Programming for strength training doesn't have to be complex. I was reminded of this essential understanding recently in my own training

Occasionally, a trainee will be so bitten by the Iron bug that they will decide to dip their toe into the world of competition.

The principles of programming dictate that over time, a person's program should go from general to specific. What this means in simple terms

One day a week? Probably not enough. Two days a week? Can be okay in the right situation, and can lead to decent gains. Three? Now we're...

There was a time in my life where squatting 315 pounds felt like an impossibility. I think back to the days in my high school weight room,

It is rare that anything you put on your body can be called essential, but there are a few gym accessories that will support your...

As you throw your hips forward, you create a backwards lean in your upper body. At this angle, throwing the bar in a straight vertical line

The Bench Press seems to be every beginner's favorite exercise. It even has its own holiday, International Bench Press Day that people...

Investing in a home gym was one of the best decisions I've ever made. It has saved me no money whatsoever, but it has saved me a ton of...

The Deadlift is hard. I hope this makes it easier! "Push the Floor Away" This cue reminds lifters that the legs are as involved in the...

The master cues of the squat- the KING of all muscle building exercises! How do you perform the best squat possible? Try these cues!...

Patience. I’ve had to learn patience in a way I never thought I would. Patience is often mistaken for waiting. Patience is an action; a...

The first thing I find myself recommending people purchase when working with me is a tripod to hold their phone. The next piece of...

Olympic lifting shoes are a type of specialized footwear designed for use in the sport of weightlifting, and is used by powerlifters as...