Have you ever noticed that when you go to the gym, not too may people are ever doing pushups. It’s almost as though the bench press has replaced the pushup. Well, contrary to popular opinion, the push up is such a valuable lift that it should never be removed from your workout toolbox. You never can outgrow the pushup. Here is the reason why. The pushup … Continue reading Diamond Push Up Progressions
I keep hearing people make the same comments over and over gain. “Everybody wants to get big, but nobody wants to lift heavy-ass weight.” Well, guess what? There is truth to this comment. A lot of lifters want to go to the gym and just get under that bar in order to convince themselves that they are doing something. Then they spend the majority of that … Continue reading Why Am I Not Making Progress?
The question of how often one should train is a very tricky question. Yet, there is a definitive clear cut answer. Optimally, everyone who is serious about gaining strength or explosiveness should train every day. Now, I know most people are waiting to drag me over this comment but let me explain. Most of us agree that there is a point at which you should … Continue reading How Often Should I Train?
From time to time, I see people at the gym who will look at me in astonishment that I am not using a spotter. People often ask, “Hey Bro … You need a spot.” I always appreciate the offers for help but, the reality is I never push myself past my limit and I never train to failure. Now, I know that I am going … Continue reading How Much Weight is Enough (or Too Much)
If you have a kid that plays sports, I’m pretty sure that you’ve heard (on more than one occasion) that lifting weights will stunt their growth. When you think about the well being of your child, there is no way that you can totally dismiss the idea of unknowingly hurting your child’s growth potential. After all, we all want our children to be the absolute … Continue reading Effects of Lifting at a Young Age
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