Squat—The Right Way for a Reason

By: Josh Bryant Question: My goal is to become as strong as possible. A big bodybuilder at the gym said I should squat the weight up slowly to feel the muscles work. Should I do this? Hell no!  You should squat the weight up faster than the Tijuana Two Step. A more explosive squat is…

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Cheating: Muscle-Building Shortcut or Strategic Advantage?

By: Josh Bryant Chuck Sipes In the heart of Nashville, off Trinity Lane, there was a Waffle House (now permanently closed) where Wild Bill reigned as the chef. But, his skills extend beyond the grill. Wild Bill’s a legend at the poker table, notorious for his cunning hand-muck techniques. He’d shuffle with a smile, then…

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Get a Grip

By Josh Bryant A strong grip and well-developed forearms do more than just twist stubborn lids off of pickle jars.  A strong grip will aid you in golf, cage fighting or any athletic endeavor in between; furthermore, frequently in strength training, the grip is the weakest link. The simplistic solution offered by Internet gurus is “ditch…

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