One thing I’ve noticed as I continue to gain experience in the fitness industry is that A LOT of people get married to a textbook’s claims on how to do something. If a textbook claims that a back squat should be performed ass to grass (ass to ankles) with a narrow stance, people start trying […]
My Top “Bang for Your Buck” Mobility Exercises
If you’re like me – a college student who spends a lot of time in lecture halls, or doing homework in his Family Guy pajamas – you tend to sit a lot. And if you sit a lot, you’ve probably developed a few mobility restrictions that need a bit of attention. Now, not everyone develops the […]
A Case FOR Exercise Machines
“Exercise machines suck.” “Exercise machines don’t build muscle.” “Exercise machines don’t build strength. “Exercise machines aren’t functional.” These are just a handful of the things I hear on a regular basis regarding exercise machines and their use – or lack thereof – in an exercise routine. Now, I’m all for compound, barbell exercises, and I […]
Don’t Get Married to Percentages
Percentages are awesome. I use them in nearly all of the training programs I write – both for myself and for my clients – and not only do they allow you to regulate the weight/intensity used on a given exercise (and control the progression scheme moving forward), but they give you an idea of […]
What Dragon Ball Z Taught Me About Strength Training
If your childhood was anything like mine, it was filled with epic pizza parties, video games, chasing women (that’s right, little Smoot was a playa …not really), and spending every Friday night in front of a TV screen watching Dragon Ball Z. I LOVE Dragon Ball Z (DBZ). I’ve seen all of the episodes, all […]
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