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Two Wrist Curl Exercises You’ve Never Tried
If you’re looking to build serious forearm strength and size, it’s time to step beyond the usual dumbbell and barbell wrist curls. Here are two
Stop Scratching Your Shoulder Scab
If you constantly scratch the scab, you’ll never heal. That goes with any injury, but it’s especially true for shoulder injuries. You see, the shoulder
A Good Problem for a Personal Trainer
Over the past week I’ve run into a problem – a good problem, mind you – but a problem nonetheless. Four clients that I used
Paused Close-Neutral-Grip Chin-Ups (5 Sets)
Inserting a pause at the bottom of a chin-up is a great way to reduce cheating and increase the muscular demand. It also serves another
Personal Training for Couples (Part 2)
Meet Barb and Terry. This husband-and-wife tandem started training with me in November of 2017. They had different health histories and training objectives, but they
Personal Training for Couples (Part 1)
Meet Barb and Terry. This husband-and-wife tandem started training with me in November of 2017. They had different health histories and training objectives, but they
Personal Training for Couples
Meet Barb and Terry. This husband-and-wife tandem started training with me in November of 2017. They had different health histories and training objectives, but they
How to Speed Up the Healing of a Buckle Fracture
My son suffered a buckle fracture last week during karate and has to wear a splint for a month. We’re going to try to speed
My Thoughts on Intermittent Fasting
I worked hard for every ounce of muscle that I’ve built over the years and I’m not keen on losing any of it. That’s why
Periodization of Rice
Nutrition Tip: Go with white rice in the winter to put on size and strength, and then transition to wild or cauliflower rice as summer
Heavy Hip Thrusts are Dangerous
On an episode of the Live Life Aggressively podcast, guest Jerry Brainum discusses the dangers of hip thrusts. He references a report where a 36-year-old
A Deep Stretch for Your Chest
Horizontal adduction and internal rotation of the humerus are two of the primary functions of the pectoralis major muscle. To stretch this muscle, you would
Interpreting Research
I read research papers on a regular basis and I always highlight sections that I feel are important. Here are some examples from papers that
Our Top 10 Articles of 2018
How I Saved My Mother’s Life I lost one parent to cancer, I wasn’t about to lose another anytime soon. My mother put her trust
Evening Yoga Improves REM Sleep
Normally I do yoga on a Thursday afternoon, but on October 26, I did it in the evening, around 7:30 p.m. and then went to
Sun Bathing is Good, Sun Burning is Bad
Not too long ago, Dr. Peter Osborne, author of No Grain, No Pain, gave a fascinating talk on vitamin D. Here are some of the
Stay Ahead of the Research
There’s a difference between book smarts and gym smarts. You need both if you want long-term success in personal training. If something you do isn’t
The News is Spreading Fast: Use METH for Injuries
METH is a highly effective way to treat injuries. It works and it works fast! I’m not talking about methamphetamine, but rather the acronym METH,
A Potent One-Two Combination to Knockout the Mid-Afternoon Slump
You can knockout the mid-afternoon slump with this one-two combination: use a Chi Machine followed by a sun lamp and you’ll be revived, refreshed, and
How I Saved My Mother’s Life
“Hi, is this John Paul Catanzaro?” “Yes, it is. Who’s calling?” “I’m a lab technician at the Princess Margaret Hospital. We’ve analyzed your blood and
A Tribute to Charles Poliquin
Last week, the strength community experienced a huge loss with the passing of Charles Poliquin. Charles was a highly successful strength and conditioning coach. He