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Have Your “Meatza” and Eat It Too!
By Mary Catanzaro Let’s be honest—most of us enjoy a good slice of pizza every now and then. But what we don’t enjoy is the
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
Don’t Let an Injury Stand in Your Way
A few years ago, I shared the story of Arzhang and his horrific fall off Mt. Aconcagua in the Southern Andes. Through hard work and
The 30-Minute Digital Time Rule: Push-Ups
My son is a wizard when it comes to digital devices. Hand him an iPhone, iPad, or iMac and he’s right at home. But as
Interval Training for Children
When it comes to kids and exercise, fun is the key! If you can turn physical activity into a game, you’ll build lifelong habits and
Three Exercises That Beat Boring Planks
The front plank is a popular exercise to promote core stability. Sure, it has its benefits—and yes, there are ways to make it more difficult—but
Superman Back Extension
A great antagonist movement for abdominal exercises like Ab 45s and the Reclining Field Goal is the Superman Back Extension. It’s best performed on a
Reclining Field Goal
I discovered this unique abdominal exercise about a decade ago in the e-book The Bodybuilding Truth by Nelson Montana. According to Montana, abdominal development is
Ab 45s
I first came across this exercise in the book Underground Secrets to Faster Running by Barry Ross. No matter how strong you think your core