For the first half of my career as a lifter, I avoided deadlifts. Why? They were hard, and I just really didn’t want to do them. Sound familiar? Then I decided that my back needed to be brought up to the same level as the rest of my body, and consistently started incorporating deadlifts …
MAIN | NUTRITION | SUPP STACK | WATER & SODIUM | TRAINING & CARDIO | POSING | STAGE PRESENCE When it comes to competing, you’re only as strong as your weakest link. How many times have you heard a competitor say that? If you’ve said it yourself, or are contemplating your next show and …
Main | Nutrition | Supp Stack | Water & Sodium | Training & Cardio | Posing | Stage Presence 1. BCAAs Why Use It: BCAAs increase protein synthesis and reduce protein breakdown. They also aid in post-workout recovery. How Much: 1 heaping scoop in between meals and pre-workout, 2 scoops post-workout 2. Creatine Why Use It: Increases strength and cell volumization. Helps maintain strength and fullness. …
MAIN | NUTRITION | SUPP STACK | WATER & SODIUM | TRAINING & CARDIO | POSING | STAGE PRESENCE Diet, water, and sodium might be the make-or-break factors during peak week, but training remains a key yet often misunderstood variable. The video takes most of the myths about managing workouts during peak week and, quite frankly, turns them on their head. Should you keep …
Main | Nutrition | Supp Stack | Water & Sodium | Training & Cardio | Posing | Stage Presence By the time you’ve reached your final week of contest preparation, dieting has taken over from training as the ultimate key to success (or failure). You’re counting carbs and fat grams as meticulously as an auditor scours the books of a sketchy start-up company, …
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...]