Why you NEED training partners
It is my firm opinion that almost everyone can benefit from training with another human. Why? Read on. Do you train by yourself? If so,...
How to INSTANTLY make deadlifts safer
Many people worry about hurting their back when doing deadlifts. This is certainly a concern if you are performing them with bad posture....
3 Reasons Your Knees Hurt During Squats
Squats are one of the best exercises you can do. However some people experience discomfort when performing them. I want to preface this...
Training Tip: The Power of Logging
Introduction Has your training progress begun to stall? Are you confused about why you don't seem to be seeing the same results from your...
5 DEADLY Hallowe'en Themed Workouts
With Hallowe’en coming up next week, I thought I’d give you guys some cool spooky themed workouts to try out. Beware, these aren’t for...
Shorten your workouts with this simple hack
Time is precious. For many of us, spending longer than necessary in the gym can eat into time that could otherwise be spent working,...
"How many reps should I do?"
This is a highly common question I receive from people who are new to resistance training. The repetition range is one of the most...
Thoughts on RPE
Main points: RPE has become trendy in the strength training community It is often used to solve the shortcomings of % based training It's...
Exercise selection for intermediate lifters
Sample session My approach to programming a single workout (or a ‘microcycle’, as it’s referred to in training science) is a combination...
Stop looking in the mirror. Focus on performance.
The way in which I train people is very different to what you will find in 99% of gyms across the world. At the heart of this difference...