Q: Is my calf development purely a function of my genetics, or can my training make a big impact? The calves are perhaps the most underappreciated of all the so-called show muscles. Too often, calf training is regarded as an afterthought, thrown into the mix whenever it’s convenient. Worse, many people give up altogether …
Is creatine an ergogenic substance or a modern-day nootropic? There’s often a fine line between the two. Some herbs and adaptogens that we learned to use for physical performance from traditional Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine are more popular today for boosting brain function, while some of the synthetically derived chemicals that have become available …
Contrary to popular belief, the “abs” and the “core” are not one and the same. The abdominal muscles, which consist of the rectus abdominis and the internal and external obliques, work by flexing the spine. In contrast, the core encompasses the entire musculature of the trunk and works to stabilize the spine. Sure, six-pack …
Let's take a trip back in time. How far? Back before the gym was cluttered with dudes with camera crews, and stick figure lifters who strain harder for a selfie than they do during a set of squats.Back then, before the … [Read More...]