The more I study this game of fitness, the more I believe a minimalist approach to be optimal for 95% of recreational athletes. I’ve wasted many years training like a bodybuilder, doing 3-4 exercises per muscle every session and focusing on pumps over progress. I now stand corrected. If you want to see how far […]
How To Get Rid of Chronic Back Pain
Nine out of ten people will suffer from back pain at some point in their lives. In fact, it’s the second most common reason for checking in at the doctor’s office in the US. While this condition may be indicative of more serious health issues (i.e. auto-immune disorders, infections, cancer), those cases are few and […]
How To Do A One Arm Push-Up
Introducing the King of upper body exercises – The one arm push-up. This one’s not for the faint of heart. If you can’t do at least 30 picture perfect push-ups, you have no business in attempting this exercise. Work your way up to it gradually, by mastering the regular push-up and getting proficient at doing diamond […]
Unchained Animal: Train in Your Natural Habitat
I want you to skip the gym today. Instead of spending an hour under fluorescent lights with people who do not understand the concept of deodorants, I want you to step outside and train your body in its natural habitat. Face the Elements I’ve come to appreciate training outdoors in the last couple years for […]
How to Gain 20 Pounds of Muscle in 3 Months
In the following, I will present to you my current training and diet routine. This is the exact program I used to put on 20 lbs over the last 12 weeks while staying in decent shape. I will preface this by saying I was able to gain this much weight in such short time due to […]
