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Strengthen Your Core and Ride Faster in 4 Weeks?

  • September 16, 2020
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I work really hard to not present any “this one little trick will make you faster” types of reporting, but here’s a protocol with some solid science behind it that…
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Awesome Chart for Finding Bodyweight Exercises for Every Body Part

  • November 26, 2018
For 15 years I almost exclusively lifted weights for my strength training exercise, but recently I’ve been trying to move to a more holistic  approach. I use bodyweight movements for…
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Don’t Break Your Back, Here’s How to Deadlift Better than Donald Trump Jr.

  • November 12, 2017
On Friday Donald Trump Jr. posted a video of himself setting a new personal Deadlift record at 375 pounds. An above average pull to be sure, until you look at…
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One Man’s Trash Is Another Man’s Gym

  • May 24, 2017
“The perfect is the enemy of the good” In the fitness world I often see people fall victim to the  Nirvana fallacy, in which people never even begin an important…
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Do Pre-Workout Supplements Work?

  • May 23, 2017
Pre-workout supplements make big promises; mental focus, increased strength, more stamina, quicker gains, and a huge pump to name a few. With those promises come high price tags. In actuality,…
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5 Reasons Why You’re Not Making Gains In The Gym

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Joint Mobility is Key to Building Strength without Injury

  • April 21, 2017
When it comes to strength training and bodybuilding the desired traits of training usually include raw strength, power, speed and putting on muscle mass. Mobility, how well your joints move,…
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Why You Should Do Rope Tricep Pushdowns Kneeling

  • April 6, 2017
If you’re going to do direct arm training, you need to make sure your technique is actually targeting the muscles in your arms. Tricep pushdowns are a commonly butchered exercise.…
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Always Do Weights Before Cardio

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Lyle McDonald’s Generic Bulking Routine

  • March 7, 2017
If you’ve lifted for 6 months to a year or more using a program like 5×5 or Starting Strength  you might find yourself ready for something different. If your goal…
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Progressive Overload: The Key to Gaining Strength and Muscle Mass

  • February 28, 2017
Ever seen that guy at the gym who  has gone for years but looks pretty much the same as day one? Maybe it’s you. I know I’ve seen it. Guys…
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