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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
Grin and Bare Abs
If you want to build a serious set of abdominals, routinely perform weighted pull-ups and dips. These multi-joint movements demand a strong contribution from the
Step Loading
Step loading is a simple yet effective progression method. The goal is to perform the same number of reps each set while gradually increasing the
Keeping Up with Current Research (February 2022)
Research can provide golden information to health and fitness professionals. Here are some recent findings to help you stay ahead of the pack: Diverging metabolic
Hip Isolation Work
Want to squat deeper, jump higher, or run faster? Hip isolation work can boost your performance both in and out of the gym—and as a
Tib Bar Raises
Check out the new addition to the family: the Tib Bar. As the name implies, it targets the tibialis anterior—a muscle that’s often overlooked and
Two Steps to a One-Arm Chin-Up
Training to perform a one-arm chin-up involves a simple two-step progression: a) Start with a mixed grip—hands placed shoulder-width apart, as demonstrated in the video
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