Strange as it sounds, one of the most common mistakes made by powerlifters and others looking to maximize strength is that they train too heavy, too often. Working with big poundage—5-6-rep max weights or heavier—every time you train might make sense in theory for getting insanely strong, but this strategy is more likely to …
When training for size and strength in the gym, you’re only as strong as your weakest link. When shrugging, that weak link is usually your hands. Think about it: How many times have you had to end a set of heavy shrugs because you couldn’t hang on to those 70-, 80-, or 100-pound dumbbells? …
Supersets need no introduction. Bodybuilders and novice lifters alike have been using them for decades to save time in the gym and increase their workout intensity, muscle gain, and fat loss. Supersets are a highly effective training technique for every gym-goer, regardless of their primary goal. Everyone agrees on this. As with any workout …
The cat’s out of the bag: Anyone who’s been reading up on training for any length of time knows it doesn’t take marathon cardio sessions to drop tons of body fat. In fact, long, slow, low-intensity bouts on the treadmill or elliptical machine are actually an inefficient way to get lean compared to high-intensity …
Supplements aren’t the only things I like to stack. I also like to combine training techniques to spark faster results. That’s one reason why my Shortcut to Shred program here on Gym2k.com is so effective. Not only do I incorporate different intensity-boosting techniques into the workouts, but I combine three of them in particular …
Where other strongmen gnash their teeth and scream fearsome Viking war cries that could raise the dead in Valhalla, Anthony Fuhrman prefers to tango. By himself. An active duty member of the U.S. Army, the 31-year-old Team Gym2k.com athlete can deadlift 805 pounds, bench 500, and drag a semitruck across a parking lot. What …
Subscribe To Podcast | More Episodes Listen To Podcast Episode #67 Podcast Episode 67: Heavy Lifts and Cardi B—Anthony Fuhrman’s Secrets to Becoming the World’s Strongest Man. What started as an alternative to standard-issue military conditioning quickly grew into a life-changing career as Anthony “Flama Blanca” Fuhrman discovered his knack for lifting heavy and …
Chronic lower back pain is one of the most dreaded things a lifter can deal with. I speak from firsthand experience. I’ve had my ups and downs in the lumbar region, and it’s forced me to learn about the lower back and the hacks that ensure its ongoing safety and good health. I’ve also …
When you think of big arms, the biceps and dumbbell curls are first on your mind. But if you’ve been training for longer than a week, then you’ve probably heard that triceps, not the biceps, are equally important for arm mass above the elbow. Resist the urge to take that knowledge and simply bang …
The knee joint is one of the most common pain points among lifters and the rest of the physically active population alike. But, unlike lower back and shoulder injuries that often seem to occur in a split second, knee pain tends to present as a chronic problem that becomes more painful and limiting to training […]
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...]