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…

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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.

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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.

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Ab Training Enhanced: Introducing the Ab Bench Pad
AbMat recently launched the Ab Bench Pad, their latest innovation in ab training…

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The Abdominal Muscle 20% of Us Are Missing
Five paired muscles make up the anterolateral compartment of the abdominal wall…

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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…

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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…

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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.

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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…

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