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Why Most GVT Books Give You a Routine — and German Volume Training 2.0 Gives You a System
German Volume Training has been misunderstood, misapplied, and watered down for decades. German Volume Training 2.0 rebuilds the legendary method into a brutally effective six-phase system for lifters who want real gains in both muscle and strength.
Walking Dumbbell/Xvest Lunge
The walking dumbbell lunge is a great exercise to do during a body composition phase, but as the weights go up, your grip will fatigue
Foam Rolling the Upper Back
Many personal trainers recommend foam rolling the entire body before a workout. That’s not only unnecessary—it can actually be counterproductive. Instead, adjust muscle tone accordingly:
The Taper Warm-Up
Today was the final day of a triple split routine I’ve been following for the past month. 👉 Take advantage of the COVID-19 shutdown. It
A Salad a Day Keeps the Doctor Away
One aspect of a meal you can’t appreciate in a photo is taste—and today’s salad was crazy good! Every bite was unique and bursting with
Safe Pressing with Heavy Dumbbells
Believe it or not, many lifters get injured not during a set, but while getting in and out of position—either before the exercise starts or
Loading and Unloading a Barbell
Do you know what the most common injury in the gym is? It’s a weight dropping on your foot. Don’t let it happen! Here’s the
A Passion for Personal Training
At one point in my career, I was training as many as 12 to 13 people a day, six days a week—and doing paperwork on
Take Advantage of the COVID-19 Shutdown
Wouldn’t it be nice to go back in time—when you lived at home with your parents and had no responsibilities? You could sleep in as
Do Quality Reps
The two lost commandments that you rarely hear about are:“Thou shall exercise with weights regularly,” and“Thou shall do quality reps.”I follow both religiously! During this
Learning to Walk Again
A powerful personal story about rebuilding health, restoring movement, and supporting recovery through nutrition, care, persistence, and a more holistic approach to physical rehabilitation.
Standing Rope French Press
Some people think the Standing Rope French Press is some kind of specialty coffee. It’s not… it’s an excellent elbow-friendly exercise that emphasizes the long
How to Double Your Push-Ups
This is a great time to increase the number of push-ups you can do. Let’s say your goal is to hit 20 strict push-ups, but
Seated Leg Extensions
Favor higher reps when performing seated leg extensions. The key is constant tension: use a moderate weight, go up to a soft lock at the
Live Longer with Testosterone Therapy
I’ve always been an advocate of functional endocrinology first and foremost—before hormone replacement therapy (HRT). If you want to optimize your hormones, start by eating
Two Pressing Issues for Gym Rats
Most gym rats are “pushers,” not “pullers”—and most do too much horizontal pushing and not enough vertical pushing. If you’re able to press 100-pound dumbbells
Fighting Hard to Restore Health and Independence
Many of you know that my mother has been quite ill, and we’ve been fighting hard to restore her health and independence. One day I’ll
How I Became a Personal Trainer and a 49ers Fan
In this interview, I share the story of how I became a personal trainer—and a die-hard San Francisco 49ers fan. I’ve been in the business
Periodization of Post-Workout Juice
I know what you’re thinking—the title probably made you expect a post about steroids. Sorry to disappoint! This one’s about fruit juice, specifically cranberry juice
You’re Not a Personal Trainer
It’s that time of year again when personal trainers spend hours crafting new programs for their clients. I usually set aside an entire day just
Our Top 10 Articles of 2019
As 2019 comes to a close, let’s take a look back at our most popular and impactful articles of the year. These posts sparked conversation,