If at first you don't succeed, try, try again. We've all heard that phrase since childhood. Usually, it came along with scraped knees after falling off a bike. Or accidentally coloring outside the lines despite our best artistic efforts. Or by swinging the bat and striking out again, and again, and again. If all it … Continue reading The Path to Right is by getting things Wrong
Back Gains: the best Back Exercises out there
We're on our journey through the Five Exercise Patterns You Ought to Know, and this week we're talking about your back. Over the past few weeks, we've covered the Hinge, like deadlifts, the Squat, and the Press, like bench press or overhead press. Today we're talking about the PULL category, or all the exercises that … Continue reading Back Gains: the best Back Exercises out there
Exercise is a lousy weight-loss tool
I'm here to chew bubblegum and burst your bubble... Before you grab your fork and stab me in the hand with it, let's talk about what all exercise is actually good for, even if it won't slim your waistline. Whether you like to lift weights, go for a run, or enjoy rec sports, exercise will: … Continue reading Exercise is a lousy weight-loss tool
Heavier Weight vs Lighter Weight: Which is Better?
I love when my clients come to me with questions like this one: which is better, heavier weight and fewer reps? Or lighter weight and more reps? Let's break down this question and see how it works. The short answer: neither is best As long as two criteria are met, either approach can be useful … Continue reading Heavier Weight vs Lighter Weight: Which is Better?
How much do you Bench, bro?
On our journey through the "basics you ought to know" I've written about the hinge and the squat, two of the major five exercises to know if you want to get stronger, healthier, or overall jacked and tan. You learned that the hip hinge (deadlifts, KB swings, and the like) moves your hips horizontally through space … Continue reading How much do you Bench, bro?
The Squat: Your Key to Lower Body Strength and Muscle Growth
Of course, if we're going to name a single exercise as the "king" it had better show up and prove itself. I'm not the only one who has chosen the squat to represent, but I think I can make a compelling case for it.As a recap: we're talking about five main exercises you ought to … Continue reading The Squat: Your Key to Lower Body Strength and Muscle Growth
Build Your Backside: The Power of the Deadlift
I like big butts and I cannot lie... Building a strong and curvy backside has been all the rage over the last few years. As more people come into the gym to strength train using bars, plates, and dumbbells, they are learning a few key exercises that help them build strong bodies and shapely arms, … Continue reading Build Your Backside: The Power of the Deadlift
Warming up to Strength Train
Are we overthinking it? Want these updates faster? Contact me and ask to be put on my email list, where you'll be the first to learn new things and ways to make your fitness and nutrition even better.Today we're talking about Warm-ups.A warm-up for a workout is meant to do just that: warm you up. As we … Continue reading Warming up to Strength Train
Intensity, Variety, and Big Boring Basics
Want to get updates and pro-tips faster? Contact me and I'll put you on my email list, where there are no spam emails - just good information delivered right to your inbox! The relationship between intensity, complexity, variety, and progress I was having a conversation in the gym recently about "switching things up" on occasion...and … Continue reading Intensity, Variety, and Big Boring Basics
Barbells, dumbbells, kettlebells, OH MY!
Tools of the Trade This blog post was originally written and sent to my email list. If you like what you're learning, contact me and I'll put you on my email list so you get updates and useful information fast! Don't worry - all my emails are original and are not spammy. Happy to help … Continue reading Barbells, dumbbells, kettlebells, OH MY!