Amanda knows that it’s a deadlift, not a bouncelift! Watch her crush 230 pounds for 4 reps with impeccable control – this is how it’s done! In this demonstration, Amanda showcases the art of deadlift control, proving that it’s not just about the weight lifted but how it’s lifted. Her dedication to mastering this fundamental…
If you want to turn back the biological clock, you need to lift weights. It’s not just my opinion. Researchers from Tufts University have determined that muscle mass followed by muscle strength are the two top biomarkers of aging that you can control. Take a look below. In their book, Evans and Rosenberg determined a…
The loss of muscle mass, strength, and function as you age can significantly increase your risk of falling [PubMed Study]. Weak muscles and brittle bones are often to blame. Contrary to popular belief, elders don’t usually fall and break their bones—more often, their bones break first, and then they fall! Weight-bearing exercise is crucial [related…
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 slowly and under control for a count of 8 seconds, maintaining a smooth, uniform tempo from top to bottom. If you find yourself unable to control the descent and it…
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? Start one here. The goal of training is progression. That’s what separates those who train from those who simply exercise to sweat and burn calories without purpose. Doing the same…
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 press. Don’t let that be you. Train the muscles on the back of your body as much as you train the ones on the front. And if benching is important…
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 when you consider that I’m using the Apollon’s Axle. This 2-inch bar is much thicker than the standard Olympic barbell, which is about half the diameter. And by doing these…
If you’re going to do pull-ups, do them right! Instead of grinding out 3–4 sets of 10 “ugly” reps, flip the script: do 10 sets of 3–4 quality reps. You’ll get a better training response with far less risk of injury. If you struggle to complete even a few solid reps, focus on the eccentric…
Here are our three most popular articles of the year, plus a bonus social media post that brought a smile to many faces: Learning to Walk AgainMy mother turned 68 years old in April. She wasn’t supposed to make it that far. The doctors gave up on her, but we didn’t give in. This is…
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. Why? Because I’m only using my thumb and index finger to raise the weight! Take a closer look. Thanks to fellow strength coach Christian Thibaudeau for bringing this method to…