Is It Better for the Knees Running on a Treadmill Than Concrete? Choosing a running surface, whether it is concrete, dirt, sand or treadmill, is usually a matter of preference, and different options provide a variety of pros and cons for running safety. Treadmill running is a popular choice not only because it allows you…
There’s a classic technique in hypertrophy training that’s very effective for muscle growth. It involves rapid partial movements done at the end of a set to extend the time under tension and induce greater metabolic stress as a stimulus for muscle growth. From old-time champions like Larry Scott and Arnold Schwarzenegger to new-age stars like…
As bodybuilders we are constantly on the lookout for new and effective ways to gain muscle. The latest supplement, a sophisticated training routine, a new diet. Granted, all of these things are crucially important but what is possibly most important of all is sleep. The best training routine, diet and supplement program will not compensate…
Over the past fifteen years I’ve had five major surgeries. I’ve separated my shoulder, broken my elbow and foot, ruptured my spleen, and had multiple dislocations, sprains, and concussions. I acquired these injuries while playing college baseball, falling down mountains, and just about everything in between. Along the way, I’ve learned how to recover physically…