The Pull-Up is Overrated. Get Stronger Anyway Pull-ups actually aren’t a great measure of strength. But if you want to get better at them anyway, try these proven strategies. Strong People Can Still Suck At Pull-Ups Many believe that if you’re strong, you should be able to do a ton of pull-ups with added weight. […]
A Nuanced Look at Manhood In today’s culture, there seems to be two opposing views of masculinity. Both are kinda dumb. Here’s where they get it wrong. What is Masculinity Anyway? Men in this country have been raised on preposterous notions of what masculinity (or manhood) entails, but don’t assume you know where I’m going
by Mike Over 7 Variations for Size and Strength It builds muscle, boosts performance, and strengthens the squat and deadlift, all while being joint-friendly. The skater squat does it all. The Skater Squat The skater squat is a hybrid exercise. It’s more hip-dominant than a squat and more knee-dominant than a deadlift. This unilateral, one-legged
Better Erections, Better Health A study of 50,000 men offers up an incredibly simple and tasty way to give men stronger erections and improved sexual health. Take a look. Sexual Health: The Boner Study Researchers published the results of a study that monitored over 50,000 men for 30 years. The men were periodically asked about
Your Brain On Steroids We know that anabolic-androgenic steroids can cause heart problems, but how to they affect your brain? Here’s the science. Steroid Side Effects: Is Your Brain At Risk? The general public usually thinks of steroid users as monosyllabic knuckleheads. They’re handy friends to have around when you need help moving your sofa,
by Domenic Angelino Better Than Percentage-Based Progression? Using your 1RM to determine your loading? You may be missing out. The rep zone method may be better for some lifters. Check it out. 1RM Percentages or the Rep Zone Method? You’ve probably used your 1RM (one rep max) to figure out and manage training loads. It’s
IS IT REAL? IS THERE A CURE? While overused and misapplied, the term toxic masculinity is a real thing with a legitimate biological cause. There is, however, a cure. TOXIC MASCULINITY: 3 COMPONENTS Testosterone poisoning. Toxic masculinity. You know the terms. They’re generally spat out to describe any male behavior that’s deemed excessively or inappropriately
by Dean Graddon Every Home Gym Needs One If you have a home gym, you probably have a bar, plates, a power rack, an adjustable bench, a pull-up rig, and some dumbbells. What’s missing? A trap bar. The trap bar is the best specialty bar. Certain exercises are just better with a trap bar –
by Andrew Coates & Tony Gentilcore How To Deadlift: Almost Everything You Need To Know Every lifter should know how to deadlift. It’s the purest demonstration of raw strength. Unlike the squat and bench press, the deadlift doesn’t begin with an eccentric or pre-stretch action. It’s 100% concentric – you versus gravity. You can’t “cheat”
Weight Loss Mistakes to Avoid Looking great naked involves fat loss for most people, but common weight loss mistakes keep them from ever reaching their goals. Very few end up looking spectacular, not because they lack muscle but because they struggle to get lean enough to show it. Why do people fail? Because they do
