Hypertrophy training is a fancy way of saying exercising with the goal of increasing lean body mass (LBM) – muscle size. The good news is that hypertrophy training requires a simple formula. The bad news is that training for muscle hypertrophy is hard work and is often a slow process. Following the below recommendations will […]
Part 1 of this interview can be found on this page. Of all the fitness professionals I have drawn my philosophy from, Scott Sonnon, is one of the most influential on my life. I have taken more useful information from this man than probably any other coach – including information meant for more than just
I got some advice from my coach, Scott Sonnon, that has really stayed with me. Scott said to try one new exercise every day. Try something that makes you feel like a motor moron as often as you can. This puts us in an immediate position as student, and gives us an opportunity to learn
Exercises You've Never Tried Before: Leg Thread and Leg Swoop Read More »
In a recent interview with T-Mag (article here), Bodybuilding Legend, Dave Draper, was asked the following question: Not to make it sound like you’re falling apart, but just a few months ago, you had a lumbar laminectomy. Are injuries unavoidable for the weight-lifting crowd? Draper responds: “Injuries are avoidable if the lifter is sensible, cautious,
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Important: Before I say anything else, let me just say that I think we need a lot LESS talking and arguing over issues like “which pull-up is better,” and a lot MORE doing of what we already know we should be doing…more Pull-ups! So, before you even read this article – if you haven’t already
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