โ Itโs the common thought that we must put on some fat through a hypercaloric diet in order to put on muscle size, however itโs not true. In order to build…
โ"BROCCOLI IS HIGHER IN PROTEIN"โโฃโฃ*NOT AGAINST VEGANS*JUST FACTS *โฃThe question, โIs broccoli a better source of protein than steakโ as it contains higher protein per 100kcal than steak"โฃโฃBut the idea…
DeloadsโฃโฃWhat? A period (maybe a week/microcycle, maybe a few days) of time where we pull back training volume or intensity as fatigue accumulates. โฃโฃThe 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. โฃโฃClosing 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? โฃโฃYup. โฃโฃโฃโฃโฃโฃWhy? The bodybuilder rarely trains under maximal loads, while the powerlifter trains to be strong for those complex…
โฃโฃA 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 & performanceโฃโฃโฃโฃโฃโฃI work hard every day to kick ASS in each of those…
If you arenโt utilizing full range of motion, youโre robbing yourself of gains. โฃโฃUpping the weight on the bar and sacrificing form? Thatโs letting your ego win. โฃโฃEgos donโt 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)…