Maximal deadlifts performed with a somewhat flexed thoracic may be one of the few lifts that receives more criticism than bench pressing with a huge arch. Both are highly controversial topics in terms of ... Continue Reading
Fred “Dr. Squat” Hatfield Passes Away at 74
Dr. Fred Hatfield, one of the first men to squat over 1,000 pounds, passed away this weekend at seventy-four years old. It's hard to adequately summarize the life of a man who left such an indelible ... Continue Reading
Diabetes and Strength Training – What You Should Remember
This article does not constitute medical advice. Please see your licensed medical physician for information about how best to manage diabetes in your individual case. It's always a good idea ... Continue Reading
Trap Bar Squat vs Back Squat – Key Differences and Technique
In an earlier article we compared the trap bar deadlift, squat, and leg press; all of which can be potent movements for muscular strength and hypertrophy. [Here’s what you need to know about the trap ... Continue Reading
Review: Generation Iron 2 Is an Unfocused Snapshot of Modern Bodybuilding
We've been counting the days since Generation Iron 2 was announced last year. A spiritual sequel of the 1977 masterpiece Pumping Iron, which chronicled the rivalry between a young Arnold ... Continue Reading
MuscleTech Pro Series Premium Gold 100% Whey Review – Is Hydrolyzed Different?
Owned by Iovate Health Sciences in Delaware, MuscleTech is a pretty big name in the supplement business and they sell a ton of different products that are arranged under different product lines. They have ... Continue Reading
Trap Bar Deadlift vs Squats vs Leg Press – Best Exercise for Strength?
The trap bar deadlift, squat, and leg press: three movements that are arguably some of the most popular and effective movements for muscular growth, strength, and functional development. While some ... Continue Reading
EAS 100% Whey Protein Review — Why So Cheap?
EAS is part of Abbott Nutrition, an Ohio-based supplement company that shies away from images of giant, screaming bodybuilders in favor of a more welcoming vibe. Their branding involves ... Continue Reading
What’s the Difference Between Slow and Fast Twitch Muscle Fibers?
The body's muscle fibers are simple, yet complex in the ways of how we understand and train them. How we train, whether it be strength or aerobic based, will influence our muscular fiber ... Continue Reading
Trifecta Nutrition Review – Good for Paleo Eaters and Athletes?
Trifecta Nutrition is an organic food delivery service that offers a wide variety of ready-made meal options for the health conscious individual. They offer different themed meal plans such as paleo, ... Continue Reading
Vitamineral Green Vs. Garden of Life Perfect Food — Surprising Differences
These two green superfood drinks have a lot in common: they're both proudly raw vegan, they taste pretty similar, and they're packed with grasses and probiotic bacteria. But they also have a lot of ... Continue Reading
MusclePharm Combat 100% Whey Review — Cheap But Still Good?
MusclePharm is a Colorado-based supplement company that's beloved by many for their popular line of protein bars, Combat Crunch. (The "Combat" moniker is because they sponsor a lot of MMA athletes.) But ... Continue Reading
Cable Pull Through vs Deadlift vs Romanian Deadlift – Differences & Benefits
In an earlier article we highlighted two key movements that every lifter should build into their training regimen for increased hamstring mass, strength, and pulling capacities. The deadlift and Romanian ... Continue Reading
PrettyFit Whey Protein Powder Review – No Artificial Ingredients?
PrettyFit is a California-based supplement company that's specifically geared toward women — "ALL women," as their branding strongly emphasizes. But PrettyFit is also a lifestyle brand; if you head to ... Continue Reading
Ice Age Meals Review – Good for Paleo Eaters?
Ice Age Meals is a paleo driven food delivery service based in Reno, Nevada. Their head chef, Paleo Nick, is the coordinator behind their meal's composition. CrossFit® athletes may recognize Paleo Nick as ... Continue Reading
Getting Back in the Game After a Break from Training
A long time client of mine contacted me last week. They hadn’t been to the gym in over a year and had become depressed about it. She had become bogged down by the day to day activities of life, and the ... Continue Reading
Bar and Plate Giveaway from Pure Strength
This giveaway concluded - and the winner is: Jeff Craft from Bloomington, Indiana! Congrats Jeff, and thanks to all who entered! BarBend and Pure Strength are teaming up to give one lucky strength ... Continue Reading
Trap Bar Deadlift vs. Regular Deadlift – Differences and Benefits
The regular deadlift, also know as the barbell deadlift and/or conventional deadlift, is one of the most widely performed deadlift variation across most power, strength, and fitness sports. It can create ... Continue Reading
What It’s Like to Always Be Hungry from Lifting
Constantly picking up heavy stuff is awesome, but the hunger that comes with it can be...umm...frustrating at times. Why? Well, while we're opening up new windows by working out like improved ... Continue Reading
Cable Pull Through Alternatives for Strength and Coordination
In an earlier article we covered in great detail the cable pull through, and why most lifters and athletes can benefit from them. Whether for glute development, warm up and/or corrective routines, or ... Continue Reading
AllMax IsoFlex Whey Protein Review – Worth the Price?
AllMax is a supplement company that sponsors a lot of bodybuilders and figure athletes, which is why while they sell many kinds of protein, a lot of online discussion focuses on their mass gainers and fat ... Continue Reading
ORAC-Energy Greens Vs. Green Vibrance — Antioxidants or Probiotics?
There’s a very clear spectrum when it comes to greens powders. On one end, there are those that promise to improve your body in a lot of pseudoscientific ways without providing much evidence, and ... Continue Reading
Isopure Low Carb Protein Powder Review — Most Nutritious Whey?
Isopure is best-known for their low-carb and zero-carb products, and it’s a particularly popular brand among athletes following ketogenic diets. While their zero-carb protein powder is their most famous ... Continue Reading
NOBULL Lifters Review
The NOBULL Lifters are the first model in NOBULL's weightlifting shoe line. They were released last year to the surprise of many NOBULL fans. Before this release, they made cross training shoes, which have ... Continue Reading