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I've decided that my squat isn't near strong enough. I need to do something about it. There is an old Russian coach who had a 'foolproof' (except the soreness and discomfort) way to build your squat by up to 100lbs in a short period of time (13 weeks to be...
Read MoreTraining can be a tricky thing. Most people will tell you it's just about effort, and for the most part that is where it starts. If you put in lots of work, good things will happen. If you don't, it becomes hard to make change. Now that we have gotten...
Read MoreThe holidays are over, it's time to wake up. The food coma you've been in for the last 2 weeks is starting to wear off. The guilt is piling up almost as high as the holiday calories. It's bad; you know it, I know it. The easy part? That was...
Read MoreThe supplement industry gets a lot of buzz...and why wouldn't it? Millions of athletes and recreational lifters are doing what they can everyday to get their best body and best performance. For most, there are definitely some things they could do better with their nutrition and things they could do...
Read MoreSprinters versus marathoners…Nothing alike they say…A whole different can of worms…Well, I’m here to tell you they are closer than they appear. Sure there is a definite difference in which energy systems are used as the primary fuel source, but there are also many commonalities. For example, they both race...
Read MoreWhen training intensely, there is a fine line between challenging yourself with heavier weights and maintaining the proper technique through your lifts. I for one, recognize the importance of constantly challenging yourself with heavy weight in order to increase strength and muscle mass, but here is a quick explanation as...
Read MoreThere's a famous quotation I've heard so many times, I'm not even sure where it originated; the quotation goes something like this: "When you train muscles, you forget movements. When you train movements, you never forget muscles". This quotation sparked a rant that took place inside my head. This rant...
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