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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
The Choices You Make in 2018
Every day, we make thousands of choices—some big, some small—and every one of them can influence our lives. Even the most minor choice can have
The Broomstick Ritual for a Bigger Bench and Deeper Squat
Sometimes, to lift big numbers in the gym, you need to start light—really light—as in broomstick-light! Believe it or not, a simple broomstick can be
Top 3 Articles of the Year
Here are the top three articles that caught the most attention this year: 1. 8 Injections That Heal InjuriesThis article received over 140,000 views on
A Lateral Raise from Beyond 2001
If you’ve been doing lateral raises for years but your shoulders haven’t budged, science may be able to help. Muscle growth requires a sufficient amount
4 Tips to Live By
Here are four practical tips to live by—simple, effective habits that can make a big difference. (Click on each image for more details.) 1. Go
This Injury Prevention Assessment Fails Again
The Functional Movement Screen (FMS) is popular with many personal trainers—but not so much with researchers. A recent systematic review suggests the FMS isn’t a
Prioritize to Enter the Eye of the Storm
If you place yourself in the eye of a storm, you can have all kinds of chaos going on around you, but you’ll stay centered
Eat Your Protein First
You’ve heard the saying, “The more you do, the more you get done.” Every year, I like to load up my plate with as many
Do You Find Strength Workouts Boring?
Most people would agree that static stretching and aerobic training are boring. Personally, those activities are like watching paint dry! I find strength training far
My Homemade Poliquin Rack
Most people add to their wardrobe at least once a year. I like to add to my arsenal of muscle-building weapons. This year, for instance,
Keeping Up With Current and Not-So-Current Research (Part 4)
Research can provide important information to health and fitness professionals, but trying to keep up with it all can be overwhelming. Not to worry—I’ve done
Keeping Up With Current and Not-So-Current Research (Part 3)
Research can provide important information to health and fitness professionals, but trying to keep up with it all can be overwhelming. Not to worry—I’ve done
Keeping Up With Current and Not-So-Current Research (Part 2)
Research can provide valuable information to health and fitness professionals, but trying to keep up with it all can be overwhelming. Not to worry—I’ve done
Keeping Up With Current and Not-So-Current Research (Part 1)
Research can provide valuable insights for health and fitness professionals, but trying to keep up with it all can be overwhelming! Not to worry—I’ve done
Money Is One Thing. Lifestyle Is Everything!
Recently, a client approached me with a dilemma: he was offered a lucrative new job and wasn’t sure whether to take it. For context, this
Perfect Fit Television Show – January 11, 2007
Here’s a sneak peek of my appearance on the Perfect Fit television show that aired on January 11, 2007. Want to see the full episode?
Perfect Fit Television Show – November 9, 2006
Here’s a sneak peek of my appearance on the Perfect Fit television show, which originally aired on November 9, 2006. Want to watch the full
How to Build Wider Shoulders
Want broader shoulders that stand out? Here are some quick, effective tips to help you improve your delts and enhance your V-taper. Watch the video
Full Circle with Siff, Di Pasquale, and Serrano
I’ve had the honour of spending time with—and learning from—some of the best in the business. Three names that stand out are Drs. Mel Siff,
Why Does Coffee Make My Stomach Hurt?
Coffee offers a long list of benefits. It’s good for the heart and liver, enhances cognitive and athletic performance, lowers depression, reduces the risk of