Do Over 40 Trainers Need Lower Volume for More Muscle?

The over-40 fall/winter mass training program. With the cold months approaching, it's a great time to rethink training and shift gears a bit. I always think of my training in terms of seasons. Not necessarily the four-yearly seasons, but more about how my training goals and life stressors cycle throughout the year. For example, I … Continue reading Do Over 40 Trainers Need Lower Volume for More Muscle? →

Lifting, Self-Worth, and Body Image

Here's an excellent question from a reader about the concerns of self-worth and body image, how it relates to exposing their child to weight training, and how it can potentially influence and impact their confidence. Here it is: Hey Brad, I'm going a little deep on this one. You've mentioned having a son. I have … Continue reading Lifting, Self-Worth, and Body Image →

Ditch the Gym Myths: Dedication Over Equipment

When Air Jordan's came to market, Nike had everyone thinking that the shoes could make them jump higher and make more baskets. The everyday high schooler soon found out that they had been sold a little white lie. I see something a bit similar on the gym training front. Social media is riddled with videos … Continue reading Ditch the Gym Myths: Dedication Over Equipment →

5-Day Muscle Building Hybrid Split Routine

In previous posts here and here, I discussed a 2-day split that I ran for a short period of time. I'm currently back to my traditional 3-day A/B routine and have been for several months. The 2-day split was a great experiment. I was able to gauge my capacity for a much higher frequency and … Continue reading 5-Day Muscle Building Hybrid Split Routine →

Is Bodybuilding Still Relevant in Modern Fitness?

Here's a recent message I received from a reader that concerns bodybuilding style workouts compared to more trendy, functional training modes. I felt the need to post this in hopes of addressing others' questions out there as well. Hi Brad,I just stumbled on your blog by searching info for over 40 muscle building. (I'm 42 … Continue reading Is Bodybuilding Still Relevant in Modern Fitness? →

2-Day Muscle-Building Training Split: First Week Thoughts and What’s Next

I want to post a quick summary of my first impressions of the 2-day training split. I've done this split many times but not in this capacity. Normally, I'd do it like this: Monday: Chest, back, shoulders, abs.Tuesday: Triceps, biceps, calves, hams, quadsWednesday: RestThursday: Chest, back, shoulders, abs.Friday: Triceps, biceps, calves, hams, quadsSaturday: RestSunday: Rest … Continue reading 2-Day Muscle-Building Training Split: First Week Thoughts and What’s Next →

My 2-Day Training Split in Detail

In the last post, I briefly mentioned and previewed my new 2-day split. Here I want to break down in a little more detail what the split looks like and how it fits into a normal week. No matter what type of split I use, they would all utilize an A and B type cycle. … Continue reading My 2-Day Training Split in Detail →

My Current Bodypart Split and an Update on Changes

It's that time again when I share what I'm doing regarding training, diet, and other changes. I'm not one to constantly chase the newest training program or diet plan, but I do know when to switch things up and modify a few variables. As I was getting a bit bored and unmotivated with my current … Continue reading My Current Bodypart Split and an Update on Changes →

1000 Subscribers! Thank You!

This site reached a milestone. 1000 subscribers! And I only have you to thank. Thank you for taking the time to read, ask questions, comment, and pay attention to this little space on the web. It's a huge world out there and to think that you spend a little time here is just awesome... You're … Continue reading 1000 Subscribers! Thank You! →

How to Act Right in the Gym

Having proper gym etiquette is long gone. It's nonexistent, a nonissue, a lost art relegated to the dusty bin of behaviors of yore. Old gym codgers are the ones to always point out the ills of the modern gym atmosphere, right? Gyms are for the young influencers trying to brand themselves while attempting daily maxes … Continue reading How to Act Right in the Gym →