Training
I Did 100 Burpees a Day for 30 Days — This Is What Happened
As a seasoned personal trainer with over 17 years in the trenches, I’ve primarily focused on bodybuilding-style workouts. However, in 2024, I wanted to shake up…
Training
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Old School Muscle: The Frank Zane Program for Classic Muscle Growth
Before bodybuilding became a sport where mass matters most, competitors had much more athletic and arguably more aesthetically-pleasing physiques. Even heavyweights like Arnold Schwarzenegger and Lou…
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Reverse Lunges vs. Forward Lunges: Which One Is Superior for Glute Growth & Knee Health?
Ask most people to name the best leg exercise and there’s a good chance they’ll say squats. This makes a certain amount of sense as, according…
Training
Building the “Cobra Back”: 3 Underused Row Variations for Unbelievable Thickness
When it comes to building a powerful physique, a lot of lifters focus on the muscles they can see in the mirror. As such, their workouts…
Training
Ready for Old-School Gains? Try Arnold’s “Golden Six” Routine
Ask almost anyone to name a well-known bodybuilder, and they’ll probably say Arnold Schwarzenegger. That’s hardly surprising given the incredible impact “The Austrian Oak” has had…
Training
The Single Dumbbell Shredder: 1 Full-Body Workout You Need This Summer (15 Minutes!)
Summer ignites that urge to look perfect for the beach. Even if you have no plans to surf, who doesn’t like sporting a pair of sleeve-ripping…
Training
Stop Doing Thousands of Crunches: 3 Core Stability Exercises That Actually Build a Stronger Midsection
Many people drop to the floor and start doing crunches as soon as they hear about ab exercises. Others take it a step further and perform…
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Challenge: Beat Your Age in Push-Ups? (The Simple Fitness Benchmark Anyone Can Try)
Fitness is always relative. You cannot expect a 50-year-old to function at the same level as a 20-year-old, unless the oldie is Tom Cruise. There are…
Circuit Training
You Only Need ONE Kettlebell and 20 Minutes for a Fat-Torching Full Body Blast
Most of us are juggling a packed schedule, including work deadlines, family demands, and maybe a fleeting moment for ourselves. As a personal trainer with over…
Training
Why Every Lifter Needs a Training Diary (And How to Start One)
Look around any gym and you’ll see people resting and relaxing between sets of intense exercise. This is part and parcel of strength training. In many…
Training
You Only Need Dumbbells and 20 Minutes for a Complete Shoulder Workout (All 3 Heads!)
A lack of time is arguably the biggest hurdle keeping people from working toward achieving their dream physique. Most juggle work, family, and other commitments and…
Training
Is Your Training Smart or Stupid? A Coach’s Checklist to Avoid Burnout
You’ve probably been told to “train harder” or “push through the pain.” But according to Tom Miller, our in-house Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), that…
Training
The 10% Body Fat Walking Plan: Your Step-by-Step Guide to a Leaner You
Most people never start their fitness journeys as they are intimidated by the idea of going to the gym and exercising for multiple hours daily. However,…
Training
Challenge: Can You Beat the 1-Minute Max Push-Up Test? (See Where You Rank Nationally!)
Push-ups are probably the most popular, widely performed exercise in the world. Athletes from almost every sport, military personnel, fitness enthusiasts, and kids in physical education…
Training
How Many Bodyweight Squats Can You Do Before Failure? Take the Ultimate Endurance Challenge!
Squats are one of the most badass exercises of all time and have been considered a benchmark for assessing raw strength and endurance. If you have…
Training
You Only Need Resistance Bands and 15 Minutes for a Killer Glute Pump at Home
Training 1-2 hours daily in a fancy gym is a dream that few can afford. Most are constantly juggling work, family, and endless to-do lists that…
Back
You Only Need a Pull-Up Bar and 15 Minutes to Build Serious Back Width & Strength
According to studies, lack of time and facilities are two of the most common barriers to exercise (1). It doesn’t matter how motivated you are—sometimes life…
Training
Can You Survive Arnold’s 30-30 Challenge? I Tried It and Got the Craziest Pump of My Life
Arnold Schwarzenegger just dropped a workout that fuses CrossFit’s intensity with old-school bodybuilding, and it wrecked me—in the best way possible. Straight from his Pump Club…
Circuit Training
You Only Need One Heavy Kettlebell and 10 Minutes for a Powerful Core Circuit
Your health and wellness don’t care if you are working day and night for a promotion or going through a rough family time. Most people never…