A strength blog that cuts straight to the truth of muscle growth, from the world renowned, Chris Zhang. Here you'll find strength training articles & strength training tips that work, and without the fabricated salesmanship trying to part you from your hard earned money. This is the real deal. In this strength blog I give it to you straight. Learn how I've achieved serious results, with a personal journal of transforming from a skinny teenager to someone that struggles to find a t-shirt that fits. In my strength blog we talk about exercise workouts, mobility, nutrition, weight training, recovery, and the relationship between muscle & strength. Whether you're an athlete, a beginner, or a weekend warrior - strength matters and my strength blog is a great way to make sure your training program isn't completely wrong and heading towards injury. Any requests on what to write about? Shoot me an email and let me know.
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How’s Your Gym New Year Resolution Going?
The New Year Resolution Paradox Did you set yourself up to fail…again? I have been an online strength coach & online nutrition coach for over…
Why Physical Strength Matters?
Think of strength training and you’re likely to conjure up images of huge guys hoisting massive poundages or pimply-faced teens pumping out curls to get…
The 4-Step Method to Developing Explosive Power
How powerful are you? Sure, you got bench, and a pretty decent squat, but that doesn’t make you powerful. Power is about quickly recruiting motor…
Unlocking Strength and Stability: The Vital Relationship Between Muscle Stability and Power
The words “strength” and “stability” are often thrown around in gym circles, with little understanding of how they’re related. But unless you get to grips…
How To Bench Press With Proper Form
Being a face to face personal trainer and strength coach for over 15 years and then being in gyms for a 8 years before that,…
Nutrition and Supplementation for Strength Training
Strength training success requires hard work, consistency, and discipline. But unless you’re fuelling your body with the right nutrients, you’re never going to achieve your…
Benefits Of Strength Training
For Adults, Older Adults & Youths
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Muscle Strength Class – How To Build Strength & Power
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How To Get Ripped Fast – Best Strength Coaches All Agree
Intro: The Dumb Question Of – How To Get Shredded? The three questions I’m most commonly asked are: #1 How to get ripped, fast?#2 How…
Best Meal Plan To Gain Muscle
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Best Online Fitness Coach in Strength Training
Chris is a fantastic coach. I'm the strongest I've ever been and have learned a lot in regards to training and nutrition.
I've recommended Chris to family and friends and they've all had fantastic results.
Thanks Chris!
Tom Lazongas
Oct 2022
Chris sends me personalized workouts that are challenging. He is able to push me to limits I did not achieve before. He is very down to earth and cares about this clients. Definitely give him a chance if you are looking for a great trainer.
Amad A
May 2022
Chris is an absolute legend! Guaranteed results and tells you exactly what you need to hear to make those gains! Definitely recommend!
Trent Cuffe
June 2022
Chris is legit!
He actually cares and gives advice that makes sense and gives clients results!!
Pala Fonoti
March 2022
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Double quad rupture and a bonus patella tendon rupture to boot 😅
What a day…good story 💯
#restart
Double quad rupture and a bonus patella tendon rupture to boot 😅
What a day…good story 💯
#restart
#benchpress from yesterday
130kg x 10 paused for 2 sets
Add 10kg to it next week and get 10 again
#gym #fitness #coach #strengthcoach #onlinecoach #personaltrainer #strengthtraining #strong #strengthandconditioning
#benchpress from yesterday
130kg x 10 paused for 2 sets
Add 10kg to it next week and get 10 again
#gym #fitness #coach #strengthcoach #onlinecoach #personaltrainer #strengthtraining #strong #strengthandconditioning
@thebodyandstrengthguy
@zeddavie
Bring the lube and a pair of your mums undies
#deadlift day could start to become a thing (again) 💯
@thebodyandstrengthguy
@zeddavie
Bring the lube and a pair of your mums undies
#deadlift day could start to become a thing (again) 💯
Smith machine #benchpress 🙅🏼♂️
#meme #gymmeme #funnygym #powerlifting #powerliftingmemes
Pick carefully as the “fastest” option may not even work
#diet #fatloss #gym #fitness #coach #strengthcoach #onlinecoach #personaltrainer #strengthtraining #benchpress #strong #strengthandconditioning
Pick carefully as the “fastest” option may not even work
#diet #fatloss #gym #fitness #coach #strengthcoach #onlinecoach #personaltrainer #strengthtraining #benchpress #strong #strengthandconditioning
#safetybar #squats
160kg x 10
2 rep pb 💯
#wonderful
#gym #fitness #coach #strengthcoach #onlinecoach #personaltrainer #strengthtraining #benchpress
#safetybar #squats
160kg x 10
2 rep pb 💯
#wonderful
#gym #fitness #coach #strengthcoach #onlinecoach #personaltrainer #strengthtraining #benchpress
Both photos are the exact same body weight 💯
109.5kg
The question of can you gain muscle while you drop weight….is the wrong question.
