My Favorite Supplements for More Lean Muscle

As someone who isn't into supplements all that much (I prefer real food any day) some really do help me with recovery and performance. These are my favorite supplements for more lean muscle, energy, and overall recovery. Since I still love to go to the gym and get in some intense sessions I know that … Continue reading My Favorite Supplements for More Lean 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 →

Build Muscle with the Skinny Advantage

In this new Breaking Muscle Podcast host Tom MacCormick and I discuss genetics, muscle gain for the drug-free lifter, filtering information, and my favorite way to train to build muscle as quickly as possible. Check out the podcast here.

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 →

Your Training Should Be Generic (Not Complicated)

What does it take to get a college degree? How do you improve your distance while running? How can you gain more muscle or lose body fat? The answers to these questions aren't all that complicated. Concepts such as putting in the hours, having focus, and possessing discipline, consistency, and a hard work ethic are … Continue reading Your Training Should Be Generic (Not Complicated) →

Build Your Best Physique Weeks 1 to 6

If you need a new beginning, come back to training after a long layoff, or are 30 or 40-something and want to follow a no B.S. plan then this is for you. We've already listed a few principles to establish a foundation, but now it's time to get down to business. The following program starts … Continue reading Build Your Best Physique Weeks 1 to 6 →

Build Your Best Physique for Life

“Blasting,” “killing,” “destroying,” “pummeling”, and “crushing” training sessions seem to be the accepted vernacular in your common, big-box gyms these days. If you’re not “killing it” every day then don’t even show up until you’re ready to show your mettle. You need extreme intensity mustered from the depths of your soul. The best recipe, right? … Continue reading Build Your Best Physique for Life →