Workouts
Workout guides, training programs, exercise breakdowns, and split design from the Ellim team — practical advice for lifters who want to train smarter and get stronger.
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The Gymmaxxing Guide: The Only Looksmaxing Strategy That Actually Works
Every looksmaxing app tells you to 'gymmax' but none of them help you actually do it. Here's the research-backed guide to the three muscle groups that change your physique the most — and the routine to train them.
Mar 19, 2026, 6 min read
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Best Ab Exercises Ranked by Muscle Activation (According to EMG Research)
One of the most cited ab studies measured muscle activity during 13 common exercises and ranked them head-to-head. Here are the actual results — and a practical routine built from the top performers.
Mar 11, 2026, 6 min read
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Progressive Overload: The Only Training Principle That Actually Matters
Progressive overload is the single most important concept in strength training. Here's what it really means, why most lifters get it wrong, and how to apply it to every workout starting today.
Feb 21, 2026, 8 min read
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