Yes… but it depends on how you train.)By @coachrobertking Quick... Read more...
HAMSTRING CURLS MAKING YOUR BACK HURT? TRY THIS FIRST.
HAMSTRING CURLS MAKING YOUR BACK HURT? TRY THIS FIRST.
When you lie on a hamstring curl machine, your body wants to cheat the movement by arching your lower back as you curl the weight. When that happens, your lower... Read more...
Stop Doing Endless Crunches - Try These 3 Core Exercises Instead
Stop Doing Endless Crunches - Try These 3 Core Exercises Instead
  Women Who Lift Weights • Strength Training • Core Training Stop Doing Endless Crunches. Try These 3 Core Exercises Instead. Most core training gets stuck in crunches, sit-ups, and... Read more...
Next Time You Deadlift ...Make Sure You Do This
Next Time You Deadlift ...Make Sure You Do This
Most people think of the deadlift as a pull. You hear it all the time: “How much can you pull?” But the truth is, a strong deadlift is not just... Read more...
How To Do A Box Jump with Coach Rob
How To Do A Box Jump with Coach Rob
  Women Who Lift Weights • Strength • Coaching • Longevity How To Do Box Jumps Correctly — And Why Good Coaching Matters In the first video below, I’m coaching... Read more...
Free Weights vs Machines — Which One Is Actually Better?
Free Weights vs Machines — Which One Is Actually Better?
If you’ve ever wondered whether free weights or machines are better, the real answer is this: it depends. Both have value. But the key is understanding when to use each... Read more...
Deadlift vs RDL (Romanian Deadlift) - What's The Difference?
Deadlift vs RDL (Romanian Deadlift) - What's The Difference?
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The Importance Of Restorative Exercises
The Importance Of Restorative Exercises
  Women Who Lift Weights • Recovery • Longevity The Importance of Restorative Exercises The “4th Goal” Every Woman Who Lifts Needs to Stay in the Game (So you can... Read more...
Body Part Splits vs Full-Body Training - Which one actually works better for women?
Body Part Splits vs Full-Body Training - Which one actually works better for women?
Women Who Lift Weights • Training • Programming Body Part Splits vs Full Body Workouts Which one actually works better for women? By @coachrobertking Quick takeaway Both body-part splits and... Read more...
5 Things Every Woman Who Lifts Should Know
5 Things Every Woman Who Lifts Should Know
  Women Who Lift Weights • Longevity • Strength Whether you’re 20… 35… or 55… one day you’ll look back at how you trained, how you treated your body, and... Read more...
How to Train for Fat Loss: 3 Simple Changes That Actually Work
How to Train for Fat Loss: 3 Simple Changes That Actually Work
How to Train for Fat Loss: 3 Simple Changes That Actually Work By Coach Robert King Before we dive in to training for fat loss, a quick reminder: nutrition will... Read more...
Should You Wear A Lifting Belt And When Should You Use It?
Should You Wear A Lifting Belt And When Should You Use It?
Women Who Lift Weights Should Women Use a Lifting Belt — And When? Inside our Women Who Lift Weights Facebook group, one of the most common questions I see is... Read more...
5 Things Women Who Lift Should Be Doing (But Most Aren’t) in
5 Things Women Who Lift Should Be Doing (But Most Aren’t) in
Strength training is empowering, and for women, there are some unique considerations we need to take into account to maximize our results.Whether you’re new to lifting or have been at it for... Read more...
How To Pair Exercises For Maximum Results
How To Pair Exercises For Maximum Results
Something I love to do in my programming and my own training is what's known as "Pairing" exercises. 

This technique involves strategically combining two exercises for better training results, improved... Read more...
How To Correctly Do A Hip-Hinge
How To Correctly Do A Hip-Hinge
Let's dive into one of the most fundamental movements in strength training: the hip hinge.Section 1: Importance of the Hip Hinge The hip hinge is a crucial movement pattern that... Read more...
How To Engage Your Lats When Doing A Deadlift
How To Engage Your Lats When Doing A Deadlift
Engaging your lats is critical for a strong deadlift and for helping protect your lower back.  Read more...
Get a Grip: 5 Key Benefits of Hanging Exercises for Your Body and Mind
Get a Grip: 5 Key Benefits of Hanging Exercises for Your Body and Mind
Amidst the complexity of modern workout routines, there exists a timeless practice that requires nothing more than a sturdy pull-up bar and the willingness to let gravity do its work.Hanging... Read more...
Why Do Some Women "Arch" When They Bench Press?
Why Do Some Women "Arch" When They Bench Press?
"The main reason to arch is to reduce the range of motion of the lift. If you can shorten the range of motion this can be a good thing. This... Read more...