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Mastery Over Mediocrity: Reread Great Books and Master Great Movements
In a world obsessed with novelty, we often forget the power of repetition. Whether it’s reading or training, mastery doesn’t come from dabbling—it comes from
Periodize Your Workout Supplements
Research shows that undulatory, or wave-like, periodization is highly effective. Alternating between periods of higher intensity (intensive phases) with periods of higher volume (extensive phases)
Lean Away for Six-Pack Abs
The lean-away chin-up is a great exercise not only for your lats and biceps but also for the subscapularis, serratus anterior, triceps—and believe it or
Attention All Personal Trainers: Guess, Do Not Assess!
Every personal trainer is taught that they must go through a thorough assessment with their clients. Well, after over two decades in the business, I
A Great Triceps Exercise
One of my favorite exercises for the triceps is the 60º Incline EZ-Bar Triceps Extension. I picked this one up from Randy Roach, the author
Tips for Bent-Over Rows
Do you start off in the proper position when doing bent-over rows but end up more upright by the end of the set? You can
A Better Way to Do Glute Pull-Throughs
The glute pull-through is a great exercise for the hip extensors. When using a cable, however, clients often tend to hyperextend the spine and overuse
Cable Pull-Through
The glute pull-through is a great exercise for the hip extensors. When using a cable, though, clients often have a tendency to hyperextend the spine
Bent-Over Row Tip #2
Do you start off in the proper position when doing bent-over rows but end up upright by the end? You can stop that from happening
Bent-Over Row Tip #1
Do you start your bent-over rows in the proper position but end up nearly upright by the final rep? You’re not alone—and there’s an easy
Band Pull-Through + Semi-Stiff-Leg Deadlift
The glute pull-through is a highly effective exercise for developing the hip extensors—especially the glutes. While the traditional cable variation can lead to hyperextension of
Band Pull-Through
The glute pull-through is a great exercise to target the hip extensors, especially the glutes and hamstrings. When performed with a cable machine, however, many
Hanging-Band Back Squat
Just gave this a try for the first time — and I have to say, it’s a unique stimulus. I like it! The hanging-band method
Let Iron Food Be Thy Medicine
Due to a rare form of bone marrow cancer, my mother has to get blood work every two weeks. One of the key markers they
How Personal Trainers Earn 50-70% More Per Session
We always tell potential clients that “you can’t put a price tag on your health,” but let’s face it—the biggest drawback to personal training is
How to Design a Two-Person Body Composition Program
Training two clients at once—especially a couple with similar goals—can be both effective and profitable when done right. In this video, I’ll walk you through
Better Than a Condom?
I get asked all sorts of health-related questions on a daily basis. Many people are searching for natural alternatives to the conventional medical approach. One
Carbs, Caffeine, and Training: A New Approach for Muscle Growth
Constant learning and experimentation are what I’m all about. I love trying out different methods from various sources, then tweaking those protocols to meet the
Thick-Bar Chin-Ups
Thick-bar training can be useful for martial artists—just don’t overdo it. It has the potential to cause tendinitis if used too frequently. Sixteen-year-old Aiden is
Pick the Fruit While Others Study the Roots
I read research papers on a regular basis. It helps me stay current in the field, but my approach to personal training is based first
Exercise Equipment That Lasts a Lifetime
Take a look at the photo below—that’s a client’s home gym. He and his wife have trained with me for over 20 years. At first,