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The Unyielding Power of Consistency

Eric Maroscher
Consistent effort leads to mastery and success, both in the gym and in life. Meet Ivan...
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Ask Yourself These 3 Questions

Ken "Skip" Hill
Most people who have trained for any significant length of time typically do not make resolutions for the new year. Our trite response is that if we want to make...
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A Fresh Look at French Contrast Method Variations

Ashley Jones
Design strength and power programs targeting both hypertrophy and metabolic goals. Includes comprehensive lower and upper body workouts, plyometrics, and a 3-week progressive cycle.
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3 Single-Leg Exercises with the Core Blaster

Mike Over
Dust off that core blaster or landmine in the corner of your gym and try these leg exercises.
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How My Wife Ruined Muscle Beach

Ken "Skip" Hill
After forty years as a bodybuilder, Skip finally made it to the iconic Muscle Beach. His experience was anything but epic...
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The Laws of Iron

Ashley Jones
Use these laws to set up your next program.
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The Joy of Programming

Ashley Jones
Discover why understanding the "why" behind workouts matters, how to blend classic and modern techniques, and what it takes to tailor programs for athletes, especially rugby players.
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Programming Acceleration and French Contrast Methods

Ashley Jones
A new programming approach for stronger lower body strength and speed.
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Top-5 Mistakes in the Bench Press

Chad Aichs
Avoid these five mistakes when benching in gear, raw, or unlimited.
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How To Program Strength Circuits

Tom Sheppard
Part two of the strength circuits series will help you evaluate which circuit to follow based on a few criteria. Program wisely—it's easy to burnout.
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Grief After the Loss of a Job and Inevitable Retirement

Ashley Jones
Ashley Jones shares coping strategies for processing through the stages of grief after losing a job or heading into retirement.
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Why I Think RIR Training Sucks

Ken "Skip" Hill
Skip critiques the effectiveness of leaving reps in reserve.