Winter Warfare: How to Bulk Up This Season TOPIC: It’s that time of the year to wreak havoc and prepare for a massive winter bulk! But wait, what is a winter bulk? What does it take, and how do we achieve it? Joseph Lucero (CSCS), owner of Harvesting Strength, is a...
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...
Breaking Through the Plateau: Taking Your Weight Loss Journey to the Next Level TOPIC: You’ve shown up day after day, sweated through workouts, and resisted more cravings than you can count. But the numbers have ground to a stable halt.Hitting a plateau isn’t a...
A Deep Dive Into the Mind-Muscle Connection TOPIC: Ever heard of the “mind-muscle connection” and thought, it’s gotta be bogus, right? But some of the top competitive bodybuilders (Arnold included) have used this method in their training and swear by it. Is it real?...
The Clean and Jerk: Breaking Down the Phases TOPIC: The clean and jerk is a complex and technical weightlifting movement that requires a solid level of skill and strength. It is a two-part lift that involves lifting a barbell from the ground to the shoulders (the...
The Ultimate Guide to Lunges: Queen of all Glute Exercises TOPIC: Your glutes are the largest muscle group in your body. They’re responsible for almost everything your legs do—walking, running, jumping, squatting, lunging, and just standing upright. As far as moving...