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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
Half-Kneeling Reverse Woodchop
Looking for a spine-friendly way to train your core? The half-kneeling reverse woodchop fits the bill. It’s a great exercise for developing rotational strength and
The Formulator Reverse Wrist Curls
The Formulator is a great weapon to have in your arsenal—but it’s hard to get your hands on one these days. It was off the
Go the Distance with Lower Body Training
There’s no doubt that lower body training with compound lifts requires hard work. While progressive resistance is important, sometimes you can “go further” with a
Improve Grip Strength with the Goerner Deadlift
Take a look at this video… It doesn’t look like I’m doing much, right? There’s only 110 pounds on the bar, but it’s surprisingly challenging.
How to Get a Biceps Vein
Growing up, all I ever wanted was the “biceps vein!” I wanted it even more than huge biceps. Of course, big arms help push that
Subscapularis Pull-Up
A great exercise to pair with incline or standing presses is the subscapularis pull-up—also known as a lean-away pull-up. To perform it, pull yourself up
Get Lean and Muscular with Supersets
Supersets are a form of strength training where you pair two exercises and move from one to the other with little to no rest in
Negative-Accentuated Glute-Ham Raise
The Sicilian Crunch put me on the map many moons ago—consider this its reverse. It’s a negative-accentuated glute-ham raise that emphasizes the knee flexion component
Greasing the Reverse Hyper Movement
Frankie Valli’s Grease is a blast from the past—and a fitting song for the reverse hyper. Why? Because most people “blast” out of the bottom
Lower Leg Superset
For many people, lower leg training truly is “the seventh stranger!” Even when the backside gets some attention, the front often gets overlooked. I guess
Get Results with the Hanging-Band Method
The hanging-band method sounds like church bells and feels like a “new religion” for many people! So, what kind of results can you get with
A New Way to Do Isometronics
The isometronic training method is a powerful way to build muscle size and strength. Think of it as rack training—on steroids! Traditionally, it requires two
A Post-Workout Shake Recipe
Here’s a post-workout shake recipe courtesy of my client, John. It contains: Believe it or not, taking some caffeine right after you train can speed
Get a Grip
IronMind implements are a great way to improve your grip. In the video below, I’m using a pinch-grip block, but there are many more tools
Setting Up a Home Gym During COVID-19
Check out this home gym—it belongs to a couple I train. They made a smart decision to purchase the equipment back in April, right after
An Annual Plan for Neck Training
Everyone trains their upper and lower back, glutes, hamstrings, and calves—but neck training often gets neglected. That’s a mistake! Remember: a chain is only as
Back-to-School Supplements
Things get busy—and potentially stressful—when kids head back to school. I’ve got three kids (one in grade school, one in high school, and one in
My Daily Coffee Ritual
Coffee isn’t just a drink—it’s a ritual. Here’s a glimpse into how I start (and sometimes end) my day. ☀️ Morning Ritual My stovetop espresso
Single-Leg Cable Romanian Deadlift
The Single-Leg Cable Romanian Deadlift is a deceptive exercise. Judy makes it look easy in the video, but don’t be fooled—it’s much more challenging than
Keeping Up with Current Research (August 2020)
Research can provide golden insights for health and fitness professionals. Here are some recent findings to help you stay ahead of the curve: High-Intensity Interval