Training
The Secret to Calf Training
Calves are stubborn, and lazy tempo work will not fix them. Slower, stricter execution may be the missing piece in a calf-training method that has sparked plenty of discussion.
March 1, 2016
Training
Articles
3 Methods of Circuit Training to Shed Body Fat Quickly
Discover three effective circuit training methods that combine strength, conditioning, minimal rest, and smart exercise sequencing to improve body composition, boost workout efficiency, and support fat loss.
February 6, 2016
Training
Core Issues: Dispelling Myths and Misconceptions of Abdominal Training (Part 5)
Breath control can change strength, stability, and performance. Part 5 explores intra-abdominal pressure, the Valsalva maneuver, and why proper breathing matters beyond the weight room.
November 27, 2015
Training
Core Issues: Dispelling Myths and Misconceptions of Abdominal Training (Part 4)
Drawing in your navel during exercise may not be the protective strategy many believe it is. Part 4 explains why bracing, stability, and proper core tension matter under load.
November 26, 2015
Training
Core Issues: Dispelling Myths and Misconceptions of Abdominal Training (Part 3)
Are upper and lower abs really separate, or is that just gym folklore? Part 3 examines abdominal recruitment, exercise selection, and how different movements can target different regions.
November 25, 2015
Training
Core Issues: Dispelling Myths and Misconceptions of Abdominal Training (Part 2)
Heavy compound lifts may build more abdominal strength than most people realize. Part 2 explains why squats, deadlifts, pull-ups, and overhead presses deserve a place in serious core training.
November 24, 2015
Training
Core Issues: Dispelling Myths and Misconceptions of Abdominal Training (Part 1)
Everyone wants better abs, but most core training advice is buried under myths. Part 1 launches a five-part series that challenges common assumptions about abdominal training.
November 23, 2015
Training
Periodization for Athletes: How to Plan Strength Training for Maximum Performance
Athletic strength gains do not happen by accident. John Paul explains how periodization organizes training phases so athletes can build strength, power, hypertrophy, and performance at the right time.
November 3, 2015
Training
How to Achieve 20 Chin-Ups
Twenty strict chin-ups may sound unrealistic, but the goal becomes much clearer when you control body weight, build relative strength, and train the movement properly. John Paul lays out the factors that matter most.
October 25, 2015
Training
Training Log
Progress is hard to prove when you do not record it. John Paul explains why a training log remains one of the simplest and most powerful tools for measuring improvement.
October 15, 2015