The Fascinating History of Strength Training Machines with Rick Rignell

In this episode of the Discover Strength Podcast, CEO and exercise physiologist Luke Carlson delves into eccentric muscle contractions. Learn why the often-overlooked "lowering phase" of strength training exercises is more beneficial than lifting, and how focusing on eccentrics can lead to greater strength, hypertrophy, and even faster recovery. From practical workout tips to groundbreaking research, Luke explores the magic of eccentrics, their role in targeting fast-twitch muscle fibers, and their applications for athletes, aging populations, and rehabilitation.Discover Strength offers free Introductory Workouts at any location across the united states. You can schedule your free Introductory Workout HERE !

In this episode of the Discover Strength Podcast, CEO and exercise physiologist Luke Carlson dives deep into the concept of progressive overload—a foundational principle of strength training. Discover Strength offers free Introductory Workouts at any location across the united states. You can schedule your free Introductory Workout HERE !

In this episode of the Discover Strength Podcast, host Luke Carlson, CEO of Discover Strength and an exercise physiologist, dives into the fourth Workout Focus in this mini-series: momentary muscle failure. This concept shifts the emphasis from the number of reps or the weight lifted to the importance of training until you can no longer perform another repetition with perfect form.Discover Strength offers free Introductory Workouts at any location across the united states. You can schedule your free Introductory Workout HERE !

In this episode, Luke Carlson, CEO of Discover Strength and exercise physiologist,  dives into the vital role of recovery in optimizing strength training results. Often overlooked, recovery is where the real magic happens—allowing your body to repair, rebuild, and reap the benefits of your hard work.Discover Strength offers free Introductory Workouts at any location across the united states. You can schedule your free Introductory Workout HERE !

In this episode of the Discover Strength Podcast, CEO and exercise physiologist Luke Carlson dives into the second installment of the "Workout Focus" series. The topic? The power of one set. Luke unpacks the science behind why a single, intense set can produce the same—if not better—strength training results compared to the traditional 3 sets of 10 approach. He delves into the history of sets, the role of muscle fiber recruitment, and the surprising findings on calorie burn and time efficiency. Discover Strength offers free Introductory Workouts at any location across the united states. You can schedule your free Introductory Workout HERE !

We are launching a mini-series! Over the next 12 weeks, Luke will discuss one thing each week that you can obsess over before your workouts so you can get more out of them. These are foundational to any strength training workout, and you also have control over these 12 focuses. Discover Strength offers free Introductory Workouts at any location across the united states. You can schedule your free Introductory Workout HERE !

In this episode of the Discover Strength Podcast, Luke Carlson discusses Steven Covey's concept of "Sharpen the Saw" from his 1989 best-seller, "Seven Habits of Highly Effective People." Covey challenges the reader to have mechanisms to "sharpen the saw" in 4 different components: Physical, social, emotional, spiritual, and emotional. Luke walks through what his "saw sharpening" mechanisms are to inspire you to create your own. Discover Strength offers free Introductory Workouts at any location across the united states. You can schedule your free Introductory Workout HERE !

In this episode of the Discover Strength Podcast, Luke Carlson discusses the "Never Stop Improving" ethos. Discover Strength offers free Introductory Workouts at any location across the united states. You can schedule your free Introductory Workout HERE !

In this episode Luke discusses a new research article that gives a simple but comprehensive framework for how we can look at the benefits of what strength training stimulates. Discover Strength offers free Introductory Workouts at any location across the united states. You can schedule your free Introductory Workout HERE !

In this episode, Luke Carlson, CEO and Exercise Physiologist, details 5 approaches to measuring progress from your strength training workouts. Anything worth doing is worth measuring.Discover Strength offers free Introductory Workouts at any location across the united states. You can schedule your free Introductory Workout HERE !