Training
The One-Lift-A-Day Cure
More exercises do not always mean better training. John Paul revisits the one-lift-a-day approach as a cure for overcomplicated workouts, overtraining, and program clutter.
October 13, 2015
Training
Training
Questioning the Russian Approach to Size and Strength
Small loading details can change the entire effect of a program. John Paul clarifies how sequencing, load reductions, and exercise order work in the Russian approach to size and strength.
October 8, 2015
Training
How to Perform Multiple Station Training in a Busy Gym
Supersets and circuits can be a nightmare in a packed gym. This post shows how to organize multiple-station training without becoming “that guy.”
August 10, 2015
Bodybuilding
Build Muscle and Lose Fat in Just 20 Minutes a Week
It sounds like infomercial nonsense, but this minimalist routine is built around brutally efficient exercise selection and effort.
July 7, 2015
Bodybuilding
Lift Heavy for High Reps
Heavy high-rep work is brutal, old-school, and effective when programmed properly. This post revisits a classic bodybuilding approach popularized by legends.
July 6, 2015
Training
Time or Reps (Part 2)
Part 2 flips the discussion toward time under tension and shows why some exercises work better when the clock drives the set.
June 24, 2015
Training
Time or Reps (Part 1)
Counting reps is not always the best way to control training. Part 1 shows where rep targets still make sense, especially for certain core drills.
June 23, 2015
Bodybuilding
Get Your Training Out of the Toilet
Some training methods belong in the bathroom, not the gym. This post takes aim at “burn” chasing and makes the case for smarter hypertrophy work.
June 21, 2015
Training
Bench Press Warm-Up: Unlock More Strength With Plyometrics
The right explosive warm-up can prime the nervous system before heavy pressing. This post explains how plyometrics may boost bench performance when used correctly.
June 19, 2015
Training
Another Look at The Best Time to Train
Training time can influence performance more than many lifters realize. This post pulls from Russian and Eastern European sources on strength rhythms during the day.
June 14, 2015