ORAC-Energy Greens and Vitamineral Green are marketed very differently: the former has a strong emphasis on its science-backed benefits, while the latter has a more New Age-y appeal, with the jar ... Continue Reading
Split Squat vs Squat – What’s the Difference, and Muscles Worked?
While many strength, power, and fitness athletes know all about the immense benefits of squatting, many are neglecting another fundamental movement that can not only aid in their overall squat performance, ... Continue Reading
Trap Bar Squat vs Deadlift – What’s the Difference?
Two pulling variations that are often seen in every training facility are the deadlift and trap bar “squat” (see below for clarification of this often misnamed movement). Both exercises can develop shear ... Continue Reading
Amazing Grass Vs. Organifi Green Juice — Which Is a Better Green Superfood Powder?
Amazing Grass is one of the most well-established greens powders on the market: it’s the most reviewed on Amazon, it’s got over 150,000 Facebook likes, and it’s extraordinarily cheap to boot. Organifi ... Continue Reading
The Differences Between Powerlifting and Weightlifting (Feat Meg Squats & Kristin Pope)
Most of the time strength sports seem easy and straightforward. Yet, for those who don't compete or may be new to strength sports sports in general, then there may be confusion between what differentiates ... Continue Reading
AG1 Vs. Macro Greens — Is Cheaper Better?
If you're in the market for a green superfood powder, there's a good chance you've considered AG1 and Macro Greens. AG1 is quite possibly the most famous of the two and deservedly so: it's got ... Continue Reading
Zercher Squats vs Deadlift – What’s Best for Building Strength?
It’s not always easy deciding which total body barbell movements one should do to develop maximal strength, muscular size, and have those then apply to their sport; this is especially true when comparing ... Continue Reading
Zercher Squats vs Leg Press – What’s Best for Strength and Hypertrophy?
Lifters today are confronted with infinite options to choose from for leg strength, muscular hypertrophy, and movement. Whether you are strength, power, fitness, or aesthetic athlete, both the Zercher ... Continue Reading
Amazing Grass Vs. Green Vibrance — Which Greens Superfood Powder Is Better?
Amazing Grass is a supplement company based in Orange County, California, and their greens powder is the most–reviewed greens powder on Amazon.com. Vibrant Health, on the other hand, is based in ... Continue Reading
Shakeology Vs. Athletic Greens — Which Superfood Powder Is Healthier?
There are dozens of different brands of greens powders, but few reach the level of popularity enjoyed by Athletic Greens and Shakeology. When attempting to explain why so many people love them, we'll be ... Continue Reading
Sumo Deadlift vs Romanian Deadlift: Differences and Benefits
With numerous ways to deadlift based upon goals of strength, hypertrophy, and/or application to sport, lifters and coaches must best determine the most well-suited deadlift for optimal progress. In this ... Continue Reading
Green Vibrance Vs. Macro Greens — Which Comes Out On Top?
Vibrant Health and MacroLife Naturals are two of the underdogs in the supplement industry, but that gives them something of an edge — both companies want to prove themselves. Their greens ... Continue Reading
Split Squat vs. Bulgarian Split Squat: Which Is Best for You?
In an earlier article I discussed the distinct differences between three main lower body unilateral movements and how lifters and athletes can better choose which is right for them. In this ... Continue Reading
Zercher Squat vs Goblet Squat: Which One Is Right for You?
Front loaded squatting movements are highly effective ways to increase overall leg strength, enhance core stabilization, and target specific motor skills and muscle tissues needed for most movements in ... Continue Reading
Split Squat vs Lunge vs Step Up — What Are the Differences?
The split squat, lunge, and step up are three movements that are common unilateral lower body exercises to increase leg mass, enhance movement integrity, and bulletproof an athlete from injury; all of ... Continue Reading
Athletic Greens Vs. Onnit Earth Grown Nutrients
In the world of supplements there are two big names that are best known for their focus on earth-grown nutrients: Athletic Greens and Onnit. Outside of their very refined marketing techniques they both ... Continue Reading
Who Would Win in a Bench Press Showdown: Kirill Sarychev vs. Eddie Hall
Sometimes when I watch videos of heavy lifts, or super strong athletes my mind starts to race. I start building scenarios and thinking of all the 'what ifs'...and I know I'm not alone on this one. My ... Continue Reading
The Differences Between Recreational Versus Career Weightlifting
As much as every young boy playing basketball wants to be Michael Jordan, realistically it's just not going to happen. Some will lose interest, some will move on to play other sports, and some will play as ... Continue Reading
Hardstyle vs Girevoy Sport Kettlebell Swing: Which One Should You Use?
All kettlebell swings are not created equal. Despite what most fitness athletes and gym goers may think, there is more to the kettlebell swing argument than just American vs. Russian swing. A ... Continue Reading
Push Press vs. Power Jerk: Which Barbell Lift Should You Do?
The push press and power jerk are two very common and effective means for moving a load from the shoulders to the overhead position. Weightlifters, functional fitness athletes, and strongman competitors ... Continue Reading
Chin-ups Vs Pull-ups: Why the Difference Is Important
If you asked any elite strength athlete or coach, what their favorite upper body exercises are for strength, power, and size, then there's a good chance the chin-up and pull-up would fall within their ... Continue Reading
Front Squat vs. Zercher Squat: Which Is Best for You?
Squatting is a fundamental movement in many sports. Power, strength, and functional fitness athletes need to also develop diversity in their squatting mechanics to perform better. Two variations of ... Continue Reading
Snatch Extensions Vs Snatch High Pulls
Snatch extensions (sometimes known as snatch pulls) and snatch high pulls are accessory pulling exercises for weightlifters. Both variations, although very similar, have distinct training outcomes and ... Continue Reading
Raw vs Equipped Powerlifting
Let’s get one thing out of the way, right away: This article is not a debate over Raw vs. Equipped powerlifting. We’re not taking sides, and we don’t think one is better than the other. Lift in the nude or ... Continue Reading