Fix Your Nutrition: 4 Ways to Make Your Food Work for You
I mentioned in a recent article that I like to tell people I just met that I make a living as a professional pecan farmer. Why do I do this? Because when I mention I’m in the business of shaping people’s lives (literally), 9 out of 10 people will say “CAN YOU TRAIN ME?” People…
How to Be “Alcobolic”: Making Alcohol Fit Your Macros
Most articles on the subject of alcohol follow a very predictable formula…. – Alcohol contains x calories per gram. – It has the following effects on hormones and fat storage. – It’s “empty calories”. – Aim for no more than Xg/kg otherwise you’ll wreck your gains brah. I posit that, while potentially accurate, these statements…
8 Accessory Exercises for a Better Physique
Being jacked and strong is no easy task. There are so many components and training variables involved in gaining maximum strength and size. It can be overwhelming on where to start. We’re starting to grasp the fact that compound movements should make up the majority of our programming. These include squats, deadlifts, and presses. But…
5 Reasons You’re Not Building Muscle
Ask yourself a few simple questions and you can easily assess if you are on your way to building muscle. Are you more focused on what’s happening on the TV at your gym than your next set? You are not building muscle. Reading a book or magazine while training? You are not building muscle. Scrolling…
7 Rules to Build Strength and Size
Being jacked is awesome. Out of all the things we can achieve in life, building a big and muscular physique is definitely one of the most rewarding. But, you know what’s even better than being jacked? Being STRONG and jacked. Looking like you can lift is impressive. But being able to lift is not only…
