I see a lot of mistakes made in the gym that could be avoided if only people understood the basic principles of building muscle. The process of growing muscles is actually very similar to tanning, and since many people have gotten a tan before, comparing the two can help “make...
Aesthetics vs. Power: Build the Physique You Want
If you train with weights, most likely you want to gain muscle and lose fat. Beyond that, have you thought about what type of physique you’d like to build? Broadly speaking, there are two types of physiques that guys end up trying to attain: the aesthetic look or the look...
Free Weights vs. Machines – which are better?
Most commercial gyms carry both free weights and machines. Which ones you should use? The short answer is that free weights are generally better for muscular development, but machines have certain advantages that can be used to enhance your workouts. Here’s a breakdown of the advantages of each. Advantages of...
Workout Variety and Periodization
Today I want to touch on the concepts of workout variety and periodization. Hefty text books have been written entirely about periodization, but it’s a safe bet most of you don’t have the time or desire to read them, so I'll do my best to briefly explain the basics and...
