It’s no secret that most of the guys and gals hitting the weights in the gym NEVER even train their legs at all let alone do squats. There’s always some sort of excuse; “I’m too tired today.” “I’ll do them next week.” “I don’t want to get hurt.” The list [...]
Most guys that pick up a weight for the first time have one goal in mind: to get more chicks. And in the supremely logical, linear mind of your average guy, he believes the secret to getting more attention from the ladies is bigger arms. So your average [...]
One of the fastest ways to quickly add pounds to your bench press is to fix your form. Your stance is very important – the best benchers in the world all have a wide foot stance when they lie on the bench. This gives them a wide base and more [...]
A question I often get asked by young athletes, especially in power sports like football, basketball or track and field, is whether or not they should spend time learning the Olympic lifts. Before we get into the answer, let me start by saying that I think the Olympic lifts are [...]
One of the biggest mistakes athletes (from novice to advanced) make is neglecting bodyweight training in their programs. Everyone is so quick these days to start training with some form of equipment (free weights, machines etc.) before developing a strong foundation. I can’t count the number of times I've observed [...]
You’ll often hear it mispronounced kettleball instead of bell, it resembles a cannonball with a rounded, curved handle, and it’s touted by the Russian military as far back as the 18th century for its superior ability to build stamina, power, and overall athleticism. Girya training, as the Russians called it (or [...]
