Posted in Strength Training on Nov 23rd, 2010
If you aren’t a fan of StrongLifts on Facebook yet, I urge you to become one now by clicking here so you gain access to exclusive content not available on this blog. 2 weeks ago I asked StrongLifts Facebook Fans for their LEAST favorite exercise. While Pull-ups came in, not surprisingly, first, several guys answered Squats (which [...]
Posted in Strength Training on Nov 21st, 2010
If you don’t belong to the StrongLifts Facebook Fan page yet, I urge you to join today by clicking here now, so you will gain access to exclusive content not on this blog. Here are just some of the things you may have missed this week… Do Genetics Matter If You’re Consistent? John Felps answered: “Sure they matter, but [...]
Posted in Strength Training on Nov 15th, 2010
I keep stressing that the key to gaining strength and muscle is Progressive Loading: you have to add weight to the bar systematically. It doesn’t matter if you get pumped or sore, the only thing that does is – are you getting stronger? And yet according to muscle magazines and idiot personal trainers, you need [...]
Posted in Strength Training on Oct 9th, 2009
If you train in a commercial gym, you’ve probably noticed most gym go-ers don’t train their legs. You might be the only one using the Power Rack for Squats and maybe you’ve seen guys with a huge upper-body but toothpick legs. Popular excuses: “I run for my legs”, “My legs are too big already”, “Squats [...]
Posted in Strength Training on Feb 7th, 2008
I’ve got friends who are into climbing. Most of them are skeptical against non-specific strength training: they feel it would add bulk.
Posted in Strength Training on Dec 21st, 2007
With Christmas Eve next Tuesday & New Year’s Eve the week after, you’ve probably been thinking at how to make your workout & diet fit in the holidays. Here are some tips.
Posted in Strength Training on Nov 18th, 2007
How to mix strength training over Thanksgiving. Should you workout or not? This articles will give you some tips.
