Why I’m Done With Confidence—and Choosing Cockiness Instead
Confidence is dead. And I killed it.Because as the ball dropped in Times Square, so did my tolerance for “confidence.”…
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Your ‘Grunting’ Sounds at the Gym Could Be Telling You A Lot About Your Breathing—and Strength
Walk into almost any commercial gym at peak hours, and you’ll hear it: a sudden guttural grunt slicing through the…
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Are Leg Extensions Bad for Your Knees? The Truth About Quad Growth, ACL Stress, and Knee Health
When I first started out as a certified trainer, experienced trainers would oftentimes warn me against incorporating leg extensions. They…
Reps in Reserve (RIR) Training Explained: Science, Myths, and Whether It’s Hurting or Saving Your Gains
Depending on who you ask, Reps in Reserve can be a science-backed way to train hard without cutting into your…
This Skin Care Guide Will Prepare You for All Seasons
Regular sweating and seasonal changes can wreak havoc on the skin causing breakouts, clogged pores, and an imbalance in the…
Front Squat Setup Guide: Master Bar Position, Elbow Drive & Perfect Form
Shifting the barbell from the back to the front is a whole different ballgame for your squat setup. If you…
What are ‘Super Agers’ and How Can You Become One?
You’ve probably already noticed that age really is just a number, but while it’s simply not possible to permanently hold…
Half-Kneeling Pallof Press: The Anti-Rotation Core Exercise That Helps Build Stronger Lifts
Rotation exercises are all the rage because they look cool and athletic. But performing them before this could be glossing…
Medical Experts Explain What May Be Causing Your ‘Popping’ Joints
Sometimes, our bodies produce sounds that catch us off guard, leaving us wondering if we should be concerned or simply…
The Perfect Warmup Routine for Strength Training: Move Better, Lift Stronger, Avoid Injury
I’ve spent years coaching athletes, from world-level athletes to middle-school phenoms, and lifters across a wide range of training goals,…