You will read countless muscle magazines, books, internet articles, and online message boards searching for the secret to gaining impressive muscle size. They will say things like: "protein powder 6 times a day", "load up on creatine for 6 days", "take this amazing … [Read more...]

We all know some corn-fed country boys who grew up on farms, baled hay, carried heavy stuff, ate eggs, drank milk and turned out to be strong S.O.B.'s. Likewise we all know some old-timers who grew up on farms and maybe worked farms all their life. Those old-timers have old … [Read more...]

I have a stomach ache, I don't want to go to the gym. I'm hungover, I don't want to go to the gym. I have a headache, I don't want to go to the gym. I'm sore, I don't want to go to the gym. I'm hungry, I don't want to go to the gym. I'm too tired from work, I don't want to go to … [Read more...]

Vince Gironda, trainer of champions, referred to what he called the Alpha State. The Alpha State is when your body disassociates with any pre-conceived notions about what it is capable, pushing past any previous barriers with a vengeance. Not merely passing your previous … [Read more...]

The real benefits of weight training have nothing to do with reducing body fat or having a nice build. The real benefits have everything to do with relieving stress, getting out aggression, building confidence, giving you a positive mental attitude, giving you pride, … [Read more...]

Authors Note: Having never been to prison, the following article is pure speculation. Enjoy.We’ve all seen pictures or videos of prisoners and marveled at their excellent physical development. While no one is jealous of their predicament, many of them have bodies that make … [Read more...]

"I would work out but I just can't seem to find the time." Sound familiar? What is really meant is "I would work out but I'm just not motivated enough." The time can always be found. It's as simple as turning off the TV, getting off the computer, turning off the video … [Read more...]

[This piece was written by Henry Rollins, not by me.] I believe that the definition of definition is reinvention. To not be like your parents. To not be like your friends. To be yourself. Completely. When I was young I had no sense of myself. All I was, was a product of … [Read more...]