How to Perform the Squat

The squat is widely regarded as the king of the lower body strength exercises. There is no other equivalent in the gym that can develop flexibility, strength, activation of muscle tissue and hormonal response as well as the squat, or its derivatives. By Tony Boutagy. read article...

The Specifics of Specificity: A Closer Look at the Specificity of Training

The term training specificity is a concept especially important to the personal trainer and strength coach when prescribing exercise. When related to training, specificity simply means that the body’s adaptation to training will be specific to the kind of training stimulus imposed upon it. By Tony Boutagy. read article...

High Octane Cardio

I gotta' tell you, I hate doing cardio. There's nothing more boring to me than sitting on an exercise bike, going up and down on a Stairmaster, or running on a treadmill.. By Mike Mahler. read article...

Training for Maximal Strength

Strength is defined as the body's ability, or a group of muscles ability, to produce force. Maximal strength, therefore, is the body's ability to produce maximal force. By Tony Boutagy. read article...

The Kettlebell Solution For Speed And Explosive Strength

We all know that kettlebells are fantastic for building muscular endurance and core strength. Moreover, I showed clearly on my last DVD, "The Kettlebell Solution For Size And Strength", that kettlebells can be used effectively for getting bigger and stronger. By Mike Mahler. read article...

29 Things to do with a Barbell in the Corner

Have you been looking for a way to attract some attention in the gym, or some new tricks to slip up your sleeve? Here are a few twists on some old moves using 1 or 2 barbells against a wall. By Jason Kirby. read article...

Getting Motivated

So, it's the start to the New Year and I'm sure most of you reading this have decided some goals that you would like to accomplish. Whether your goals are to become healthier and fitter, better your finances, or better your relationships, the main, if not the only thing that is going to keep you on track to achieve those goals, is your motivation and discipline. By Nikki Young. read article...

The Forgotten Practice of Overhead Pressing

For many decades, overhead pressing has been the standard by which strength coaches have measured upper body strength. The common trend more recently has seen personal trainers using the bench press to the exclusion of overhead pressing lifts as the primary upper body exercise and indicator of strength. By Tony Boutagy. read article...

Mastering the Squat

Nature didn’t intend for us to sit on chairs, in-fact the bottom of the squat position is natures intended sitting position. There-for the squat is no more than a vital, natural and functional component of your body’s movement and your personal well-being. By Nikki Young. read article...

Unleash The Power Of Heavy Kettlebell Training

Many people believe light to moderate kettlebell training is ideal, 53lb kettlebells for men and 26lb kettlebells for women. This line of thinking is a great way to miss out on the benefits of heavy kettlebell training. By Mike Mahler. read article...