The squat is my favorite lift. I know that’s old news – so I won’t expand on it – but I just want to re-emphasize: THE SQUAT IS FREAKIN AWESOME! And, because I feel so strongly about the squat (seriously, it’s bordering on obsession), I’d be lying if I said I didn’t get irritated every […]
Archives for February 2015
Should You Train to Failure?
The short answer to this is “no, you should not train to failure.” Or at least, you shouldn’t train to failure on a frequent basis. Training to failure – despite what’s commonly purported in most fitness magazines – will NOT help you get stronger. In fact, training to failure on a regular basis can actually […]
Bulking or Cutting: Which Should Come First?
This is a question of great debate in the fitness industry. On one hand, you have people claiming that cutting before you’ve developed a good foundation of size and strength is pointless, and will only lead to a less-than-stellar physique in the long run. On the other hand, you have people who say that trying […]
Listen to Your Body, Not a Textbook
One thing I’ve noticed as I continue to gain experience in the fitness industry is that A LOT of people get married to a textbook’s claims on how to do something. If a textbook claims that a back squat should be performed ass to grass (ass to ankles) with a narrow stance, people start trying […]