Training
The Middle Chest Mistakes That Are Costing You Gains
In gyms all around the world, Monday is chest training day. For a lot of lifters, that means joining the queue for the bench press. After…
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The 10 Biceps Rules I Wish I Knew When I Started Training
For such a relatively small muscle, the biceps attract a lot of attention. Just about every exerciser—and especially bodybuilders—wants bigger, harder, fuller, more peaked biceps, and…
Training
The 30-Day Forearm Challenge That Boosted My Grip Instantly
After many years of powerlifting, rock climbing, grappling, and lifting weights without wrist straps, it’s fair to say that I already have a pretty strong grip…
Training
Build Boulder Shoulders: These 7 Forgotten Exercises Will CHANGE Your Physique.
I’ve been a personal trainer for over 30 years, and, during that time, I’ve written hundreds if not thousands of workouts. In fact, I’d say that…
Training
The Love Handle Plan That Finally Worked — Without Endless Cardio
Love handles are the most stubborn fat deposit on the body. They are usually the first to arrive and the last to leave. As a personal…
Bodybuilding
Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Untold Secrets to Building Muscle and Strength
Born on Jul. 30, 1947, in Austria, Arnold Schwarzenegger is the undisputed GOAT of bodybuilding. “The Governator’s” rise to fame in the 1970s propelled bodybuilding into…
Training
I’m a Personal Trainer: These 6 Moves Are Secretly Better Than Squats for Glutes
Every lifter has a go-to move, but many claim squats are their favorite just to sound hardcore. Despite their fame, squats often fall short of sculpting…
Training
Bigger Legs Without Squats? This 4-Move Plan Changed My Training Forever
As the popular saying goes, an apple a day keeps the doctor away, and a daily set of squats will make your thighs and butt look…
Training
I’m a Personal Trainer: This is the Only Workout I Do When I Have No Time
Consistency is the most important factor when it comes to making fitness progress. However, life consistently throws curveballs at you that can derail your training plans…
Arms
The Forgotten Old-School Bicep Trick That Will Blow Up Your Arms
There’s no doubt the biceps muscles are amongst the favorite muscle group for young men to train. Achieving a skin-splitting pump gives you a glimpse into…
Training
More Weight vs. More Reps: The Definitive Answer That Will Change Your Workouts Forever
Progressive overload is the key to getting fitter, stronger, or more muscular, but many people need help implementing it. As a veteran personal trainer, a common…
Training
I’m a Personal Trainer: These Are the 5 Exercises I’d Never Waste Time On
After more than 30 years of working as a personal trainer, it’s safe to say I’ve tried and prescribed virtually every type of exercise you can…
Circuit Training
Can You Lose Fat With 5 x 5? I Tried This Strength + HIIT Hybrid
Five sets of five reps is a classic training protocol that’s been around for at least a century. While it’s impossible to say who first used…
Stretches
I’m a Strength Coach: This 7-Minute Warm-Up Boosts Lifts More Than Pre-Workout Ever Did
Pre-workout supplements are all the rage in the fitness industry currently. We see sports nutrition brands launching new, stronger, and more delicious flavors of energy drinks…
Training
I’m a Trainer: This 3-Move Finisher Makes My Clients Feel Jacked in 5 Minutes Flat
Most upper body workouts end the same way: One last set of curls, a quick wipe of the bench, and you’re out the door, done and…
Body Mechanics
I’m a Physio: These 3 Moves Fixed More Back Pain Than 100 Chiropractor Visits
You’ve probably woken up with lower back pain at some point. Since you’re reading this, I’m assuming you’re dealing with it right now. Lower back aches…
Circuit Training
I’m a PT: These 4 Low-Impact Moves Burn More Calories Than Treadmill Sprints
When it comes to high-intensity interval training, HIIT for short, treadmill sprints are a popular way to go. Just jump on, press the accelerator button, and…
Body Mechanics
The Anti-Desk Jockey Workout: 15 Minutes to Undo 8 Hours of Sitting Misery
We live in a world where desk jobs are becoming synonymous with ‘success.’ Everyone wants to sit in an air-conditioned office with minimal physical work. This…
Training
My Calves Wouldn’t Grow, So I Did 100 Raises a Day for 2 Weeks. The Results Are Shocking
I have been training for almost two decades and my lower legs have always been the bane of my existence. Even though I train them regularly,…