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Target Your Rear Delts Like Never Before
If you’ve struggled to feel your rear delts working—or to fill in that rear delt gap—this variation of the bent-over lateral raise could be the
Sunbathing Is Good, Sunburning Is Bad
Not long ago, Dr. Peter Osborne, author of No Grain, No Pain, gave a fascinating talk on vitamin D. Here are some key insights from
Stay Ahead of the Research
There’s a big difference between book smarts and gym smarts—and if you want long-term success as a personal trainer, you need both. Just because something
The News Is Spreading Fast: Use METH for Injuries
METH is a highly effective way to treat injuries—and no, I’m not talking about methamphetamine. METH stands for Movement, Elevation, Traction, and Heat, and it
A Potent One-Two Combination to Knock Out the Mid-Afternoon Slump
You can knock out the mid-afternoon slump with this potent one-two combo: a Chi Machine session followed by a dose of light therapy. You’ll feel
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—a thought-leader
The Best Workout Music
Cueing the right muscles at the right time can make all the difference during strength training. Next time you deadlift, crank this song! In all
My Morning Mimosa
Having citrus juice with a bit of added salt first thing in the morning is one of the best things you can do for your
Three Options for Low-Pulley Knee-Ins
In most gyms, you’ll see people doing knee-ins with a medicine ball or dumbbell held between their feet. While that adds resistance, it also forces
Nourished by Each Other’s Company
My cousin Charles and his family came up to the cottage this past weekend. It was great to see them. I can’t even remember the
My 6 A.M. Medicine Ball Ritual
When the weather cooperates, I love getting outside for some early morning conditioning. Pretty much every Saturday from May to September, the fun kicks off
Reciprocity Training: Wrist Flexion and Extension
Here’s a neat training method that can instantly boost your strength by up to 10%. Learn how and why it works in Reciprocity Training Revisited.
Reciprocity Training: Shoulder Flexion and Extension
Here’s a clever training technique that can boost your strength instantly by up to 10%. Curious how it works? Dive into the details in Reciprocity
Reciprocity Training: Elbow Flexion and Extension
Here’s a simple but powerful training method that can boost your strength instantly by up to 10%. Want to know how it works? Get the
Reciprocity Training: Alternating Dumbbell Curls
Looking for a simple trick to boost your strength by up to 10%—instantly? This unique training method taps into neuromuscular science to give you an
Reciprocity Training Revisited
Back in the March ’98 issue of Muscle Media, strength coach Charles Poliquin introduced a unique form of training that involved flexion of one limb
Not All Wheat Is Created Equal
Gluten is the villain these days. It’s been linked to many health-related issues and the general recommendation is to stay away from foods that contain
My First Time in Print
On August 25, 1999, I appeared on Breakfast Television, a popular morning show in Toronto. As luck would have it, the editor-in-chief of Flare Magazine
Timing of Concurrent Training
Aerobic and resistance exercise don’t mix… or do they? Contrary to popular belief, combining cardio and strength training—known as concurrent training—can be beneficial. It all
Calcium: Man’s Cure, Woman’s Poison
Calcium supplementation is one man’s cure and another man’s poison. Actually, it’s a cure for many men, but a poison for many women—and it all