Tip: Your Tools Are Not Your Identity
Your training style and diet do not define you. Here's how to disinvest, ditch your cultish tribe, and keep improving.
March 14
Tip: White Rice or Brown?
Which one of the two, if either, is best for a lifter to eat? The answer seems obvious, but it's not.
March 13
Tip: The High-Resistance Bike Sprint
More than a good metcon workout, sprints performed like this can pack muscle onto your quads. Here's how.
March 12
Tip: Box Jumps For Conditioning
You've heard the warnings. Here's the full story.
March 10
Tip: Another Reason to Avoid Low-Fat Milk
Low-fat milk leads to surprisingly high blood levels of this muscle-killing hormone. Here's what a new study shows.
March 9
Tip: Feels Like Deca?
This amino acid metabolite gained a lot of press over the years and it's even been added to old-people meal replacement drinks, but does it work?
March 8
Tip: Powerhouse Protein Muffins
They're sweet. They're tart. They're full of protein. And they won't wreck your diet plan.
March 7
Tip: Top to Bottom Trap Building
Shrugs are good, but this exercise is better for all-around trap hypertrophy.
March 6
Tip: Training Natties vs. Training Juicers
How important is it for a trainer to know if an athlete or client is using extra assistance? Read this.
March 5
Tip: Two Exercises for a Thick Neck
Having a strong neck is a big part of being yoked. Try these exercises, no specialty machine required.
March 4
Tip: Carb Intake for Natural Lifters
Very low-carb diets reduce muscle gains in natural lifters. Here's why, plus a better plan.
March 2
Tip: Toes Down When Squatting
Squats causing lower back pain? Here's why your toes might be the problem and what to do about it.
March 1
Tip: The Verdict on the Impossible Burger
Science has finally made a realistic alternative to meat patties, but does this stuff hold up to scrutiny? Here's the real scoop.
February 28
Tip: Fat Loss and Muscle Retention
Do you have to lose some muscle to lose fat? Not really. Here are some calorie guidelines to get you started.
February 27
Tip: How Much Protein Should Natural Lifters Eat?
How many grams for hypertrophy phases? How many grams for fat-loss phases? Here's where to start.
February 26
Tip: High T and Baldness
Testosterone replacement therapy is awesome but you'll lose your hair, right? Well, it's not that simple. Here are the facts.
Tip: The Insulin Factor
Every fat loss diet works via caloric deficit, but insulin plays a role too in body composition... and it's not always the bad guy.
February 25
Tip: The 3 Types of Testosterone Levels
Getting tested? Here's what to ask for from the lab.
Tip: The First Supplements to Buy
Gap supplements are essential. Here's why you need them.
February 24
Tip: The Truth About Cortisol
This mobilization hormone can help you or hurt you. And some diets can make it skyrocket. Here are the facts.