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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
Sumo Deadlifts With Straps
Here’s 32-year-old Natasha performing sumo-style deadlifts with 135 pounds: Want the full backstory? Check out I Can’t Deadlift That Weight.
Sumo Deadlifts No Straps
Here’s 32-year-old Natasha performing sumo-style deadlifts with 135 pounds—no straps required. Want the full backstory? Check out I Can’t Deadlift That Weight.
I Can’t Deadlift That Weight
On August 13, 2016, I was hired by Natasha, a 30-year-old dentist who had never touched a barbell in her life. Her goal was to
Very Important Information About BCAAs
Branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs) offer a wide range of benefits, including muscle growth, fat loss, and anti-catabolic effects—but one of their most potent effects is
Take Pre-Workout Supplements Post-Workout As Well
Here’s a tip that may sound unusual at first but can be surprisingly effective:Take your pre-workout supplements after your workout, too. That’s right—doubling up on
The Greatest Health Debate of the 21st Century
We’re on the brink of what may be the greatest health debate of the 21st century—and you’ll want a front-row seat for it. It’s a
Identical Twins, Non-Identical Aging
Last week, I witnessed something remarkable while training my eldest client, who’s about to turn 90 in March. Her identical twin sister was visiting from
Injury Treatment with METH (not RICE)
Welcome to a new paradigm in injury treatment. For decades, the standard advice for acute injury management has been the RICE protocol: Rest, Ice, Compression,
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