I'm Dan Ogborn, an exercise scientist focused on muscle. I observe + discuss the research behind a healthy existence.

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Strong Science #5

No complaint about commercial gyms is as pervasive as gripes about the sub-par music selection. I can remember my early days cleaning up the weights at a local commercial...

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Strong Science #4

After reading a recent study on some potent effects of emphasizing bar speed during the bench press (1), I thought I’d take a look at two classic studies looking...

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Strong Science #3

After showing the squat a little too much love in Strong Science #1 and #2, I’ll turn my attention to the deadlift. I’ve got two classic studies that I’ve mentioned...

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Strong Science #2

Thinking back about ten years ago, after tearing both pecs, I began a love affair with lower body training. What’s a guy (or girl) to do if you can’t...

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Strong Science #1

After roughly 6-7 months of blogging, I’m still working to find my voice and a good way to deliver my content. So while I’ve been experimenting with different formats...