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Heavy weights vs. light weights: Which builds more muscle according to science?

Should you lift heavy weights or use lighter loads with more reps to maximize muscle growth? This question has divided ...
Firehouse

Lifting Heavy Loads - Part 5

OBJECTIVE: Understand the function and application of high-pressure "flat-form" airbags TASK: Understand the unique operational differences between lifting a heavy load with flat-form high-pressure ...
Lifehacker

Four Questions to Ask Yourself When You’re Lifting ‘Heavy’

Lift heavy to build muscle: That’s advice you’ve probably seen in a million places, whether you're aiming to get stronger, get "toned," or simply reap the health benefits of putting on a little muscle ...
Firehouse

Lifting Heavy Objects: Timber A-Frame Gantry - Part III

In Part 2, we built a small A-Frame Gantry for a practice session. In this article, we will put the gantry to work to move a load. As should be noted for any kind of technical rescue training, these ...
CNET

Lifting heavy weights vs. light weights: Why one isn't better than the other

Mercey Livingston is a health and wellness writer and certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach. She's written about fitness and wellness for Well+Good, Women's Health, Business Insider, and ...
The Conversation

Best way to avoid back pain? Lift heavy things

Fiona Wilson does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their ...