Squatting Barefoot VS Lifting Shoes – Why Does it Matter?
There’s an age-old debate among coaches and lifters regarding training footwear (or lack thereof) and what the best option is [...]
The Benefits of Using a Deadlift Bar VS Stiff Bar for Deadlifting
The deadlift is one of the best exercises out there to build muscle and get stronger. Repetition for repetition, [...]
Using the Thermic Effect of Food to Naturally Boost Metabolism
For the longest time, diet gurus and internet marketers have tried to sell us the fairy-tale of boosting one’s metabolism. [...]
How to Gain Strength with Reverse Pyramid Training
It seems like every day, a new training protocol or program sees the light of day. There are so many [...]
Trap Bar Deadlift: The Best Full Body Exercise for Almost Everyone
The trap bar deadlift is a very valuable exercise. It has similarities to both the squat and deadlift and may [...]
The Science Behind Intermittent Fasting
Intermittent fasting (IF) has only recently gained popularity among those of us interested in getting stronger, more muscular, and less [...]
How Often Should I Lift Weights to Gain Muscle?
Many people scour the internet, looking for an answer to one question, "How often should I lift weights to gain [...]
Is Nutrient Timing all That Important?
How soon should you eat after a workout? What is the anabolic window? What is nutrient timing? These questions have [...]
How Much Protein Can Your Body Absorb at Once?
Not a week goes by where I don’t see this common question pop up somewhere: “How much protein can your [...]