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Why METH Beats RICE for Injury Recovery: Science Finally Catches Up
Back in 2012, I introduced a controversial—but far more effective—approach to treating soft-tissue injuries. The acronym? METH, which stands for: At the time, the gold
Negative-Accentuated Lying Leg Curls
Here are two effective ways to perform negative-accentuated lying leg curls: Method #1 Method #2 In both methods, the key is to lower the weight
The Deset Week
This may come as a surprise, but muscle doesn’t grow in the gym. You can follow the best training program in the world, but if
A Game Changer
Stretching, foam rolling, and mobility drills may feel like a chore when preparing for a workout—but using a massage gun? That’s a different story. Just
Wide-Grip Side-To-Side Pull-Up
Here’s a great way to emphasize the top range during pull-ups. In the Wide-Grip Side-To-Side Pull-Up, your chin must stay above the bar as you
Full Squat Calf Raise
With recent gym closures, many people have been forced to train at home. You can target most major muscles with limited equipment—except for the soleus,
Curcumin for Weight Lifters: Yes or No?
Curcumin is a supplement often recommended to weight lifters because it helps reduce inflammation and supports overall joint and muscle health. Guys in the iron
Help Save Complementary and Alternative Medicine Treatments in Ontario
Dr. Fred Hui is an integrative medicine practitioner in Toronto, Ontario, and I’m one of his biggest fans. Since my early interest in intravenous vitamin
The Kaizen Principle
If you don’t know where you’ve been, you won’t know where to go! Without a training log, how can you truly gauge progress over time?
Pin-Touch Bench Press
It’s not how much you lift, but how you lift it. Controlled pin-touch reps on the bench press are far superior to those uncontrolled, momentum-driven
Row What You Press
I’ve met too many guys over the years who only care about the muscles they can see in the mirror—and how much they can bench
A Great Tool for Pull-Ups
Male or female, beginner or advanced, the Angles90 grips are a fantastic tool to enhance your pull-up game. These innovative handles allow for a more
Lying Cable Pressdowns
Are you using too much body English during standing cable pressdowns? If so, do them lying down! This variation isolates the triceps more effectively by
Why Breathwork Matters in Your Workout
It can be hard to work out with so many distractions and obstacles keeping us from the gym. And when we finally do get there,
5 Tips to Build a Daily Movement Routine
You already know there are many great reasons to exercise—from improving energy, mood, sleep, and overall health to reducing anxiety, stress, and depression. Detailed workout
Why Training with a Friend Might Be the Best Fitness Hack
Did you know that over 40% of people drop out of a fitness class shortly after joining—unless they sign up with a friend? In that
How to Eat for Better Emotional Health
Health experts warn that one of the lingering effects of the coronavirus pandemic could be a mental health crisis. While therapy and medication are often
Jump for Joy with This Leap Year HIIT Workout
Need a fast, effective workout that torches calories and fires up your whole body? This quick routine takes less than 20 minutes, can be done
Muscle Confusion: Myth and Science
Maybe you’ve reached a plateau in your workout. Or maybe your fitness goals seem to stay just out of reach. You’ve heard about “muscle confusion”
Workout Buddies Make Each Other Stronger
While some prefer to train solo to stay focused and on track, others thrive with a workout partner. Having someone by your side can keep
Thick-Grip Deficit Deadlifts
Take a look at this deadlift variation I’m doing in the video below. Nothing earth-shattering here, right? It looks like I’m not lifting much weight—except