In an earlier article we discussed the Z Press and the impact it can have on overhead strength development, movement integrity, and scapular stability/overhead health for strength and power athletes. In ... Continue Reading
What’s the Difference Between Passive and Active Stretching?
Passive and active stretching are two ways an athlete can actively work to improve their mobility. Each type of stretch can be beneficial in certain circumstances, and using each will often depend on the ... Continue Reading
Pistol Squat vs Barbell Squat
In this article we will compare the pistol squat vs the barbell squat, both known to increase leg strength, stability, and performance in popular competitive sports such as Olympic weightlifting, ... Continue Reading
Walking Lunges vs Lunges
Lunges (stationary) and walking lunges are two common unilateral movement to increase movement patterning, body conditioning, and more. Below we break down both movements and determine which one is best ... Continue Reading
Deficit Deadlifts vs Rack Pulls
Deficit deadlifts and rack pulls are two popular deadlift variations that can be used to address individual strength limitations and/or increase performance at certain phases of the lift. In this article ... Continue Reading
Deficit Deadlifts vs Regular Deadlift
In this article we will breakdown two deadlift movements, each offering lifters a great way to increase pulling performance, back and hip strength, and boost your deadlift. Let's examine the deficit ... Continue Reading
Working Out vs. Training vs. Movement: What’s the Difference?
“How often do you work out?” is easily one of the most common questions I get from people, both on the internet and in person. My response to this question is, “I never work out; I train and I move.” In my ... Continue Reading
NOBULL vs. Nike Metcon 3 vs. Reebok CrossFit Nano 7
With the rise of functional fitness training came the growth and formulation of cross training shoes. These shoes are designed to support a variety of activities strength athletes may encounter in a ... Continue Reading
Garden of Life Perfect Food Vs. MacroLife Macro Greens — Which Has More Nutrition?
There's a lot to like about these two green superfood drinks: they're both inexpensive and they both have a nice, descriptive nutrition label — something that can be hard to find in this industry. Macro ... Continue Reading
Nike Romaleos 2 Vs. Nike Romaleos 3
There's no denying that Nike has built a strong name for themselves in the strength world for their Nike Romaleos lifting shoes. The Nike Romaleos 2 were released around January 2012. After five years of ... Continue Reading
What’s the Difference Between Grass-Fed Whey Vs. Regular Whey?
If you’re even vaguely interested in healthy eating, you’ve probably come across people extolling the benefits of grass-fed whey, beef, and dairy versus the conventional (and cheaper) grain-fed ... Continue Reading
Standing vs. Sitting Dumbbell Shoulder Press
In an earlier article we discussed the dumbbell shoulder press, a great movement to gain valuable muscle mass, strength, and address asymmetries for athletes and lifters of all sports. When looking at the ... Continue Reading
ON Whey Protein vs Dymatize-ISO 100 – Difference in Blends?
Optimum Nutrition's Gold Standard is the most popular protein powder on Earth, while Dymatize's ISO 100 is the most popular hydrolyzed whey protein product on Earth. Both companies make products that ... Continue Reading
Adidas Leistung 16 II Vs. Adidas AdiPower
Adidas weightlifting shoes continue to stand among some of the top choices for strength athletes. In recent years, we've seen Adidas pump out multiple reiterations of their most popular shoe choices ... Continue Reading
Reebok Legacy Lifter Vs. Nike Romaleos 3
Reebok and Nike have both proven in recent years to have a few of the top weightlifting shoes on the market. Two of their newer shoes include the Reebok Legacy Lifter and the Nike Romaleos 3. These two ... Continue Reading
Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard Vs. Body Fortress Super Advanced Whey Protein — A Pretty Easy Winner
Optimum Nutrition's Gold Standard needs no introduction. It's the most popular protein powder on the market, popular among consumers for being high protein, low-carb, low-fat, inexpensive, and having a ... Continue Reading
Lunges vs Squats: Which Is Best for Strength?
Squats may be king, but lunges and other unilateral exercises can do wonders for muscular development, injury prevention, and yes, maximal strength and performance. In this article we will discuss why ... Continue Reading
Goblet Squat vs Barbell Squat: Do You Need Both?
The goblet squat and barbell squat are two movements that every lifter should have within their arsenal. While each offers lifters and coaches unique benefits, we are here to lay out which movement reigns ... Continue Reading
Ring Dips vs Bar Dips: Which Dip Is Best for You?
In a previous article we discussed the ring dip and the benefits it offers athletes and fitness goers looking for muscle mass, strength, and joint stability (just to name a few). While the ring dip is not ... Continue Reading
Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard Vs. Isopure Low Carb — Which Is the Best Whey?
Optimum Nutrition's Gold Standard Whey is probably the most popular protein powder on the market, and with good reason: it's cheap, effective, and tasty. Isopure's Low Carb, on the other hand, is among the ... Continue Reading
Dumbbell Thrusters vs Barbell Thrusters vs Kettlebell Thrusters
Thrusters are a great exercise, regardless of what you use to do them. While many of us are highly familiar with the barbell variation, two other means (dumbbells and kettlebells) are making their way into ... Continue Reading
Toes to Bar: Kipping vs Strict
The toes to bar movement is a highly effective way to develop midline stability, increase muscular hypertrophy of the abdominals and obliques, and enhance overall core strength. Gymnasts, fitness, and ... Continue Reading
AG1 Vs. Kylea Total Living Drink Greens — Surprisingly Similar?
AG1 is considered by many as the gold standard in green superfood drinks: it has a wide variety of ingredients that perform just about every function you could want from a greens drink. There's grasses and ... Continue Reading
Kettlebell Jerk vs Push Press – Which is Best for Endurance, Strength, and Power?
In this article we will compare and contrast two overhead movement patterns that have been used across strength, power, and fitness sports in a variety of competition and training settings. Specifically, ... Continue Reading