What Is the RPE Scale and How Do We Use It? TOPIC: If you’re familiar with strength training, you’ve probably heard someone say… Go until it feels tough! PUSH HARDER! …but what does this really mean? How is it possible to quantify words like “tough” or “hard?” How do...
Top 5 Nutrition Tracking Apps to Fuel Your Training TOPIC: When you’re pushing for PRs in the gym, there’s one variable that matters just as much as your sets and reps: fuel. You can follow the best program in the world, but if your nutrition isn’t dialed in, your...
How to Do Preacher Curls for Bigger Biceps TOPIC: Who doesn’t love hitting a good biceps workout and feeling that skin-splitting pump? The preacher curl is a great exercise for bulking up your biceps, but using the EZ bar isn’t the best option for everyone. To build...
Why Plyometrics Are Essential As You Age TOPIC: As we age, our bodies slow and our power output trends downward. This affects a ton of fitness factors like your speed, balance, agility and the “pep in your step” later in life. Adding some simple plyos to your current...
The Best Bench Press Warm Up Strategy TOPIC: We get it. You’re pressed for time in the gym. But skipping the warm up is the surest way to underperform and risk injury. This 3D approach to your bench press warm up not only allows you to lift more weight, but also...
