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Leg extensions have been maligned by the strength and performance community. Similar to the arguments made against the hip thrust where I actually sided with the use of this controversial movement. Some of these arguments are (taken from the entire interwebz from many different articles (I will...

Do you take more pride in being brutally strong, or having the ability to take ?selfies? of your abdominal veins on a daily basis? Now I am not knocking anyone for having good aesthetics. If you are not an elite level powerlifter who uses extra fat for joint stabilization when squatting 800...

Often neglected and frequently skipped, the legs are quite possibly the most important muscle group. Leg workouts can be tiring, long, and intensive. Mass can be added to the quads and hamstrings far easier than other areas of the body. However, doing set after set of squats can be time...

The first thing we think about when we want to build a huge set of biceps or obtaining the elusive six-pack is to hit the gym. You are lifting so you can build bigger muscles. But what if your main objective isn’t to be a mass monster? Did you know that strength training benefits more than just...

If muscle building is your obsession I recommend taking this article seriously. You can't pack on a quality amount of muscle mass if you don't dramatically improve your strength levels. In this article, we will focus on bringing up your dumbbell strength. There are two problems with the concept...

You all know the montage in question, Rocky gets up, heads out, and starts running. And boy does he run! 30 plus miles according to some estimates by the way in Rocky 2. But you can’t deny he looks like the complete opposite of a runner; broad shoulders, lean midsection, python arms. But he’s...

To most lifters my forearms look massive. While I downplay their size, my forearms measure around 15 inches. All things considered that's pretty big; larger than most men's arms. I am often asked what I do to develop massive forearm size. So here's the answer. Ready? Absolutely nothing. I don't...

Grip strength has often been perceived by many a recreational lifter as being a limiting factor in their lifts. As human beings tend to do, we identify a variable to our performance and do our due diligence to maximize it. This is done to reduce said variable’s limitation to performance. It is...

Grip issues are kind of a big deal. Most deadlifters either refuse to use lifting straps when pulling over fear that it will hinder grip strength, or they struggle with a weak grip in general. Hopefully, this article will help you improve both your grip strength and your deadlifts. First, let...

Core and shoulder stability exercises are often overlooked in favor of sexier exercises like the overhead press, but neglecting them can lead to weaknesses that affect strength and movement quality. Enter the kettlebell windmill—an exercise that challenges core strength, hip mobility, and...

Quentin Lake recently explained to M&F that focusing on his lower body allowed him to come back from injury in order to become an LA Rams Captain. But in his quest to become the total package of speed and strength, this player puts just as much effort into his upper body workouts too. Here’s an...

Imagine these scenarios: You’re all pumped for leg day and make a beeline to the squat racks, but they are all taken. Or you woke up all geared for deadlifts, but your lower back has different ideas. As a lifter, it’s always handy to have a Plan B when things don’t go as planned. An excellent...

Time. It’s the one thing we all wish we had more of, right? Carving out an hour for the gym is tough between work, family, and life throwing its usual curveballs. But here’s the good news: you don’t always need one-hour workouts to get results. A focused 15-minute workout will help build...

The Romanian deadlift, or RDL for short, is the king of the jungle for building lower back, glute, and hamstring strength and size. It’s an excellent regression of the traditional deadlift and a fantastic accessory exercise for improving deadlift performance. But when taking one foot off the...

If there is one exercise most lifters love to hate, it’s got to be the split squat. As we are stronger in lifting with a bilateral stance than unilateral, performing the split squat usually requires a heavy reduction in weight. No matter what weight you’re using, split squats can help unlock...

Some exercises seem too simple to work, and squat jumps are one of those movements. All you do is lower into a bodyweight squat and explode, your feet leaving the ground and then sticking the landing. Nothing to it, right? However, just because it is not complex doesn’t mean it is not effective...

Stuck in a workout rut? You’re not alone. The rhythm of a routine can feel comforting, but it’s also a fast track to stagnation. To change your workout routine isn’t just about keeping things fresh; it’s the key to unlocking consistent progress and maximizing results. Whether you’re chasing...

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How likely are you to die from a heart-related problem? Find out now. It'll only take a minute. Here’s a fun fact: Statistically, if you don’t die in some type of accident before the age of 44, you’re probably going to keel over from cardiovascular disease later in life. CVD is actually a whole...