Should We Eat It Every Day? This protein source has the highest protein digestibility-corrected amino acid score, but it’s got plenty of other superpowers, too. Eggs Are Tired, Boss Hey, do you remember John Coffey from “The Green Mile”? (“I’m tired, boss…”) It’s a stretch, but I see a similarity between Coffey and chicken eggs. […]
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
by Mike Over & Merrick Lincoln, DPT SAVE TIME, BUILD MUSCLE Is there a way to gain size and strength without spending hours in the gym? Yep. Compound sets will get you there. Take a look at these. BUILD SIZE AND STRENGTH WITHOUT THE TIME SUCK Building size and strength isn’t something you can rush,
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”
Get Yoked: Build a Thick Neck Sure, building your big muscle groups will make you bigger overall. But it takes a long time to get there. By contrast, if you build a thick neck, it’ll quickly change your whole look. The same is true for traps and forearms. These are the “power look” muscles. When
