The squat is my favorite lift. I know that’s old news – so I won’t expand on it – but I just want to re-emphasize: THE SQUAT IS FREAKIN AWESOME! And, because I feel so strongly about the squat (seriously, it’s bordering on obsession), I’d be lying if I said I didn’t get irritated every […]
Should You Train to Failure?
The short answer to this is “no, you should not train to failure.” Or at least, you shouldn’t train to failure on a frequent basis. Training to failure – despite what’s commonly purported in most fitness magazines – will NOT help you get stronger. In fact, training to failure on a regular basis can actually […]
Bulking or Cutting: Which Should Come First?
This is a question of great debate in the fitness industry. On one hand, you have people claiming that cutting before you’ve developed a good foundation of size and strength is pointless, and will only lead to a less-than-stellar physique in the long run. On the other hand, you have people who say that trying […]
Listen to Your Body, Not a Textbook
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 […]
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