Getting in a solid leg training session while dealing with a case of knee pain can be really challenging. But a few simple changes to your technique and a few exercise variations can let you get a great workout in without further aggravating your pain. If squats are a planned part of your workout, two easy changes can often have great impacts on your pain levels. First is the … [Read more...]
Unleash the Freak: Fuel Like a Pro to Train Harder
Should you have protein or carbs before weight training? Is it safe to eat before a workout? Do you need electrolytes or hydration drinks during your workout? Is it best to work out on an empty stomach? If you ask around you’ll hear a lot of conflicting information; however, if you want to push your training to the next level, you need to know how to fuel your body. Sure, you … [Read more...]
Fit for Firefighting: How to Train When Lives Depend on It
Special Ops Tactical Fitness | Patrol Officer Tactical Fitness | Firefighter Tactical Fitness | Pass Your PT Test Firefighters may not have the typical physique of pro athletes or bodybuilders, but that doesn't mean they're not incredibly physically fit. Take a moment to visualize a firefighter in action. Are you picturing someone carrying a heavy ax with a big coat and large … [Read more...]
Anatomy of Growth: How to Train Your Leg Muscles
Muscle Growth | Arms | Legs | Back | Chest | Shoulders | Core Let's be honest: You can't build full-body size and strength without training your legs. Training legs not only helps them look great, but also gives you a strong, stable base for improved performance and additional physical power. Plenty of people avoid leg training because it's uncomfortable and painful. Some … [Read more...]
Anatomy of Growth: How to Train Your Chest Muscles
Muscle Growth | Arms | Legs | Back | Chest | Shoulders | Core A lot of guys go to the gym to build a big, thick chest, and the story pretty much begins and ends with bench press variations. Twenty, 30, or 40 sets of bench press in one workout—it's all fair game, until that fateful day when your shoulders throw up the white flag. If any of that sounds familiar, you need a … [Read more...]