This is a question that has plagued many people since the dawn of time. Well, since the dawn of working…
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Unless you’re fairly new to working out with weights, chances are you’ve heard about the concept of Time Under Tension.…
Health and fitness is one of those problematic areas that’s cursed by persistent myths, misunderstandings and misinformation. Whether you’re just…
The gym can be a pretty intimidating and confusing place for a newbie. Like many people, you probably know what…
“Cheating” with your exercise form is something that’s generally frowned upon by many weight training enthusiasts and purists. There are…
Anyone who’s interested in developing a better physique will know that it takes time, as well as a lot of…
Whether you’re new to working out or quite experienced, chances are there are some aspects of your program that you’re…
The Smith Machine, despite being a much-maligned piece of gym equipment by many free weight purists, is in fact one…
The whole weight machines vs free weights debate is one that has been raging pretty much for as long as…
It’s not uncommon to hear about women who have been regular gym-goers for years, and yet they’re still struggling with…
The good old fashioned plank is a very well-known and commonly used exercise in many people’s ab routine. And as…
The good ol’ treadmill is certainly one of the standards as far as gym cardio machines go, but even so…
Following on from Gloria’s blog post a few weeks ago about the role of the mind in training, I just…
This article was originally published in www.t-nation.com. T NATION recently ran a terrific article on how and why to do pull-ups.…
Dumbbell Pull Overs are one of our favorite Lat exercises because they’re easy to coach and we feel they’re very…
In the two videos below, Bret Contreras, The Glute Guy, demonstrates the 3 basic movements that form the foundation for…
The Lunge exercise is a great option for adding in a lower-body training stimulus that’s unilateral (i.e. One-Leg) dominant, which…
I recently saw a photo of a fitness model with a fantastic physique that had been posted on a Facebook…
In my last blog post I talked about the importance of varying your exercises to ensure that you always get…
Without a doubt, the most important factor when executing any exercise is good, safe, effective form. But another vital consideration…
My Top 5 fundamental workout tips: Form comes first – proper form means effective workouts and no injuries. If you…
Following on from the theme of specially-designed resistance training workouts that boost effectiveness, let’s take a look at another strategy…