How to Know if Your Program is Actually Working
The Goal is to Keep The Goal, The Goal Once an objective is set, everything that follows should reinforce it. Training, nutrition, and [...]
The Real Secret Behind Results: Structure, Not Intensity
Random Training = Random Results Effort is a vital component of progress, but without direction it quickly loses value. In exercise physiology, adaptation [...]
What is Progressive Overload?
Progressive overload is one of the cornerstones of exercise science, it is one of the principles used across all types of training, from [...]
Why I Haven’t Programmed a Regular Barbell Back Squat in Nearly 10 Years
I'm well aware that lots of people will disagree with my thoughts here and will insist that the 'big 3' barbell lifts of [...]
Why We Assess?
The Foundation of Effective Actor Training Through Postural Restoration: In physical preparation for performers, the desire outcome is aesthetics and strength, however, we [...]
Mechanical Tension for Hypertrophy
There’s ongoing discussion in training circles about whether mechanical tension or metabolic damage plays the bigger role in muscle growth. While both factors [...]
Gentlemen’s Journal Interview – How to Build Muscle
A couple of weeks back The Gentleman Journal asked if they could have an interview covering the basics of hypertrophy (muscle building) - [...]
Exercising through the ages
Since being on the 'other' side of 40 I have been getting asked for comment on the effects and importance of different forms [...]
45 Degree Hyperextension Workaround
The 45 degree hyperextension is one of my favourite accessory glute exercises. Working the glute group through hip extension, but with the [...]
Why full body workouts win for everything from strength and cardio to mobility and body composition.
'Full body' and 'split' exercise routines are exactly as the names suggest: Full body workouts mean training as much of the whole body [...]