September 5
The "No Curl" Biceps Program - Part 1
If you've been around weight training for any length of time, you've probably read or tried an arm specialization routine. There are a bunch of these around with different cool names for what amounts to the same old shit: do a bunch of arm exercises. Yeah, the exercises change and the sets and reps change, but it still amounts to just doing more arm work.
September 2
Cycle, Peak, Taper, Dominate
Two of the hardest things about competing are sending in the entry fee for a competition and then not pulling out the last few weeks. Some of you don't compete and are just training for self-actualization, self-esteem, and to be healthier and more whole in your daily interactions in the journey we call a life experience.
August 30
Overcoming Lousy Leverages - Part 2
Our goal is to take the guesswork out of bench and deadlift training and, in the process, take your total to an all-time high!
August 29
Overcoming Lousy Leverages - Part 1
Got long legs? Gangly arms? Don't let your leverages hold you back from lifting heavier. Check this out.
August 22
The 21-Day Itch – Never be Bored Again!
If you've been training as long as I have, I'm sure you can relate to feeling a bit stale and uninspired with your workouts at times.
August 18
Bodybuilding for Powerlifters
Six things you can learn from bodybuilders, even if your goal is to just get strong on three lifts.
August 17
The Evil Scot
An uncensored interview with a martial arts champion turned performance coach.
August 16
Perfect 10 Training
A training strategy that has you hitting your lagging body parts for ten sessions each week. Yes, it can be done, and it works. Check out the plan.
August 15
Lactic Acid Training for Fat Loss
Increase lactic acid to increase growth hormone and get shredded. One problem: It really hurts. Check out the program.
August 11
Musashi On Strength
One of my favorite books is A Book Of Five Rings by Miyomato Musashi. Musashi was a badass 17th century Japanese swordsman who never lost a duel in over sixty fights. This book outlines his philosophy of success. I re-read it recently and was amazed by how many of his principles apply to a variety of areas in life, including productive strength training.
August 10
5 Relative Strength Myths
Being strong isn't enough. You need to be strong for your size. That's the difference between relative strength and absolute strength. Here's what will get you there.
August 9
Sticking Point Therapy
Sticking points are much like those really talkative, naked old men in your gym's locker room: you'd rather avoid them! Nothing's more frustrating than making good progress overall but failing to improve on the "big lifts" (bench press, squat, deadlift, military press, etc.)
August 2
Evolutionary Fitness
What our genes teach us about diet and training, according to Dr. Art De Vany.
July 25
Renaissance Body Development
To reach the modern physique ideal, you'll need muscle mass, strength, power, endurance, speed, and flexibility. This program has it all.
July 20
Exercises You've Never Tried 14
Add a few of these unique exercises to your training program to liven up your next workout.
July 18
The Art of Waterbury
How one of our top coaches programs exercises, sets and reps, progressions and more. Check it out.
July 14
40 Movements for Rapid Strength - Part 6
This Tool Box series has become one of my most popular article sets to date, so why break with what's working? Here's the latest installment of this series designed to help experienced lifters fill in the blanks and learn the finer points of strength development.
July 12
Powerlifting for Bodybuilders
What can bodybuilders learn from powerlifters? A lot actually. Here are 6 examples.
July 11
Beach Training for Performance-Oriented Lifters
"Bodybuilding training? No way! Not for me! I'm training only for strength and function," said the huge sumbitch after deadlifting a load that was roughly equivalent to a Sherman tank.