**Photo Credit: Greg Plitt It’s really not that complicated (doesn’t mean it’s easy). Just follow these step-by-step guidelines: Step 1: Build Some Muscle This will take time (think MONTHS or YEARS), but don’t skip this step because it will set the foundation for each of the other steps moving forward. In order to build muscle, […]
Stop Asking for a Meal Plan
When I was younger, my dad told me something that changed my life. He said: “Son, I could give you a fish, and feed you for a day. Or I could teach you to fish, and feed you for a lifetime.” At the time, this royally pissed me off. I think I was asking him […]
Is There an “Optimal” Training Split?
Photo Credit: Pro Bodybuilder Kai Greene No, there’s not. Or at least, there’s no “optimal” training split for 90% of people that aren’t high-level athletes or physique competitors. The training split you choose should be based on three factors: How much you enjoy the training split. Whether or not your schedule supports the […]
Deadlift for More Gains
*Photo Credit: Eddie Hall – world record holder with a 1020lb deadlift If you’ve been following my writing for a while, you’ll remember I made a post awhile back where I said, “the squat is the best exercise in the history of ever.” Well, my thoughts on that haven’t changed. I still think the […]
How to Improve Motivation for Strength Training
It’s quite simple actually. Just ask yourself these three basic questions: 1. Am I Having Fun? If you answered “yes,” move on to the next question. If you answered “no,” make adjustments to your training plan until it becomes something fun and enjoyable. Because, we aren’t motivated to do things that aren’t fun and […]
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