It’s wrong, and you know it. You want to rationalize it and sometimes you succeed, but the fix is temporary and superficial. You know there’s a bug. And every cell of your body confirms it. Every time you do it, you feel pain, shame, and guilt – that’s a sign that your soul is fighting […]
Below you will find some hard-hitting truth in regards to the alpha male phenomenon: 1. Men who classify themselves as “alphas” on the basis of how women perceive them are betas. Sadly, in the modern world, women decide who is alpha and who isn’t. If you have success with the ladies, you’re seen as alpha. […]
High-volume double overhand grip deadlifts (HVDOGDs) are the most complete back exercise. Notice that I say the most complete, not the best or ultimate (that title is subjective). Why this movement specifically? Because it’s the exercise that stresses the highest number of muscles in the back. If you have to choose only one exercise for […]
In the sport of powerlifting, the body plays the role of a human crane. Consequently, the champions exhibit extreme physical density. The denser you are, the more efficiently you can lift. To take advantage of this principle, many iconic powerlifters, usually taller competitors, undergo epic bulking periods to join the superheavyweight division and reach their […]
The Zercher is a squat variation invented and popularized by the strongman and powerlifter Ed Zercher known for his straight-to-the-point attitude and incredible strength to bodyweight ratio. The bizarre cloak covering the exercise makes the movement risky in the eyes of the crowd. But is this really the case? The Zercher squat isn’t more dangerous […]
A couple of years ago, I was watching Olympic boxing with a guy conducting himself as a professor in everything. The category was 135lbs. He started laughing at the fighters for being skinny and light. I understand why. He is tall and has a large frame. The only way for him to weigh 135lbs would be an illness. Yet I said: “If one of them […]
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5×5 routines are supposed to be the cure for hungry naturals. They patch all the bugs that the bro splits have left behind. They are so good that if they were drugs, they would be illegal. Hence they are even better than drugs because they don’t have any side effects. You just do them and […]
The functional philosophers have convinced the powerlifting nerds that straps are for cowards and losers. Only men who wear bikini rely on straps. The only exception are power shrugs a.k.a. Rippism shrugs a.k.a. heavy bar holding that looks like a shrug. For all else, the pupils have to stay away from straps and leave them […]
The envelope of the system often changes its color, but the underlying mechanisms remain the same as they exploit constants like the human nature. A poorly planned modification of the main blueprint can cut the juice to the money printer. Hence the old comics selling you push-ups on a chair and chest expanders as a […]
Muscle construction was once considered a niche for insecure men without a father figure. The storyline has changed. Now lifting is one of the neurotypical activities that even the hot and popular engage in. The fight against gravity symbolizes the modern struggle to ascension and manliness. For that reason, the bodybuilding theme often finds itself […]