Build Muscle and Strength at the Same Time
Of all the set and rep schemes, few are as revered as the classic 5 sets of 5 reps (5×5). Promising to build muscle AND strength, it appeals to many …
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The Best Shoulder Exercises You’ve Never Even Tried
Traditional Shoulder Exercises Don’t (Always) Cut It As someone with a naturally narrow shoulder girdle, I’ve always worked to maximize my deltoids. While traditional shoulder exercises work well, for many, …
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New Weight Lifting Exercises & Methods for New Gains
Coaches enjoy arguing about exercise variety vs. exercise consistency. Both sides make good points. But if you’ve been weight lifting for a decade or two, you’ve probably found yourself siding …
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The New Exercise Workout Challenge
When you hear “workout challenge,” you probably think of training that leaves you panting on the floor and panic-texting your therapist. There’s a place for that. But you can also …
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Being a Stupid Athlete Made Me a Better Coach
I?m a better coach because I was a stupid athlete. I didn?t know I was stupid then, but now I?m a good enough coach that I can see it plain …
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The Protein Diet: Deliciously Simplified
Eat more protein. It’s the easiest way to make a positive change in your body composition. But a protein diet, or a protein-centric approach to eating, doesn’t have to mean …
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The Best Core Exercises for Obliques
Dumbbell side bend variations are not the best core exercises for your obliques. They’re not the worst exercise, but they’re pretty darn close. Improper technique and lack of abdominal tension, …
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Milk Thistle for Longevity and Lifting Weights
I recently added the ancient medicinal plant, milk thistle, to my drug/supplement regimen because it contains silymarin, a powerful polyphenol. This wasn’t a decision I made lightly. Take a look …
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Metcon is Mandatory: Cardio for Physical Dominance
Most strength athletes and bodybuilders hate cardio. They even dislike its cousin, metabolic conditioning or metcon. Sure, being muscular and strong will help you look like a badass, but if …
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Get Bigger and Stronger with This Teen Bodybuilding Plan
Begin your workout journey on the right foot. This plan will teach younger lifters how to lift weights and build quality muscle.
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