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The Strength Log

The Strength Log

By: Daniel Richter & Philip Wildenstam
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Learn about strength training, fitness, weightlifting and health from the Strength Log podcast. Your hosts, Daniel Richter and Philip Wildenstam, are two Swedes with decades of experience in the gym, as well as reading and translating science into understandable insights for anyone looking to gain a better understanding of how to reach their fitness goals. To support the show, download the StrengthLog workout tracker app for free from Apple's App Store or Google Play today!Styrkelabbet AB 2024 Exercise & Fitness Fitness, Diet & Nutrition Hygiene & Healthy Living
Episodes
  • Can Strength Training Help Overweight Kids?
    Jun 22 2026

    Strength training is among the best things you can do to improve your health, and that goes for both adults and children. But what kind of effects does strength training have on children who are overweight or obese?

    In today's episode, we're discussing a new study review looking into exactly this – and the results are encouraging!

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    Do you like what you hear so far? Please leave a five-star review in your podcast player. And hit that follow button!

    You can also follow us on Instagram. You'll find Daniel at @strengthdan, and Philip at @philipwildenstam.

    Become a part of our Reddit community here.

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    This podcast is brought to you by Styrkelabbet AB, Sweden.

    To support us, download the world's best gym workout tracker app StrengthLog here. It's completely ad-free and the most generous fitness app on the market, giving you access to unlimited workout logging, lots of workouts and training programs, and much, much more even if you stay a free user for life.

    If you want a t-shirt with "Train hard, eat well, die anyway", check out our shop here.

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    37 mins
  • Is the Mind-Muscle Connection Real?
    Jun 15 2026

    If you focus on feeling your muscles work while lifting, can you increase their activity and grow them faster?

    In bodybuilding, this concept is known as the mind-muscle connection. But is it real, and – even if it is – should you care?

    The mind-muscle connection is the topic of today's episode, and we have a new study on it to kick us off!

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    Do you like what you hear so far? Please leave a five-star review in your podcast player. And hit that follow button!

    You can also follow us on Instagram. You'll find Daniel at @strengthdan, and Philip at @philipwildenstam.

    Become a part of our Reddit community here.

    ***

    This podcast is brought to you by Styrkelabbet AB, Sweden.

    To support us, download the world's best gym workout tracker app StrengthLog here. It's completely ad-free and the most generous fitness app on the market, giving you access to unlimited workout logging, lots of workouts and training programs, and much, much more even if you stay a free user for life.

    If you want a t-shirt with "Train hard, eat well, die anyway", check out our shop here.

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    25 mins
  • Pros & Cons of Starting Strength
    Jun 8 2026

    Starting Strength is probably the most famous strength training program in the world, and a huge reason that barbell lifting took off 15-20 years ago.

    But is it really a good program for beginners in the gym? And which claims by Mark Rippetoe in the Starting Strength book have aged badly? How would we improve Starting Strength?

    A listener on Spotify requested an episode about the pros and cons of Starting Strength, and today we deliver just that!

    Pour yourself a gallon of milk; this is going to be fun.

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    Do you like what you hear so far? Please leave a five-star review in your podcast player. And hit that follow button!

    You can also follow us on Instagram. You'll find Daniel at @strengthdan, and Philip at @philipwildenstam.

    Become a part of our Reddit community here.

    ***

    This podcast is brought to you by Styrkelabbet AB, Sweden.

    To support us, download the world's best gym workout tracker app StrengthLog here. It's completely ad-free and the most generous fitness app on the market, giving you access to unlimited workout logging, lots of workouts and training programs, and much, much more even if you stay a free user for life.

    If you want a t-shirt with "Train hard, eat well, die anyway", check out our shop here.

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    54 mins
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