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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

I Want You to Watch Something (Warning: Disturbing Exercise Video)
Earlier this week, a colleague sent me a very disturbing video. Here it is… One of his clients had been asking about a so-called “revolutionary

Muscle Devices And Weight Room Alternatives
Over the years, we’ve seen muscle magazines, nutritional supplements, and training equipment come and go—sometimes for the better, sometimes for the worse. Take soy-based proteins,

Flexibility 101: The Do’s and Don’ts of Stretching
In order to maximize your results when training for flexibility, certain rules exist. Here are the do’s and don’ts of stretching. THE DO’S DO use

ShoulderHorn Alternative
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Shoulder Internal Rotator Stretches
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Power Wheel Alternative
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Delt Force Alternative
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DARD Alternative
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Formulator Alternative
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How to Use Weight Training as a Tool to Stop Wasting Valuable Time in the Gym
Many myths exist regarding weight training. For instance: The list goes on. None of these are entirely true. Weight training is simply a tool—it’s not

Muscle Devices and Weight Room Alternatives
Over the years, the fitness industry has introduced countless muscle-building devices—some useful, others not so much. The good news is that there’s almost always a

Ride The Extensive-Intensive Wave For Maximum Muscle Mass
If you’ve been in the muscle-building game for a while, you know you can’t stick with the same routine forever. No matter how well it

How to Plan Strength Training Programs for Maximum Results
In this presentation, I discuss a fresh approach to structuring strength training programs. I call it the Alternating Conjugate Periodization Model, and I think you’ll

Why I’m NOT Gaining Weight This Winter
Typically, between winter and summer, I go through what I call a two- to six-pack rotation. In the winter, my goal is to gain weight,

How To Bring Up Lagging Body Parts
In general, there are two ways to bring up lagging body parts: give them greater priority or give them more work. Let’s take a look

7 More Exercise Modifications For A Winning Physique
In July, I gave you 7 advanced exercise modifications. Two months later, I came back with another 7 exercise modifications for new growth. Well, today

Moderate Rules For Maximum Results: It's About Time You Start Growing!
As you hit your 40s, 50s and beyond, you realize that you are no longer able to do what you did in your late teens,

2013 in Review: A Look at our Articles, Blog Posts, Discussions, and More…
As we step into a new year, let’s take a moment to look back at some of the top content from 2013—from articles and blog

Tiger-Bend Push-Ups
Start in a push-up position with your shoulders directly above your hands. Lower your forearms and elbows toward the floor until your biceps make full

Cable and Leg Curl Tibialis Raise
Most lifters train their calves regularly, but the tibialis anterior, the major muscle on the front of the shin, is often neglected. This imbalance can