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Resistance Training Foundations: How to Progress Safely and Build Real Strength
Resistance training isn’t just for bodybuilders. Whether you’re just starting out, returning after a break, or training for performance, knowing how to build a smart
Chi Machine Power Nap
Back in 2007, my colleague Yusuf Omar introduced me to this neat device called a Chi machine. The first time I tried it, I was
My Workout Supplement Ritual
I’ve said it many times before—vegetables offer all the benefits of fruit without the sugar—but that doesn’t mean I’m anti-fruit! I advocate a targeted carbohydrate
Wrist Roller Extension and Flexion
The low-pulley wrist roller is a great exercise for developing the forearm extensors and flexors. Just make sure to have a fire extinguisher nearby! Here’s
Breakfast of Superfoods
What’s so special about this morning’s breakfast? It’s just a burger with two eggs—but that burger is a combination of two-thirds ground beef and one-third
6 Tips for a Good Night’s Sleep
Getting 7–9 hours of quality sleep each night can help reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, depression, and other health problems. Check out this
Dip Belt Calf Raises
Here’s a great calf-building exercise I picked up from Paul Sklar. It’ll leave your calves feeling Tenderness—and if you’re watching with the sound on, you’ll
Seated One-Leg Calf Raises
Unilateral (one-side-at-a-time) training helps restore left-right symmetry that may have gone off track with constant bilateral work. When training both sides together, it’s common for
A Cure for Arthritis
Here’s an important message from physiotherapist Geoff Ford: arthritis is NOT an excuse to avoid exercise… in fact, it’s the reason to start! Bottom Line:
Better Than an Oura Ring
Yesterday, my Oura readiness score was 94. I should have had a good workout—but I didn’t! The first exercise was bent-knee deadlifts, and my goal
How to Do a Full Squat
Many strength coaches like myself preach quality over quantity. It’s not how much you do—it’s how you do it! Squats are no exception. When it
An Incline Press Antagonist
It’s a good idea to pair antagonist (opposite) body parts or movement patterns in strength training. When it comes to primary exercises for the upper
The 24-Hour Weigh-In Experiment
Here’s a great experiment conducted by nutrition coach Sam Karoll to see how much his body weight would change over the course of 24 hours:
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 the big prime movers
Periodization of Shoulder External Rotation
Correcting muscle imbalances should be a primary goal when designing strength training programs. For most individuals, a significant discrepancy exists between the shoulder internal and
Tibialis Anterior Band Pull
It’s such a mad world these days that many people neglect to train their tibialis anterior (yes, the song playing in the video is Mad
Back Side Step-Ups
The general rule of thumb with step-ups is height before load: determine the appropriate step height first, then choose a load that allows you to