You probably know by now that I’m taking a hiatus from powerlifting to embark on a bodybuilding journey towards earning my Pro Card. I’m really excited about this new goal, and I want to
When I was young and thought about my career, like many, I dreamt of being a police officer, doctor, lawyer, or pilot. Coaching was not something that came to mind. In fact, when
To be great at squatting, you need multiple factors to be aligned. Outside of understanding the movement’s mechanics, you also need baseline levels of strength, coordination, mobility, and proprioception. Within each of these
You all probably know that I’m taking a break from powerlifting to focus on getting my pro card in bodybuilding — an ambitious feat, to be sure, but one that I truly believe
How many times has your body been beaten up by squats, bench presses and deadlifts? For most of you, getting after it and ignoring discomfort is a way of life. However, there are
Trans guys, bois, nonbinary and transmasculine folks, and we could never forget our trans women sisters who want to stay or get super jacked in their upper bodies: welcome, welcome all. Whether you
As a dietitian, I take a relatively unrestrictive approach to food. I firmly believe food should be simple and enjoyable; there is a place for almost anything in our diets if they make
You’re training for your upcoming powerlifting contest, and something happens: an illness, an injury, or an unexpected life event which impacts your training. And now, you’re stuck facing that dreaded, miserable question: “Do
We hear the popular and broadly used squat cues time and time again that goes something like, “drive through your heels” or “sit back into the heels”, and it’s time they receive a rethink. In
The biggest drawback to resistance bands is after a certain point, they will not get you stronger. They only come so thick and stretch so far before they snap. Ever had a band
