It’s a Push, Not a Pull

The biggest misconception in rowing is that it’s a pull-dominant movement powered by the upper body, when in fact it’s a…
A Meathead’s Guide to Japan

So you’re visiting Japan—or Nihon as the locals say—and you want to keep your training and macros on track. Here’s how to do it.
From Keds to Clip-Ins: 8 Lessons Learned on the Road to Road Cycling

Eight lessons I’ve learned in becoming a professional amateur cyclist.
Ab Training Enhanced: Introducing the Ab Bench Pad

AbMat recently launched the Ab Bench Pad, their latest innovation in ab training…
The Abdominal Muscle 20% of Us Are Missing

Five paired muscles make up the anterolateral compartment of the abdominal wall…
Accentuated Eccentric Loading for Strength & Hypertrophy

AEL is based on the understanding that a muscle is able to exert more force (+20-50%) during a lengthening contraction than the…
The Boundary Between a Sit-Up and a Crunch

The sit-up and the crunch are commonly performed exercises for targeting the rectus abdominis (RA) muscles…
Top 10 Hardcore Gyms

We considered all the variables that make a gym “hardcore” and constructed a list of the ten hardest gyms in the States.
The Best Day Pass Gym in Each NYC Borough

If you’re a meathead, gym bunny or fitness freak planning a visit to the Big Apple soon…