It is no secret that the squat, in particular, the barbell squat is considered the king of all strength and muscle building exercises. Placing a heavy bar on your back loads the spine and requires […]
Summer is approaching fast and beach body season is not going to wait for you to get in shape. If you have taken the winter off of working out or have neglected the fat […]
In the bodybuilding world, they say that you win the show from the front. While there may be some truth to this, a well-rounded back will separate you in a crowd of physique and […]
Add slabs of beef to your chest while improving strength and function with this routine. While I am a firm believer that the basic free-weight chest movements are the foundation of a great chest routine, […]
In my latest article, I talked about why box jumps don’t hold as much value as we think they do. Sure, jumping onto a high box does have some benefits but the risk-to-reward ratio is […]
As a strength coach and a personal trainer, your number one responsibility is to keep your athletes and clients in a safe environment. That also means that you must know their abilities and understand what […]
In today’s world, everyone is busy. We all have a lot on our plates and demand a lot of ourselves. Unfortunately some people forget to demand a lot of themselves when it comes to their […]
Since summer is now in full affect (June 20th was the first official day of Summer), I am going to outline four ways to build lean muscle during the sunshine months. By improving or incorporating […]
I am a big fan of anything that includes lifting heavy objects. Traditional Bodybuilding, powerlifting, and Olympic weightlifting routines have been a staple in my training toolbox for years. To improve your chosen weightlifting sport, […]
The more I learn, the more I feel like I don’t know anything about exercise. Or, could it be that exercise hasn’t really changed that much. Most sports have pretty much stayed the same over […]
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