Eight Training PrinciplesMost Lifters Will Never Apply
I have spent more than four decades in this sport. I have trained at Westside Barbell under Louie Simmons. I have built elitefts from nothing. I have been on the…
What Age Does Strength & Fitness Decline?
Let’s cut to the chase. Strength and fitness don’t stick around forever. And new long-term research shows they start drooping earlier than most people think. But there’s good news too……
More Training, More Gaining: Everything You Need to Know About Training Volume
Behold: the most in-depth resource on training volume anywhere on the internet. The most big-picture summary of the article is that higher training volumes tend to facilitate more muscle growth…
The Mental Game: 10 Psychological Skills That Separate Lifters Who Stall From Lifters Who Dominate
I've squatted 935 pounds. I've torn both pecs. I've missed lifts I should have made and made lifts I had no business attempting. And after more than two decades of…
5 Brutal Fitness Truths You’re Probably Ignoring
Drowning in the Details Walk into any commercial gym and you’ll see it. A middle-aged man doing quarter-reps on a leg press, the seat unadjusted from the last user. A…
Rethink Everything You Know About Strength: 5 Brutal Lessons From the Iron Game
The Search for a Deeper Strength For the dedicated lifter, the journey is a constant balancing act. You strive to push your physical limits while navigating the demands of a…
Stop Wasting Your Reps: The Biomechanics Secrets to a Bigger Back
For anyone serious about building a strong, impressive back, the lat pulldown is a cornerstone exercise. The goal is simple: pull the bar down to engage the latissimus dorsi muscles,…
Mentzer’s Heavy Duty Push Workout
Mentzer’s Heavy Duty Push Workout training guarantees to make gains Golden Era bodybuilder, Mike Mentzer, was known for his usage of the heavy duty training ideology that helped him add muscle mass with low volume and frequency,…