I am not sure I understand the logic behind these 30 day squat challenges, burpee challenges, and now the 30 day glute challenge. Given that we all understand the basic idea of training, how does performing increasing numbers of unweighted exercises (often numbering in the hundreds) on consecutive days for an entire month facilitate change.. Read more →
Every now and then I’ll have a new client who in response to their first program will ask me, “how much weight should I use?” I think the expected answer is X number of pounds for this, Y numbers of pounds for that, etc. It’s really quite simple. The reps dictate the weight. So if.. Read more →
It seems to me that the internet and magazines lately are filled with articles on how to build incredible glutes. And while they all seem to be quick to present the most extensive list of exercises known to humankind, none of them really address the single most important variable when trying to build the glutes.. Read more →
A lot of people get caught up in weight, PRs, etc., etc. But you have to keep in mind that physique development is about maximal TENSION on the TARGET muscle. This isn’t weightlifting or powerlifting. It’s ALL about tension. Yes, more weight is one way to add tension, but too many people get trapped with.. Read more →
Don’t be convinced that you need to change your program all the time (cutting calories, changing exercises, switching something for something else). A plan doesn’t have to change every two, four, six, or even eight weeks. If the plan is working, don’t mess with it. Sometimes you just have to put your head down and.. Read more →
Many people with these days make a huge deal out of “metabolic workouts” as a major key to successful fat loss. While these can be fun (if you’re a masochist) and productive workouts which are often used as a ‘cardio replacement’, metabolic workouts are still only an ‘adjunct therapy’ at best when it comes to.. Read more →