I am two weeks into my new training program, and what's really special about this one is that I've got my younger brother working with me, too. I'm usually pretty good about making time to lift, but between the two of us, we knew we'd face some difficulties in staying consistent. However, we're two weeks … Continue reading Full Body Workout – Deadlift Focus
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All hail the Dead Wedge, the deadlifting thing we never knew we needed
Will the Dead Wedge help you shatter your PRs, brah, or ultimately shatter your perception of what the deadlift can be? Nah. But it's a quality-of-life add, to be sure.
Workout: Lower-Body Strength and Endurance
I'm going to approach this workout like someone with an intermediate training knowledge base, but physically speaking, like a beginner.
Guest Blog: “Casual Savagery” Explained
Guest blogger John Greaves III of Garage Gym Life explains the concept of "casual savagery."
Equipment Review: Mava Knee Wraps
Mava's knee wraps are an outstanding combination of comfort, performance and quality.
Max Effect: Bumpers and Barbells
My workouts have been amazing lately. (That's not to be confused with "I've been amazing at working out lately." They've been kicking my ass, actually. But that's what makes them good, right?)
The “Tweener” Workout
My most recent workout was this weekend, with a couple goals in mind: Clean up a few particular movements, get in a good sweat, activate a bunch of muscles and have some fun with my training partner (my wife, who has also been sick and wanted to get moving as well).
Equipment Update: Santa Came!
Christmas and two fantasy football championships meant some new goodies for my garage gym.
Christmas Gifts for the Garage Gym Athlete in Your Life, Even if It’s You
What gift should you give to the garage gym athlete in your life?
“I Don’t Have That Machine,” Pt. I: Legs
Few home gyms have leg extension or press machines. Here's what I do instead for my workouts.