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Gym Motivation: Find Your Fire
What motivates you during a workout? When you’re about to get under a bar stacked with 45s that can staple you to the ground at
Three-Stage Rack Deadlifts
Here’s a rack deadlift sequence that starts with less weight lifted through a longer range of motion and ends with more weight through a shorter
Sprint Snacks
“When do you exercise?” I get asked that a lot. This is what my regimen looks like these days: Monday – Strength Training (Upper Body
The Magnesium Fix
Here are some interesting notes on magnesium from the book The Mineral Fix… Vitamin D supplementation is necessary for most people, but taking too much
Get Strong on Chin-Ups and Dips
Amanda and Heather show what hard work, consistency, and proper training can do. It was once a struggle for these ladies to do just one
Build Happy Shoulders
You’re only as strong as your weakest link. By now, you must be sick of hearing that phrase! We all know that the big prime
Periodization of Shoulder External Rotation
Correcting muscle imbalances should be a primary goal when designing strength training programs. With most individuals, a significant discrepancy exists between the shoulder internal rotators
Tibialis Anterior Band Pull
It’s such a mad world these days that many people neglect to train their tibialis anterior. This is one muscle you should give a “shin”
Back Side Step-Ups
The general rule of thumb with step-ups is height before load: determine the appropriate height first, then choose an appropriate load to accomplish the reps
Strength Training is the Fountain of Youth
If you want to turn back the biological clock, you need to lift weights. It’s not just my opinion. Researchers from Tufts University have determined
Strong Toes Prevent Falls
The loss of muscle mass, strength, and function as you age can increase the risk of falls. Weak muscles and bones are often the culprits.
Vitamin D is Not Fake News
Lately, there’s been some suggestion that vitamin D is “fake news.” Here’s what the research has to say about that: Analysis of vitamin D level
Standing One-Arm Rope French Press
When performing a One-Arm French Press, I prefer to use a rope attached to a mid-pulley rather than a bulky dumbbell. There’s ample clearance with
Is Balance Training Worth the Risk?
When you’re young and resilient, falling off a balance board may not be a big deal. That’s not necessarily the case as you get older.
Negative-Accentuated Lying Leg Curls
Here are two ways to perform negative-accentuated lying leg curls. Method #1 Method #2 The key is to lower slowly for a count of 8
The Deset Week
This may be a surprise to you, but muscle does not grow in the gym. You can have a great training program in place, but
A Game Changer
Stretching, foam rolling and mobility drills may be a pain in the butt as you prepare for a workout, but not a massage gun. A
Wide-Grip Side-To-Side Pull-Up
Here’s a great way to emphasize the top of the range during pull-ups. When doing a Wide-Grip Side-To-Side Pull-Up, your chin must stay above the
Full Squat Calf Raise
With the recent gym closures, many people have been forced to train at home. You can target most of the major muscles with limited equipment
Curcumin for Weight Lifters: Yes or No?
Curcumin is a supplement often recommended to guys that weight lift because it helps to lower inflammation and improve overall joint and muscle health. And
Help Save Complementary and Alternative Medicine Treatments in Ontario
Dr. Fred Hui is an integrative medicine practitioner in Toronto, Ontario. I’m one of his biggest fans. Since my initial interest in intravenous vitamin and