“How many sets of the bench press are optimal for chest development?” “How many reps should I do on my working sets?” “Light weights for the lean/ athletic look, heavy weights for the bodybuilder physique, right?” The first time I ever picked up a fitness magazine, I felt an instant rush going through my body. […]
When Eating Healthy Becomes Unhealthy
Have you ever called off a restaurant date because you were afraid they didn’t serve diet friendly or “healthy” options? Do you consciously abstain from eating the foods you like because you don’t consider them healthy? Are you always on the outlook for new diet “hacks”? Do you find yourself regularly obsessing over the foods […]
Rise and Shine: The New Year’s Revolution
“Is this another one of those motivational articles to get me off my ass and into the gym?” No. I am by no means your personal motivator. And I’m not going to give you a list of things you need to do to lose weight, build muscle, get that girl (or boy), and succeed in […]
Weight-Training Versus Calisthenics for Muscle and Strength
Like many of you, I grew up thinking lifting weights was a prerequisite for building muscle. In my mind, push-ups and pull-ups weren’t enough to stimulate muscle growth and would only benefit beginners until they were ready to work with weights. Turns out I was wrong. In my training programs, I put a heavy emphasis on […]
Lean and Mean Training: How to Build Big Arms
With all the contradicting information out there on strength training and muscular development, it’s no surprise people are confused about how they should or shouldn’t train. The Lean and Mean Training series gives you the muscle building blueprints you need to maximize results. The best exercises, the most effective rep ranges and the ultimate strategies […]
