When I first started lifting seriously in a commercial gym, my routine consisted of one body part a day. I’d go to the gym and
Give a guy a set of dumbbells and tell him to curl them. Without even thinking about it, he’d grip those dumbbells right in the
Walk into any gym and what comes to mind: fake boobs, synthol arms, lipo six-pack, calf implants, or “that guy’s juicing, for sure!” We all
One of the biggest challenges people face when traveling involves exercise. The two most common excuses are a lack of time and a lack of
The Elite Trainer by John Paul Catanzaro is a synthesis of the very latest thinking in strength training and an indispensable guide to developing individualized
In my small home gym, I have three dedicated machines for calf training: a standing calf raise unit that goes up to 600 pounds, a
Some guys seek size at any expense. They don’t care if their joints take a beating in the process. To them it’s “carpe diem,” seize
Much like my dietary advice, this article will go against the grain, so to speak. Every personal trainer is taught that they must go through
Here’s an excerpt from my new book The Elite Trainer: Strength Training for the Serious Professional… Needs Analysis After a training goal is established, conduct
Eccentric training will catapult strength and athletic performance to a new level if used appropriately. In order to lift a weight, muscular force must exceed