Proper form can really impact results on a given exercise. This can be obvious at times, especially for an experienced lifter. Sometimes however, there are small variations on an exercise that can make a bid difference (position, speed, angles, just to name a few). Below is a video on a variation I like for side dumbbell lateral raises. On the surface, it doesn't look like much. However like most instances, it's a little adjustment that makes a big difference when it comes to

Micronutrients (vitamins, minerals, phytochemicals) are very important to not just performance and recovery but overall health too. However, it's surprising how often I hear that people forget to take their vitamins. Here are some things that I do to help keep it easy: 1. Pre-pack two week's worth of vitamins 2. Put said container next to my morning coffee 3. Keep an inventory in the pantry so I don't run out Look, it's not going to make you bench 500 pounds or any guarant

What this means is that in the same way that money multiplies through compound interest; the effects of your habits will multiply as you repeat them. ***This is great news - if you are talking about a habit that will get you closer to your goals - this is BAD news if you are talking about a habit that takes you farther from your goals. *** This is why it can be so hard to incorporate "good" habits and easy to fall into the "bad" ones. Both make little difference on any given

The importance of progress can't be overstated. This week I had a question on how to progress if you don't feel comfortable in adding more weight on the bar? Let's talk about the first three common ways to do it. First, like I already mentioned, the most obvious is to increase the weight on the exercise. The second method is to keep weight the same and add reps, this is an increase to volume. A third method is also a volume technique, which is to add an additional set. T