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Free Weights or Machines? Why Not Both!
In fitness, debates about free weights versus machines are common. Some praise free weights for their functional benefits, engaging stabilizers, and promoting natural movement patterns.
Periodization of Post-Workout Juice
I know, you saw the title and you’re expecting to read about steroids. Sorry to disappoint! This article is about fruit juice, specifically cranberry juice
You’re Not A Personal Trainer
It’s that time of the year again when personal trainers spend hours preparing new programs for their clients. I usually allocate an entire day for
Our Top 10 Articles of 2019
Heavy Hip Thrusts are DangerousThis is one of the more popular exercises in the gym these days, but it can be quite dangerous. Here’s why.
Keeping Up with Current Research (December 2019)
Research can provide golden information to health and fitness professionals. Here are some recent findings in the world of nutrition and supplementation to help you
Seated One-Arm Thick-Bar Javelin Press
Here’s an exercise you may not have seen before. It’s a seated one-arm thick-bar javelin press. I’m using an Apollon’s Axle in the video. I
Chin-Ups: Before and After Eccentric Training
That’s 15-year-old Joseph struggling with chin-ups in the first part of the video. The second part shows the results of 5 sessions of eccentric training.
Front Squat with Chains
The concept of accommodating resistance using chains has become popular over the past two decades and for good reason. Since an ascending strength curve exists
Safety Squat Bar Issues
I’ve had some issues trying to find a quality safety squat bar that’ll fit my power rack. During my last annual “fitness equipment” shopping spree,
Healthy Meals in a Pinch
If you’ve read my book Lean and Mean, you’ll know that I’m a big fan of leftover dinner for breakfast and lunch. You make enough
Heal Injuries Fast with BPC-157
BPC-157 is a great weapon against injuries. As I wrote about in Top 8 Injections That Heal Injuries, this particular peptide has the ability to
Eat Your Whey to Greater Gains in the Gym
Whey protein is a great option after a workout, but you don’t need to have a shake. You can eat it! Ricotta cheese is very
Standing Behind-The-Back Wrist Curls
Next time you do wrist curls, try doing them behind the back. You can also try high- and low-platform wrist curls or reciprocity training.
The Serrano Pre-Workout Buzz
Here’s a pre-workout recipe courtesy of Dr. Eric Serrano that’ll get you “buzzing” in the gym: Take a tablespoon of honey and either some coffee
Pace Your Recovery in the Gym
We all know by now that active recovery is better than passive recovery. It’s better to keep moving between sets than to sit on your
Two Antagonist Exercise Pairings
A great way to sequence exercises in strength training is to pair antagonist (opposite) body parts or movement patterns. Today’s workout featured two antagonist exercise
Neuro-Grip Push-Ups
Have you ever tried push-ups with Neuro-Grips? It’s like doing them on stilettos! Learn more about this neat tool at https://tinyurl.com/neuro-grip
Go from Zero to Hero on Chin-Ups
Chin-ups are difficult for most people to do, especially for females. The average number of chin-ups a female can do is zero. A lack of
Individualized Circuit Training
This circuit training workout was designed to target specific areas: Close-neutral-grip chin-up: lats in a stretched position Incline pronated-grip dumbbell press: clavicular fibers of the
Hanging-Band 90/90 Split Squat
Give the hanging-band 90/90 split squat a shot. This unique exercise will ramp up stabilizer activity from the core down, so check your ego at
Eat Breakfast Before Weight Training
This morning was the last med ball session of the year. Next week, I’ll transition to a strength and hypertrophy phase (i.e., the first phase