Okay, bare with me on this one, I’m going to get into some nitty-gritty shit when it comes to growing and responding better to your training. Some of this is going to seem “out there” to some of you, but all I’m saying is that this stuff works for me and it may work for …
As most of you probably know by now, PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) is a very common thing nowadays, especially among people who have experienced suffering and dying around them, or even people in stressful situations where the shit can hit the fan at any given time. PTSD is most commonly known among military and …
Let’s face it, most of us live a life with luxuries nobody ever had and it’s made us weaker. Everything from air conditioning, cars, electronics and places to eat out has made life easier and more convenient than ever. We have cell phones with damn near space shuttle technology, tablets, online dating sites, meal plan …
There was once a man with a son who didn’t know how to swim. One day the man walked into an exercise building with his son to look at the giant indoor swimming pool. The facility housed a very nice Olympic sized pool, basketball courts, and a small weight area upstairs. One of the employees …
Typically, swimmers don’t bodybuild and bodybuilders don’t swim. Swimming with muscle mass can be more challenging because of buoyancy issues, you just don’t float as well and if you’re not paddling your ass off non-stop you’ll sink! Most bodybuilders shy away from swimming because of this reason. It’s just not considered “normal cardio.” Most bodybuilders …
How much muscle is realistic for most guys to gain in one year of weight training? I’d say on average about 30 lbs of muscle mass. You can effectively gain about 30 lbs of muscle with consistent workouts and eating. Workouts don’t need to be elaborate, the basics have always worked for most guys! The …
I’ve found that pain and discomfort are often two interchangeable words. Discomfort causes pain because discomfort causes fear. People don’t like to be afraid. Not all aspects of pain lie within a physical sense nor emotional, but discomfort. When we are uncomfortable we don’t know what to think, and we don’t know what’s going to …
When it comes to gaining muscle as a beginner there are 3 muscles that are the most critical to blast. Those 3 muscle groups are chest, back, and legs! You will not add 2″ on your arms by simply doing barbell curls, but you can add 2″ to your arms by never touching a barbell …
#1 – Prioritize the big lifts first and start with the big lifts in the beginning of your workout when you’re fresh! When it comes to gaining muscle as a beginner there are 3 muscles that are the most critical to blast. Those 3 muscle groups are chest, back, and legs! You will not add …
My Grandfather was what you would call “a hard nosed son-of-a bitch” and he pretty much remained that way until he passed. My Grandfather was the hardest guy I ever knew. I can remember my Grandfather talking about muscles and telling me stories of guys he worked with who would walk up a ladder with …