Difference Between Aerobic and Anaerobic Exercise

What is Aerobic Exercise? Aerobic Exercise is prolonged moderate intensity exercise that uses up oxygen at a rate at or below the level that the cardio-respiratory system can replenish it. Examples are running, walking, cycling, and swimming. This type of exercise relies primarily on slow-twitch muscle fibers which have high numbers of mitochondria meaning they … Read more

Does Whey Protein Expire?

Two very common and similar questions are asked about whey protein. Does whey protein expire and Is expired whey protein still good? Also, the related question is asked, is expired whey protein safe to take? Before I answer the questions, I want to point out something about the third question: You do not take whey … Read more

Olympic Deadlift, Clean Deadlift, or Powerlifting Deadlift?

Originally published September 6, 2009 What is the difference between an Olympic deadlift or clean deadlift and powerlifting style deadlift? There is no such distinction. There never was. I am sure that many powerlifters think that they have a style of deadlifting that should be called a “powerlifting style deadlift” but the deadlift is not … Read more

Bench Press: Elbows In Or Out?

In this article, I want to talk about flaring your elbows out on bench press versus tucking them to your sides. I recently got a bench press question from a commenter on my (old) forum. You know it’s funny, I used to get more bench press questions than anything and after a while, I started getting … Read more

Incline vs Flat Bench: Which is Harder?

Although you may come across a lifter, once in a while, who is stronger on incline bench press than flat bench, most of the time the regular flat bench press is stronger. Why is this? Is incline bench really harder than flat? If so, why? This question, which I’m sure most bench press warriors have … Read more

Form Over Weight: Will Perfect Form in Lifting Keep You From Being Injured?

Originally published on April 29 ,2015 If You Don’t Use Too Much Weight and Have Perfect Lifting Form, You’ll Never Get Hurt? I’m currently reading a novel where the main character needs to put on muscle. Well, at least he thinks he needs to put on muscle. The author is confused. The character really needs to … Read more