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It’s funny how a big PR can immediately turn an average or lousy day into an amazing day. Showing up to the gym is easy. Going through the motions is easy....

Everything you need to know to dominate the sumo deadlift, from setup to bar speed.

People who lift weights like having targets to shoot for in their training. Several different websites have created strength standards for men and women of different weight classes, mainly for...

Several years ago, I decided to delve more into the sport of powerlifting. Since then, I’ve competed in 3 competitions, I’ve prepared clients and training partners for competitions, I’ve attended around...

Just my luck. Bench press and squats, the two most popular exercises worldwide, have always been my two weakest lifts, while deadlifts, chin-ups, and hip thrusts come naturally to me....

It can be hard to accept, or incorporate, ideas from another area when your current group is grounded upon certain principles.

Let's be honest, pull-ups are a pain in the ass. It takes an extreme level of patience and commitment to get strong at performing pull-ups. They are also an excellent exercise and one of the key tests of strength that almost everyone wishes they could do more reps of, or any at all. Pull-ups are also one of the few exercises that many people just assume they can't or won't ever be able to perform. Unfortunately, many people seem to write pull-ups off entirely. I've found that women seem to…

Here is a powerful Russian pull-up program adaptable to any level of ability. The fighter pull-up program can double or triple your pull-ups in one month.

This program is for getting you to a half-bodyweight kettlebell press, but will work just as well for getting you to the next bell size, whatever that is.

This program is for getting you to a half-bodyweight kettlebell press, but will work just as well for getting you to the next bell size, whatever that is.

I was told I would never press heavy because of “poor shoulder mechanics." Despite this, I gave myself six months to work up to pressing the beast.

Here is a powerful Russian pull-up program adaptable to any level of ability. The fighter pull-up program can double or triple your pull-ups in one month.

Conquering a heavy kettlebell strict press is a puzzle that many strong people struggle to figure out. Here's your plan to crank through the sticking points and power a big weight overhead!

To get stronger, we need mobility and stability to maintain alignment while developing forces. These tips for a better pistol are based on that idea.

Let's examine the key details in the setup and execution of a weighted tactical pull-up.These tips can help you at the Beast Tamer or Iron Maiden Challenge.

I did it! I finally did it! This was all I could think for at least a month after completing the Iron Maiden Challenge. For anyone unfamiliar with this challenge, an Iron Maiden must complete a pis…

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Sanity in health and fitness.

In a society that makes unattainable standards the norm, self-doubt can be pervasive. Stand above it, and learn how to love yourself regardless of your body type.

Originally posted September 19, 2012Almost daily I get a question along the lines of ‘Help! I don’t need to lose any more weight, but I’ve got this (belly/thigh/butt/arm/back) fat'

When I first started personal training and teaching fitness classes in 1999, it initially surprised me that all my clients would also ask me about nutrition. “Can I tell you what I eat and you can tell me if I should change anything?” Or, “Just tell me what to eat and I’ll do whatever you …

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If I told you I weighed 144lbs would you believe me? Do you even know what 144lbs of female athlete looks like? It's time to get real about what real weights look like.

Another woman's body is not your measuring stick. My body, and her body, shouldn't make you feel better or worse about yourself. This is what matters.

Exploring gender identity and cultural disposition through rare archival images from 1800-1980.

Free and Funny Sports Ecard: Oh, you want to know what I'm training for? Life, motherfucker. Create and send your own custom Sports ecard.

I have a secret. It’s one I’ve been trying to cover it up since I was thirteen. I felt that my secret would lead people to believe I was fat, lazy, gross, and unattractive. Do you share my secret?

Enter your details below to learn how to build a Stay-Fit Buzz ‘No Nonsense’ Butt….

If you've been weight lifting long enough, chances are you've dealt with some form of pain or injury at some point. Here now are the 9 phases of fixing it.

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

If you are a competitive distance runner or cyclist who is serious about your sport, this article has not been written for you. This highly informative discussion is intended for those people who have taken seriously the advice of doctors, Physical Therapists, exercise physiologists, and the popular media's dutiful reporting on these sources of common misinformation about what kind of physical activity is best for your long-term health and continued ability to participate in the business of…

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"Why do the arbiters of all things exercise – the members of the Physical Therapy profession – insist that injuries must be rehabbed in a way that is completely different from the way that the uninjured component functions? Why must they divide the body into its constituent components, figure out a way to make that isolated component function all by itself, and then base their rehabilitation exercises on this faulty analysis?"

In the days after her stunning defeat, Ronda Rousey says that she's ready to fight again.

Get to know one of BodyFit's most popular programs by diving headfirst into this sweat sesh led by everyone's favorite fire-haired trainer!

Gaining strength is easy for noobs. But if you want to become advanced you need to make sure you arent making these 2 common mistakes

Are you perpetually trying to lose a couple pounds? In this article I outline my 6-step fat loss guide for unrivaled, guaranteed success.

Boost your testosterone levels naturally by following these 16 tips that emphasize nutrition, training, supplementation, and lifestyle changes.

Gaining strength is easy for noobs. But if you want to become advanced you need to make sure you arent making these 2 common mistakes

Glutes are all the rage, but don't build up one side of the hip while totally forgetting about the other! Here's all the adductor training you need to build a strong, capable lower body.

Handstands can be intimidating at first, even if you're used to crushing it at the gym. Learn the right approach to master this impressive exercise and build some serious all-over strength.

Need more loaded carries in your workouts? Here's a dozen variations you can perform with nothing but kettlebells. Not everyone has access to strongman equipment like specialized farmer's handles, but these kettlebell carrying exercises will add plenty of strength and conditioning variety to your ro

I’ve previously written about the Kettlebell armbar. The armbar is a fantastic drill for the mobility and stability of the upper body. Today, let’s dive deeper. A multitude of progressions and variations of the armbar exist to attack different aspects of shoulder health. Before exploring these variations, make sure you have the basic armbar down. …

With the following single kettlebell workout, you can work on all your strength movements in one session with 2-6 sets of 3-8 reps. Each movement provides an adequate amount of rest for the next it…

This training method provides a great way to build the neurological skill to move heavy objects. Here's why it works and how to best use this approach.

What exactly is autoregulation? This article by Eric Helms cuts through the misconceptions and discusses implementation of autoregulation and RPE.

What exactly is autoregulation? This article by Eric Helms cuts through the misconceptions and discusses implementation of autoregulation and RPE.

The Ultimate Weight Training Workout Routine is a completely FREE guide to creating the best workout program possible.

Take your body and your training to a new level with this lower-body workout from powerlifter, fitness model, and YouTube star Meg Squats. If you've ever felt the urge to see how strong you can be, this is for you!

Front squats are like kittens. You need more of them in your life. Now, before people reach for their pitch forks, or, I don’t know, call their local IPF director to blacklist me, let me be clear: this is not an attempt or diatribe to dissuade anyone from back squatting. I like back squats.... Read more