My Current Leg Training Routine: Sore for Days

I'm a tall guy (6' 2") so squats have always been a challenge for me. And that also means effective leg training in general has been challenging all my lifting life. It took many years to get to the point where squats actually helped instead of hurt me (lower back, knees, hips). And on top … Continue reading My Current Leg Training Routine: Sore for Days →

4 Things to Consider for Better Workout Results

Struggling to get a better workout and ultimately physique progress? You may have your priorities backward. I see so many gym-goers start with the very few things that need to be at the end of their lists. One day I overheard a guy at the gym who was telling his buddy his grand plan for … Continue reading 4 Things to Consider for Better Workout Results →

How to Design a Simple Workout Program

Your workout program doesn't have to be some exclusive, hard-to-devise quantum equation. But on the other end of the spectrum, it shouldn't be a random concoction of exercises thrown together either. There should be some rhyme to reason. The human body moves in a few different planes of motion. Couple those planes with direct real-world … Continue reading How to Design a Simple Workout Program →

How to Train Your Back for More Muscle

We all have our strengths and weaknesses. I'm not so good with pushing. I've never been good at bench presses, squats, or shoulder presses, but I am a puller. I can do pull-ups and chin-ups for days, row with pretty considerable weight, and curl 'til the cows come home. Since I have long arms they … Continue reading How to Train Your Back for More Muscle →

Basic But Effective Chest and Back Workout

Simple is in. Minimalism is the new buzzword floating around and I for one have always been a fan before it was trendy. Most problems have simple answers (not easy, but simple). Your training should be no different. This basic but effective chest and back workout possesses that principle. It's not hard to see the … Continue reading Basic But Effective Chest and Back Workout →

Dumbbell-Only Better Arm Workout

When I was asked to make a muscle back in my competitive days I would invariably hitch my sleeve up and squeeze. Nowadays we want to be lean with six-pack abs. We no longer want huge guns, but leaner, more muscular bodies. However, arms are still a mainstay. With this dumbbell-only arm workout, you can … Continue reading Dumbbell-Only Better Arm Workout →

Leg Workout for a Tender Back and Knees

I had a good workout today and I just wanted to share it with you. As someone who has some tender spots in my back and a few twinges in my knee training my lower body can be a constant frustration. Not only do I love training legs I also feel like a great lower … Continue reading Leg Workout for a Tender Back and Knees →

Build Your Best Physique Weeks 13 to 18

If you've been following along for the past few months you're well entrenched in the Build Your Best Physique programs weeks 1 to 6 and weeks 7 to 12. If it's been working for you and you've enjoyed the program then by all means don't change a thing. Keep going. But if you're ready to … Continue reading Build Your Best Physique Weeks 13 to 18 →

Build Your Best Physique Weeks 7 to 12

So by now, you've been on the first six weeks of the Build Your Best Physique Program (weeks 1 to 6). You should have a firm grasp of the basics and have built a bit of a foundation of strength. By focusing on the big compound movements for six weeks and taking either a break … Continue reading Build Your Best Physique Weeks 7 to 12 →

Build Your Best Physique: Bodyweight Workout

Phase 1 of Build Your Best Physique workout has you mainly performing traditional, no-frills exercises easily done in most gyms. However, I often get questions pertaining to how to modify workouts when certain equipment isn't available or because of crowded gyms. Additionally, many want bodyweight alternatives when on the road or training at home. With … Continue reading Build Your Best Physique: Bodyweight Workout →