Beef Up Your Training, Part II

Folks are always looking for ways to beef up their training. Whether it is muscle building, adding, strength, improving conditioning, or fat loss, chances are there is some aspect of your training you feel is lacking. Personally, I’m never satisfied with my training. Maybe I’m just hard on myself but I’m constantly [...]

Real World Strength vs. Muscle Mag Bodybuilding

I admit, for a long time I was in to the pretty boy bodybuilding thing.  I used to hit one body part per day, doing at least 20 sets, and keeping my reps between 8-12.  After that I would spend another 45 minutes on the treadmill or ellipticall.  I did this all with the hope [...]

17 Strength and Muscle Building Tips

Here is quick list of strength and muscle building tips for you think about as you begin to plan out your training for next week or the next few weeks.
1. Lift heavy. Light weights get you nowhere.
2. Eat, eat, eat.  You have to eat to grow.  Heavy lifting requires more calories.  Start by adding 400-500 [...]

Use your tools

In my last post I talked about how I’ve started using sandbags with my training and how you shouldn’t be afraid to use various tools.
If you know me, I’m all about practicing what I preach.  Check out this killer workout I put together this morning.  In it, you’ll see me using a barbell, dumbbell, sandbag, [...]

Sandbag Training

I have recently incorporated sandbags into my training.  You know what?  I’m kicking myself in the rear for not using them sooner.  They are an awesome training tool.  You can use them anywhere.  Take one to the gym, your back yard, or a park and you can be sure you’ll get a kick ass workout.
I [...]