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The 10-Minute Tendon Protocol: How to Build Stronger, Injury-Proof Tissue
Most athletes train muscles. The smart ones train tendons. The problem? Tendons don’t give you warning signs. There’s no such thing as delayed-onset tendon soreness.
The Serrano Pre-Workout Buzz
Want a quick, powerful pre-workout kick that doesn’t involve fancy supplements? Here’s a simple recipe from Dr. Eric Serrano that’ll get you buzzing in the
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
One of the most effective ways to structure a strength training session is by pairing exercises for antagonist (opposite) muscle groups or movement patterns. This
Neuro-Grip Push-Ups
Want to ramp up the challenge of your push-up routine? Try Neuro-Grip push-ups! This unique tool increases the instability of a standard push-up, forcing your
Go from Zero to Hero on Chin-Ups
Chin-ups are one of the toughest upper-body exercises—especially for women. In fact, the average number of chin-ups a female can perform is zero. Why is
Individualized Circuit Training
Here’s a circuit training workout I put together with a specific purpose in mind: to target key muscle groups through precise exercise selection and execution.
Hanging-Band 90/90 Split Squat
Give the hanging-band 90/90 split squat a try. This advanced variation ramps up stabilizer activity from the core down—so check your ego at the door
Eat Breakfast Before Weight Training
This morning marked the final medicine ball session of the year. Next week, I’ll be transitioning into a strength and hypertrophy phase—the first phase of
Boost Recovery with an Adrenal IV Drip
Check out my heart rate variability (HRV) reading after receiving an adrenal IV drip yesterday—it’s one of the highest scores I’ve ever recorded! To put
Back Barbell Step-Ups
When performing back barbell step-ups, it’s essential to find the proper step height before adding any significant load. Begin with an empty bar and a
70-Degree Neutral-Grip Dumbbell Presses
Here’s a simple way to reduce stress on your shoulders during pressing movements. Next time you’re in the gym, take a look around. Most people
Lateral Raises with Two Resistance Tubes
Elastic resistance is a fantastic way to overload the top range of a lateral raise, placing more emphasis on the medial deltoid—an area often neglected
How to Reduce Shoulder Stress During Presses
Yesterday we looked at a simple fix to reduce hip stress during wide-stance squats and deadlifts. Today, let’s shift our focus to decreasing shoulder stress
Semi-Wide-Stance Back Squats
Arnold Schwarzenegger and Franco Columbu were known for experimenting in the gym to overcome weaknesses. One of their discoveries: squatting with a wider stance helps
A 15-Year-Old Making Progress in the Gym
For several weeks now, 15-year-old Joseph has been working hard on hanging-band squats and assisted chin-ups. Friday night he was able to see what effect
Half-Kneeling Rope Woodchop and Reverse Woodchop
The half-kneeling rope woodchop and reverse woodchop are two exercises that work your obliques in a “spine-friendly” manner. These anti-rotational movements are a solid addition
Angles90 Pull-Ups with Xvest
The Angles90 grips are a great tool to add variety and reduce joint stress during pull-ups. One challenge, however, is that their lower starting position
Circuit Training for Fat Loss
Here’s a glimpse of my latest workout—a circuit training routine based on a system I call Modern Muscle Moulding. If your goal is to drop
Try These 3 Moves in the Gym
Here are some interesting moves from this morning’s workout: 1. Incline Telle Forward Dumbbell Raise This is a unique movement I picked up from Jerry
A Breast Milk Alternative
Yesterday, Health Canada issued a warning to parents about the potential health risks of buying breast milk online. For those seeking an alternative, one ingredient