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In many cases, a lifter’s leverages, injury history, or both, can frustrate his ability to perform well in large compound movements. Sadly, it’s left many with no choice but to abandon these moves and any variations for redundant sets of isolation training on machines, or movements that don’t...

Almost Everyone Does It Wrong People who want to get lean almost always do exactly the opposite of what they should be doing. Here's the counterintuitive truth. Acquiring the physique you crave will likely, at some point, require a fat loss phase. Sadly, a lot of people actually end up...

Whether you’re on the playing field or in the house, the occasional bump, bruise, sprain or pang is inevitable. These injuries may be sudden or the result of overuse and gradual wear and tear. Fortunately, less severe aches and pains may not require professional medical attention. In fact, many...

Whether you’re freestyle swimming with your friends or treading lightly in the beach waves, time in the water calls for serious built-in resistance. From your arms to your core, the warm-weather activity can help you build lung power, muscular strength, and endurance all while lessening your...

THE UNOFFICIAL HOW TO DO PCT THREAD first off i would like to say that people keep asking which PCT should i do for a sust cycle (this is an exapmle) PCT is the same no mater what you take there is no specific PCT set for different compounds. If you are having a long cycle then the PCT will be...

“Life starts after 40” is a common phrase. In-depth, this may mean anything from your career finally being profitable, investments making a sizable bottom line, and more. However, once you hit 40, your body changes drastically and slows down inevitably due to aging and decreased metabolism...

Injuries are the worst thing one would have to deal with in the gym, and working around any number of tweaks and tears can be nerve wracking. Notably, the lower back is one of the regions of the body that’s most prone to injury due to lifting, making it one of the most common areas to sideline a...

Maybe you just moved to a new city, or are moving to one soon. Or maybe you aren’t going anywhere; you’re just not happy with the gym where you’re training right now and feel it’s time for a change. So where should you go—and how will you find the right gym for you? Social-media referrals. In...

So...I know I'm going to get flamed for this. But I've never had bloodwork done while on cycle. The first time I ran gear i planned on it but my results were so substantial that I just told myself "what's the point? It's obviously legit". Also, many years ago I was an absolute shit show on...

There are some movements so foundational to your life that you might not think much of how you do them. Taking a walk, bending down to pick up something up off the ground, or stepping up onto a flight of stairs—all of these activities likely became rote to you a long time ago. But once you put...

The most important decision you can make to have a successful physique transformation, and not spin your wheels for years, is to work out whether you should be gaining muscle, losing fat or utilising a body recomposition. Certainly, on the surface, it seems like a fairly obvious, if not...

By Aadam | January 19, 2023 This post is taken from the Vitamin. Every Thursday, I drop some knowledge bombs on your face to help you reach your goals faster while avoiding all the bullshit. I’m biased, but I think everyone should be resistance training. Obviously exercise in all forms is...

In my opinion, tracking your workouts (whether it be with a workout journal, a fitness app, or something else) should accomplish three goals… Your workout tracker should be quick and easy, so that you can spend your time exercising. Your time should be spent doing the work, not recording it...

What Is the Trap-Bar Deadlift? The trap-bar deadlift, also known as the hex-bar deadlift, is the same as the conventional deadlift except it’s performed with a trap bar. Here’s what it looks like: The most obvious difference between deadlifting with a trap bar versus a conventional barbell...

Recovery is one of the most underappreciated components of the overall training plan, yet it’s arguably the most important. Training provides the stress that creates an environment for the body to adapt (and become stronger, bigger, faster, you name it), but it’s adequate rest and recovery that...

THE PYRAMID, CORRECTED The USDA food pyramid should actually be inverted, minus the sugar aspect. Sugar is best avoided, but fat, vegetables, and protein should make up the bulk of your diet. Keep in mind, fat contains 9 calories per serving as opposed to 4 calories in both carbs and protein...

Fat Loss and Creatine Monohydrate It’s time to drop some body fat. Should you keep taking creatine 82? Should you add creatine if you’re not already using it? Let’s jump right into it. Using Creatine While Getting Lean The Bullet Points The answer is yes! Creatine works very well. And...

Part of me cringes every time someone asks me how long they should rest between sets. Rest periods are all but an extinct method of overload that most people just assume they don't need to pay attention to. These days rest periods are for checking out some chick or playing with your iPod. Just...

Beginners trying to lose body fat don't need to follow an advanced fat loss program in order to get results. If you're fat, you're fat, and following an advanced training program won't necessarily speed up the process. All you really need to do is move. The same can be said about newbie...

You won't find a better exercise for building the lower body than the squat. However, that doesn't mean squats should be the only tool in your toolbox! Recently, single-leg training has been championed as a suitable alternative to bilateral squatting, with split squat and lunge variations being...