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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.
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 primary functions of the pectoralis major muscle. To stretch this muscle, you would perform the
Interpreting Research
I regularly read research papers and always highlight sections that stand out. Here are some examples from recent readings, along with my interpretation of the
Our Top 10 Articles of 2018
As the year comes to a close, it’s time to look back at the most popular and impactful content we shared in 2018. From personal
Evening Yoga Improves REM Sleep
Normally, I do yoga on Thursday afternoons. But on October 26, I decided to try it in the evening around 7:30 p.m.—and then went to
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