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Why Most GVT Books Give You a Routine — and German Volume Training 2.0 Gives You a System
German Volume Training has been misunderstood, misapplied, and watered down for decades. German Volume Training 2.0 rebuilds the legendary method into a brutally effective six-phase system for lifters who want real gains in both muscle and strength.
Mass Explosion: New Muscle-Building System
My new book, Mass Explosion: Blast Through Your Training Plateaus!, is now available! Mass Explosion is a comprehensive guide to the art and science of
New Body Composition Webinar
I’ve built my career on getting people in shape. My body composition system works, and it keeps me extremely busy—my seminars sell out, and I
New Strength Training Webinar
One of the first seminars I ever delivered was at the 2002 Canadian Personal Trainers Network (CPTN) Conference at Ryerson University in Toronto. Titled Strength
Ring Dips
Take a look at the physique of a top-level gymnast—someone who regularly performs dips on parallel bars or rings—and you’ll quickly see the power of
Things Happen For A Reason
Warning: This is not one of my typical training-related blog posts. If you’re looking for information to enhance your career as a fitness professional, personal
Stop Icing and Go Get ICED!
There are plenty of health and fitness misconceptions out there. For example, we’re often told to start the day with a high-carbohydrate breakfast to fuel
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
Discover smart weight room alternatives for popular muscle devices, including creative ways to train forearms, shoulders, tibialis anterior, abs, and strength movements without specialized equipment.
Flexibility 101: The Do’s and Don’ts of Stretching
Learn the essential do’s and don’ts of stretching to improve flexibility, prevent injuries, enhance range of motion, and support better strength-training performance.
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
Learn how to make weight training more efficient by cutting through common training myths and using smarter workout strategies to build strength, improve performance, and get better results in less time.
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
Discover how alternating extensive and intensive training phases can help prevent plateaus, improve workout progression, and support maximum muscle mass through structured strength-training cycles.
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,