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Meat: A Friend, Not a Foe
A new meta-analysis confirms what I’ve been saying for years: minimally processed beef has minimal to no impact on most cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors.
Calf Machine Shoulder Shrugs
Here’s an exercise that isn’t used much in the gym – in fact, the name itself causes people to shrug – but this movement may
The Sicilian Crunch
Here’s a unique way to perform an abdominal crunch. I’ve used this movement quite successfully with my clients over the years. It’s termed a Sicilian
How To Get Your Article To Appear In A Major Publication
When people ask me how to get their articles to appear in a major publication, I tell them that they need luck, referrals, and persistence.
Writing Articles for Pay in the 21st Century
I must admit that writing articles for pay is not like it used to be. At one time you were compensated quite nicely for your
Eliminate The Push-Off During Step-Ups
A common mistake during step-ups is to push off with the non-working side either by extending the knee or ankle. To correct this “cheat” tendency,
A Potent Post-Workout Cocktail
In a research article titled “Ethnopharmacology and male bodybuilders’ lived experience with consuming sports nutrition supplements in Canada,” Brian Bailey discovered that bodybuilders often rely
The New Injury Rehabilitation Paradigm: RICE Is Not NICE, Do METH Instead!
As I mention in my article Radical Methods of Injury Rehabilitation, the standard procedure for most injuries involves anti-inflammatories and painkillers along with RICE: rest,
The Pop 'Em Out Muscles In A 10×10 System
Earlier this week I mentioned how certain body parts can be improved by training deep muscles that you can’t see. Muscles like the pec minor,
Target The Soleus For Bigger Calves
Your calves are composed of two main muscles: the gastrocnemius and the soleus. The gastrocnemius is the outer diamond-shaped muscle at the back of your
Target The Brachialis For Bigger Arms
Don’t you just hate those stubborn body parts that never seem to grow? Often it’s a result of underlying issues, or more accurately, underlying muscles.
A Cherished Kitchen Appliance
When we purchased our house, one of the selling features in the kitchen was a finished microwave shelf. It’s a nice feature to have, but
Your Future Look in Two Steps
You’ve decided that you have enough muscle mass on your frame and that it’s time to refine it, so what do you do? Well, think
The More You Learn, The More You Earn
I must admit when I started personal training in the mid-’90s, most of my education came from muscle magazines. I had a subscription to all
Turn The Other Cheek
Testosterone is linked to aggression, but perhaps not in the way you think it is. Contrary to popular belief, high levels of aggression may be
How I Size You Up
See that swimsuit above? I used to fit in that before my biceps surgery. I don’t anymore. It’s too big at the waist. Instead of
Cannonbell Curls
Thick-bar training has been gaining popularity over the past few years and rightfully so as it will increase grip and overall strength in short order.
Meat Snobs
It’s hard to settle for less when you’ve had the best. Take personal training, for example. If you train with someone that acts in a
The Top-Down Theory of Fatigue
The classic model of fatigue had very little to do with the brain. It was all about the body. You deplete the muscles of oxygen
Healthy Dinner Made In 20 Minutes
Guest Blog by Mary Catanzaro Summer is always a busy time with my family and mealtimes can be a little stressful. Making healthy and creative
A Safe Family
Guys who lift serious weights on a regular basis are usually better equipped to protect themselves than others if trouble comes knocking. Safety is a