If you don’t train the failure, then you have no need for a spotter. Oh my, so very, very, wrong. And yet it is a commonly stated idea. If you never need a spotter, then it is fair to say you never truly train for strength. Strength training involves lifting very heavy weights and sometimes … Read more
For years now there has been a lot of talk about Michael Phelps and his many, many medals. Is he the greatest Olympian ever? Is he the greatest athlete ever? Well, it depends on your perspective. As has been said already a thousand times, a case can be made that he is the greatest Olympian … Read more
This information originally appeared as a forum thread on my old site, GUS. In an effort to preserve the most popular (or perhaps important) information, before shutting down the forum, I worked it up into an article. Originally these questions about the infamous “buttwink” during the squat were posted on the Facebook page. What is … Read more
Previous: Science Based Fitness, Bodybuilding, and Strength Training | Table Of Contents If you’ve ever watched the show Big Bang Theory you might know that it is an entertaining and funny show, but you may not realize that some of the ways in which science and scientists are characterized on the show are not very accurate. One … Read more
I don’t know if you’ve noticed, but in strength training, there seem to be two opposite groups along the emotional barometer. On one hand, we have the rage machines. These are the people who say: You’ve got to get angry! You’ve got to get aggressive! You’ve got to take it out on the barbell. The barbell … Read more
I’ve long heard the advice that you should drink eight glasses of water a day and you should not wait until you are thirsty. This is a myth that has been debunked many times. Thirst is actually an excellent indicator of when you should drink fluids. However, when you are exercising or competing in the … Read more