The Applications of Muscle Failure
Here's how to use muscle failure properly to build muscle without overloading your central nervous system or risking injury.
When is the Dream Dead?
Time is a limited commodity and the clock is ticking. How do you know when it's time to quit?
How To Not Get Divorced During Contest Prep
Contest prep brings out the best in everyone...said no one EVER. Here's how to navigate through your relationship when hangry.
A Bodybuilding Offseason (with Full Program) for the Powerlifter
The bad news: You can’t go hard all the time. It’s the quickest way to burn out — to see your progress stall, to get injured, and to lose interest in your training. The good news: A bodybuilding-style approach to the offseason has a ton of benefits for the powerlifter.
How to Not Get Injured While Training Over 50
As 50+ competitors, we have different rules to follow in order to the play the game. Choose wisely—you only have one life.
Bodybuilding for the Powerlifter: Extra Workouts
Extra workouts, if programmed right, can kick your training and results up a notch.
Programming For Everyone
Anyone, regardless of experience, should be able to program workouts for themselves. Once you understand your goals, use these easy tips to build a program that delivers results.
Do LESS of These 10 Things to Increase Your Progress
Your best progress will usually be found outside your comfort zone or by doing something you haven't done before.
16-Week Powerlifting/Bodybuilding Hybrid Program
If you have an equal love for bodybuilding and powerlifting with a goal to become bigger and stronger, this program is for YOU.
The TEAM SKIP Training Protocol of 2022
I'm tired of answering questions about TEAM SKIP Training. Here's the updated version, for free. You're welcome.
Observation is a Master Teacher
He seemed like he was from another planet, a planet where the gravity was turned all the way up, and all its inhabitants were strong, powerful, and muscular.
The Optimal Bodybuilding Split
The biggest mistake I see among lifters is rushing into advanced training too soon. Let's back up for a minute.
3 Training Rules to Throw in the Trash
When you get to the point that you know what works and what doesn’t, or you are limited by injuries, the rules need to change.
Skip’s 10 Questions for God
God, I know you’re busy answering all of these prayers from people wanting baseball to start (thank you, by the way), the war in Ukraine...
Beyond Mountains, There are Mountains
Is bodybuilding a lifestyle, a sport, or two mutually exclusive things? Learn how the greats used hypertrophy along their journey.
I Am Dani LaMartina
Who's Dani? Where is she from? What are her passions? What is she accomplishing in her practice and lifting career? She tells you here.
Thank You Andy, Tony, and Dickhead Steve Jones
I am quite sure that I am not the only one who has had people influence my motivation, positively or negatively. Here are my three.
The Gravitas of Dave Draper
The iconic golden-era bodybuilder, Dave Draper, passed away on November 30th. Read more about his life, legacy, and impact on bodybuilding.
5 Things Bodybuilders Should NOT Do After 50
You don't have much time to waste or lose when chasing physique ideals at this age. Remember, you're no longer in your 20s or 30s. Step up!
Have Enough Competitors Died Yet?
You might not be there yet, but as more people die you will feel the impact. Hopefully, you'll question what you are doing.
5 Things I Didn't Expect to Learn from Bodybuilding
I never thought in a million years I'd compete in bodybuilding. The experience proved to be worthwhile and serves all facets of my training.
Newbies Grow Fast
Here's a realistic case study that'll fit your situation a lot better than actual research results. Newbie gains aboard!