August 14
The Modified 5x5 Squat Program
The classic 5 x 5 set/rep scheme works. But here’s how to make it even better.
August 8
40 Random Thoughts
Like everyone else, I've had my role models and mentors who've looked out for me. My mother has taught high school English for over 20 years, so I owe a lot of my writing success to her. My father taught me to tie a tie and to remember to check the oil in my car. My brother, the accountant, is always a phone call away if I need financial advice.
July 25
Pulling Your Chain For Massive Gains!
Ever notice how two supposedly inviolate principles of resistance training are basically contradictory?
July 19
2 x 4 Muscle
It was a dire situation, a nightmare of indescribable proportions that only Dante could relate to. Every salacious thought I've ever had and every misdeed I ever committed was paid back to me in spades.
July 17
W-i-d-e-r, Real-Man Shoulders
A look back at bodybuilding history plus a great workout for your delts. Check it out.
July 12
Shoulder Savers - Part 3
Two-thirds of lifters will have some sort of shoulder problem during their training career. Nine tips to help you avoid being one of them.
July 11
HSS-100: Shoulder Specialization
Because nothing improves your physique more than building your shoulders. Here’s how to do it.
July 4
The Waterbury Summer Project
Is it time to drop some winter fat? Here’s your 8-week plan.
June 26
18 Tips for Bulletproof Knees
Here’s how to fix your achy knees, prevent injury, and keep the squats coming. Check it out.
June 21
The Rule of Five
I remember lying on the incline bench. It was an "old school" incline bench: long, straight, and red, with footpads at the bottom so you're literally locked in from heel to shoulder for every rep.
June 19
Rope Revolution
They're both assets to my training programs. Indeed, I've used kettlebells for years with success. And Pavel? He's a good guy. I definitely consider him a friend and a juggernaut in the strength and conditioning community.
June 16
Hungry Like The Wolfe
"Now that's my idea of a fit woman!"
June 14
The Joint Health Checklist
In 1993, the Food and Nutrition Board of the National Academy of Sciences introduced the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs), a set of four reference values for nutritional intakes:
June 13
Bulk Up, Cut Up: Biceps!
Christian, I really want to improve my biceps development. Do you think that supersets are a good training method to use for that purpose?
June 8
The Gironda System
Vince Gironda was a legendary bodybuilding coach, and you can still learn a lot from him today. Check this out.
June 7
High Performance Core Training
The days of banging out a thousand crunches are over. Get your core strong to get your entire body strong. Here’s how.
June 6
Cardio Progressions
The last time it happened I was getting changed in the locker room at my gym. Two pudgy-bellied gym members (PBGMs) were discussing the relative virtues and drawbacks of doing cardio as part of their training program.
June 5
The Old-School Calf Blast
Forget anything you've heard about working your calves, and get ready to learn the most productive calf routine I've ever used.
May 31
Program Design for Dummies
Did you design your own workout plan? Well it's probably missing a few things. Here's how to kill your weaknesses, fix imbalances, and beef up those chicken legs.