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Training and Technique for Fitness, Strength Training and Bodybuilding
This category features clear and practical guides on strength training, muscle building, exercise technique and workout planning. Learn what matters in the gym, how to perform exercises with better control and how to structure your workouts according to your experience and goals.
Our articles are written for beginners, advanced athletes and ambitious strength-training enthusiasts. We focus on proven training principles, sensible methods and controlled exercise execution instead of miracle programmes and empty fitness promises.
Why is proper exercise technique important?
Strength training is not only about how much weight you can move. Posture, range of motion, control and an appropriate training load all contribute to effective exercise execution. Using excessive weight while neglecting your technique often means missing the actual purpose of the exercise.
Our guides help you understand exercises, recognise common mistakes and improve your training step by step. Topics include squats, bench presses, deadlifts, shoulder and back training, as well as exercises for the arms, legs and core.
Which workout plan suits your goal?
A workout plan should match your objective, experience level and available training time. Full-body training can be particularly suitable for beginners, while more experienced athletes often divide their workouts across several training days and muscle groups.
Whether you choose a full-body programme, an upper-and-lower-body split or a push-pull-legs routine, a clear structure, consistent training and an appropriate level of resistance are essential.
How does muscle building work?
Muscle building requires training, nutrition and recovery to work together. Your muscles need an adequate training stimulus followed by sufficient time to recover. An energy and protein intake suited to your individual needs can also play an important role.
More training is not automatically better. Training quality, consistency and gradually increasing the demands placed on your body are what matter over time. Our articles explain these fundamentals clearly and without unnecessary fitness hype.
Discover practical advice on strength training, exercise technique, muscle building and workout planning. Vikingstore also offers personal coaching and individual advice online and at our stores in Bern and St. Gallen.
Training in Hot Weather - How to Stay Safe and Perform at Your Best
Summer is a great time to stay active, but high temperatures can put extra stress on your body. Whether you practice boxing, Muay Thai, strength training, or endurance sports, hot weather can affect your performance and recovery. By adjusting your training routine and paying attention to hydration, you can continue training safely throughout the summer months.
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Cluster sets - the underestimated training method for more strength, power and muscle building
If you’ve been training for a while, you know the feeling: progress slows down, weights feel heavier, and your technique starts breaking down as fatigue kicks in. That’s where cluster sets come in. Cluster sets are a smart training method that allow you to lift heavier, maintain cleaner technique, and make your workouts more efficient. Let’s break down exactly what this means and how you can use it.
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Mental strength: How wrestlers train their minds
Schwingen is not only a battle of muscles, but also a battle of the mind. Anyone who wants to survive in the sawdust arena needs mental strength, nerves of steel, and the ability to remain calm and focused under pressure. While strength and technique are visibly built up during training, the mental work usually takes place in the background – and in the end, often determines victory or defeat.
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The most important exercises for wrestlers - strength, technique and athleticism
Schwingen is a part of Swiss culture, but also a high-performance sport. Those who want to survive in the sawdust need more than just weight on the scale. It requires a combination of raw power, explosiveness, technique, and mental toughness. A wrestler's body must be stable, resilient, and able to withstand a wide range of stresses. In this article, you'll learn which exercises are essential in training, why they work, and how you can incorporate them into your own training.
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Training like a wrestler - nutrition, mentality and supplements
Schwingen is more than just a traditional sport—it's a part of Swiss identity. In the sawdust ring, it's not just brute strength that counts, but also technique, stamina, nerves, and, above all, mental ability. A wrestler must be tough, have stamina, and be able to think strategically. But what lies behind the performance of these athletes?
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3 tips to turn a weak pectoral muscle into an impressive muscle mass!
The pectoral muscles have a very special appearance in aesthetic sports. Why is that? That's a fascinating question! The fact is, however, that a well-shaped chest simply looks fantastic - especially if the shoulders are broad and the arms are muscular. Due to the central role played by the chest muscles, most fitness enthusiasts try to get the best out of themselves here. However, despite intensive training of the chest muscles, it often doesn't seem to work. Weak chest muscles are anything but rare! What's going wrong here? Is the chest a special muscle group? Or are there special aspects you need to pay attention to? Not really! It's more about avoiding some common mistakes and focussing on the essentials. Here are our best tips for an impressive chest muscle build.
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How often should you adjust your training plan?
Whether you're just starting out on your athletic journey or are already an experienced athlete, at some point everyone starts to wonder: how often should I change my training plan to achieve optimal progress? There is no one-size-fits-all answer to this question, as it depends on various factors, which we would like to look at together today.
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Shoulder training for women with a plan
Hey you, are you ready to make your shoulders really strong? Shoulder training isn't just for men - we women can and should strengthen our shoulders too! Whether you're a beginner or already experienced in fitness, strong shoulders play a crucial role in our posture, stability and the execution of many exercises.
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How early can you start strength training?
The question of when children and adolescents should start strength training is often debated. In the past, it was often assumed that strength training in early adolescence was detrimental to growth, but current scientific findings largely refute this assumption. With the right techniques and an age-appropriate approach, weight training can provide valuable support for physical development from a young age.
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