I am going to start this article off with a confession. Despite the fitness and strength training industry’s ever-enduring fascination with the legend of Milo and his bull, I absolutely despise this story! The reason I despise it is that it is used by so many professionals to explain how progressive exercise, and in particular, […]
How to Deadlift with Small (Standard) Plates
Deadlifting with Small Plates You want to deadlift using small standard plates but the small plates mean the bar is too low to the deadlift. What do you do? You simply place the weights on blocks to bring the bar up to a more standard deadlift height which is one that matches where the bar […]
What is a Good Quality Cheap Barbell for Home Workouts?
If you are in the market for an Olympic barbell at a price you can afford, a great quality choice is the Body Solid 7 foot Olympic barbell. I have always found Body Solid products to be well-made and very sturdy for home use. While I can’t claim that one of their barbells is the best […]
Fitness Industry: Stop Playing Darts With Evidence
Fitness professionals, especially ones who ply their craft on the internet, have a curious relationship with the word evidence. That is, they love the word but give it no particular importance. This is my imagining of how “evidence” is being used by many people in the fitness industry who pay lip service to the word […]
Cheap Barbells are NOT Your Problem in Strength Training & Muscle Building
I have a friend who’s starting a weight training equipment business in another country. We were discussing social media and marketing on Youtube, and while researching some keywords, I came across possibly the dumbest video on strength training and bodybuilding equipment I’ve ever seen. There exist thousands, if not hundreds, of people engaged in a “fake it […]
How Much Weight Can a Cheap Barbell Hold?
By Eric Troy and Joe Weir Most lifters who train at home and own their own barbell have a cheap barbell. I (Eric) have already written about a good quality but affordable barbell for home workouts. But, many are justifiably confused about what to look for in a barbell and are concerned that a less expensive […]