Motivation

Recently, a new IFBB pro let his fans know via Facebook that he would probably be forced to retire after only...

Whenever I’m helping an athlete set up a program to improve strength in his back, I tell him to think of...

IM: First give some basic background like age, occupation, family, where you’re from, years working out.  BW: Age: 40. Occupation: finance...

What do you wear when you train? Some people would scoff at that question, as if putting any thought into it...

Is there too much high-fiving and butt slapping in pro sports? Maybe not. According to the May ’12 Reader’s Digest, all that...

There was a time when the fans of pro bodybuilding were nearly all people who lived the bodybuilding lifestyle. That was...

It’s Sunday afternoon, and the gym’s serene call echoes in my ear. “Clank, Thud. Get your butt here now, or pay...

Apprenticeship is an age-old tradition that has gotten lost in modern society. For centuries apprentices from all walks of life would...

The question usually comes up: Is there a place in a strength program for higher reps? The answer is, absolutely. I...

Most of us know that we should take periodic breaks from training simply to let our minds and bodies rest and...

Let’s face it: There’s never been a more perfect time to take action and get into amazing shape. With all of...

Goal setting is extremely important for success. As Ben Franklin famously said, “By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.”...

I am a big fan of the five-sets-of-five system. For example, your bench press progression might go something like 135, 175, 195,...

In a world filled with instantaneous information, it’s easy to become pessimistic. You see a lot of bad stuff happening as...

I remember the days when I would hear my friends and family share their dreams—all the things they wanted to accomplish and...