⠀It’s the common thought that we must put on some fat through a hypercaloric diet in order to put on muscle size, however it’s not true. In order to build…

☆"BROCCOLI IS HIGHER IN PROTEIN"☆⁣⁣*NOT AGAINST VEGANS*JUST FACTS *⁣The question, “Is broccoli a better source of protein than steak” as it contains higher protein per 100kcal than steak"⁣⁣But the idea…

Deloads⁣⁣What? A period (maybe a week/microcycle, maybe a few days) of time where we pull back training volume or intensity as fatigue accumulates. ⁣⁣The idea is that over time fatigue…

The shutdown happening tomorrow is a perfect example to test the theory of being proactive instead of reactive to situations. ⁣⁣Closing gyms is going to make many of us (me…

Why is rounding of the back during a heavy deadlift such a bad thing? Power is force (or load) times velocity (how much and quickly someone moves their spine). A…

Ever see a huge bodybuilder get out-lifted by a smaller powerlifter? ⁣⁣Yup. ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣Why? The bodybuilder rarely trains under maximal loads, while the powerlifter trains to be strong for those complex…

⁣⁣A number of resistance training program variables can be manipulated to maximize our potential for building muscle! For example, increasing the number of sets, reps, weight lifted, or intensity etc…

A solid training program, quality food, sleep, stress management are my big bricks for optimizing my physique & performance⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣I work hard every day to kick ASS in each of those…

If you aren’t utilizing full range of motion, you’re robbing yourself of gains. ⁣⁣Upping the weight on the bar and sacrificing form? That’s letting your ego win. ⁣⁣Egos don’t build…

Kefir reduces muscle soreness after lifting weights. In this study young men were given each of the following twice a day on 3 separate occasions: kefir, protein matched milk (placebo)…