Athletic Greens and Patriot Power Greens are two of the most popular green superfood drinks, though they have pretty different approaches: Athletic Greens targets modern, engaged consumers by making use of ... Continue Reading
Kettlebell Clean and Jerk vs Clean and Press: Which Is Best for You?
In an earlier article we discussed the differences, benefits, and training considerations between the clean and press vs the clean and jerk. In this article we will take things one step further, comparing ... Continue Reading
Clean and Jerk vs Clean and Press: Differences, Benefits, and Technique
Across many sports, the clean and jerk/press movement can be seen done with dumbbells, kettlebells, logs, and various other objects. For the sake of this movement we will refer to both movements in a ... Continue Reading
SBD Vs. Slingshot STrong Knee Sleeves — Which Is Best for Squats?
The SBD and Slingshot STrong knee sleeves come with multiple similarities and differences between them. For a newer lifter, or someone who's questioning the use of sleeves, it can be a tough task ... Continue Reading
Green Vibrance vs. Organifi — Is a “Jack of All Trades” Better?
Organifi and Green Vibrance are two pretty popular greens powders with two pretty different goals. Organifi Green Juice, popularized by Drew Canole, has a mammoth Facebook following (currently sitting ... Continue Reading
Green Vibrance Vs. Pure Synergy — Algae and Mushrooms or Probiotics?
Green Vibrance and Pure Synergy are wildly different greens powder that have very different target audiences. Pure Synergy has a vaguely New Age-y vibe, promising "perfect nutritional potency" ... Continue Reading
Muscle Snatch vs Power Snatch – Benefits and When to Use
Olympic weightlifters have a toolbox of lifts to choose from when determining the best approach to increase one of their competition lifts (snatch and clean and jerk) and/or complete totals (snatch + clean ... Continue Reading
Cossack Squat vs Side Lunge – Benefits, Form, & Muscles Worked
Lateral training is often forgotten with most weightlifters, powerlifters, and fitness athletes, as the majority of the movements (squats, deadlifts, snatches, cleans, box jumps, etc.) occur in the ... Continue Reading
Reverse Lunge vs Split Squat – Differences and Muscles Worked
The reverse lunge and split squat are two common and highly effective unilateral movements for coaches and athletes to implement into training programs to improve balance, coordination, muscular symmetry, ... Continue Reading
Bulgarian Split Squat vs Lunge vs Step Up – What’s the Difference?
Unilateral leg training is key for symmetrical muscular development, balance and coordination, and sound movement patterning. Lack of proper ankle, knee, and hip mechanics in a unilateral setting can spell ... Continue Reading
Bulgarian Split Squat vs Lunge vs Back Squat – Differences and Benefits
The back squat, Bulgarian split squat, and the lunge are three lower body movements that are fundamental to nearly every strength, power, fitness, and sport athlete. Neglecting both/either bilateral (back ... Continue Reading
Amazing Grass vs. Emerald Balance — Which Is Better Value?
Emerald Balance and Amazing Grass are both high in Vitamin C and they both contain plenty of spirulina, barley grass, green tea, rose hips, and probiotic bacteria. But both green superfood drinks have a ... Continue Reading
Organifi Green Juice vs. Patriot Power Greens — Which Superfood Powder is Better?
Here are two pretty popular green superfood drinks with very different approaches to marketing. Organifi has millions of Facebook likes and focuses strongly on the fact that it contains ashwagandha, a ... Continue Reading
Leather Vs. Nylon Lifting Belts: What Are the Differences?
Of all the lifting belts variations, there tends to be two different base materials that belts will made out of; these are leather and nylon. There are multiple material blends, foam inserts, and ... Continue Reading
Rehband 7mm Vs. Emerge 7mm Knee Sleeves
The Rehband and Emergy 7mm Neoprene Knee Sleeves are both similar in design, material with 7mm neoprene, durability in that they both have reinforced stitching, and actual size. While there ... Continue Reading
Shakeology Vs. Macro Greens — Is Cheaper Better?
Shakeology and Macro Greens occupy two very different spaces in the green superfood drink landscape. The first is a combination greens drink and protein shake from Beach Body, the same company behind ... Continue Reading
High Volume vs. Maximum Intensity: How to Choose?
There is a maxim in the coaching world; you can train long or you can train hard, but you can’t train both. There are strongman coaches in both camps, and I will attempt to show you the difference and help ... 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
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
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
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
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
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
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