Flex-Ability: The Ability to Flex
Troy Plewa
To summarize flexibility, and this post: Stretching (static, passive) is not the “end all be all” of flexibility. In fact, it’s not even the best method to improve flexibility. The best method is to use full range of motion strength training movements, or a strength …
Can I keep my upper body from deflating during quarantine?
To keep things concise and to the point, the short answer is YES. If you sit around and don’t train your upper body, then of course it will slowly start to shrink down, assuming you are still eating your typical amount of protein. While calisthenics …
Which Program Should I Choose?
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Our flagship program is called Strength through Length, of which you can choose either a Weights or No Equipment Version, and here’s the breakdown: 2 Upper Body workouts (Monday/Thursday) Builds strength and length in the chest, upper back, shoulders, and arms Great for training out …
Our Diet Model
The Diet Model In this article, we will show examples of how we determine your nutritional requirements as well as guidelines on what to eat on a daily basis, what to avoid, etc. But first… There are 3 takeaways to remember To gain weight/size, you …
Athletic Development in a Nutshell
Almost every kid growing up in America playing sports wanted to be a professional at that sport. Whether it’s idolizing Michael Jordan’s ability to soar through the air, or seeing Barry Sanders juke a defender into an injury, or even wanting to hit a golf …
Can You Train Out Pain?
Pain is your body’s way of telling you something is wrong, so we have to listen to it, and never push through it. There is a general pattern that we follow to relieve pain, no matter where it is in the body, and it goes …
Becoming Wonder Woman
The general shape to shoot for is a relatively slim waist offset by larger hips and butt, the classic hourglass shape. Using the strength through length program and following our basic dietary guidelines, you’ll move toward this shape month by month. You’ll also tone your …
In Pursuit of the Golden Ratio
While there certainly is no true “ideal” that captures what 100% of people will admire, there are some guidelines that will guarantee you to look more masculine and healthy, and therefore attractive. You won’t have to bulk up to a pro bodybuilder’s size, but the …