The question is how do I create POSITIVE body recomposition? And to understand why this is the right question you need to understand the definitions of the words you are using and the assumptions of each question 💯
The term “drop weight” has to assume some kind or level of caloric deficit, which immediately makes it very hard to argue that muscle can be grown in that environment, as the question itself implies that dropping weight is the desired outcome.
Now to the correct question. Positive body recomposition is measured only by body fat percentage, that is what percentage of your total weight is made up of fat. Your body fat levels is the only thing that DIRECTLY correlates to how good or bad you actually look (yes this is subjective and I’m generalising but majority of people want lower body fat %)
The cool thing is there is more than ONE WAY we can lower body fat percentage. There are 3 strategies you can use
Maintain fat and increase muscle (easiest)
Maintain muscle mass and drop fat (easy)
Increase muscle and drop fat (less easy)
How aggressive you need to be with diet and training will depend on what one you choose. They are also in order of how drastic and quick the visual change will be.
Through a #fatloss phase you can also change between strategies to manage things like appetite or rate of loss
It’s not hard, contact me 💯
Both photos are the exact same body weight 💯
109.5kg
The question of can you gain muscle while you drop weight….is the wrong question.
The question is how do I create POSITIVE body recomposition? And to understand why this is the right question you need to understand the definitions of the words you are using and the assumptions of each question 💯
The term “drop weight” has to assume some kind or level of caloric deficit, which immediately makes it very hard to argue that muscle can be grown in that environment, as the question itself implies that dropping weight is the desired outcome.
Now to the correct question. Positive body recomposition is measured only by body fat percentage, that is what percentage of your total weight is made up of fat. Your body fat levels is the only thing that DIRECTLY correlates to how good or bad you actually look (yes this is subjective and I’m generalising but majority of people want lower body fat %)
The cool thing is there is more than ONE WAY we can lower body fat percentage. There are 3 strategies you can use
Maintain fat and increase muscle (easiest)
Maintain muscle mass and drop fat (easy)
Increase muscle and drop fat (less easy)
How aggressive you need to be with diet and training will depend on what one you choose. They are also in order of how drastic and quick the visual change will be.
Through a #fatloss phase you can also change between strategies to manage things like appetite or rate of loss
It’s not hard, contact me 💯
#skullcrushers for #triceps
This is the softest variation on your elbows 💯but still very effective
#gym #fitness #coach #strengthcoach #onlinecoach #personaltrainer #strengthtraining #benchpress #strong #strengthandconditioning
#skullcrushers for #triceps
This is the softest variation on your elbows 💯but still very effective
#gym #fitness #coach #strengthcoach #onlinecoach #personaltrainer #strengthtraining #benchpress #strong #strengthandconditioning
*Disclaimer: Results from strength and nutrition coaching may vary based on individual effort, consistency, and adherence to the program. While we strive to provide personalised support and effective training plans, we cannot guarantee specific outcomes for everyone. The Money Back Guarantee applies only under specific conditions, which may include documented adherence to the prescribed training plan & diet. If you do not have measurable results by the first 4 weeks of coaching you get your money back. Please contact us for more details on the terms and eligibility criteria for this guarantee.
The "Never Feel Hungry" claim reflects a well-balanced, personalised nutrition approach intended to support satiety and energy. However, individual responses to diet plans may vary, and some clients may still experience hunger, especially during body recomposition phases or calorie restriction. This plan is not a guarantee against hunger but aims to provide satisfying meal options based on personal preferences and training goals. For specific dietary needs or restrictions, consult with a healthcare professional before beginning any nutrition program.