The idea that you can maximize progress by altering what you eat before, during, and after a workout is nothing new. This concept is called peri-workout nutrition, and it has been around for a long time. In fact, one of the first bits of nutrition information I remember reading about…

I want to tell you a story about two friends I have known since I was a kid. These two characters grew up together and had many of the same interests. They both were extremely passionate about fitness and read everything they could get their hands on about getting jacked. …

What is the value of experience? Initially, it caught me off guard. That was not a question I usually get. But, I could tell by the guy’s Instagram profile this wasn’t his first rodeo. He mentioned he had over a decade of lifting experience but couldn’t remember the last PR…

Let’s face it, training to build muscle can get boring. The most effective training programs involve the same basic exercises repeated consistently, and progressively over time. With that being said, variety is the spice of life. How many cable crossovers and dumbbell curls can you do before getting tired of…

In 2019, I recorded a podcast titled, 19 Book You Need to Read in 2019. I received a lot of great feedback from that episode. However, I feel this type of piece needs to be updated from time to time. …

I love the bench press. It’s my favorite lift, and the one I spend the most time thinking about. Although it seems like such a simple movement, high-level benching actually involves many intricate details. I’m sure some of these tips you have heard before, but hopefully, I can present them…

Patience is one of the fundamental truths of training as a natural athlete. Without the use of anabolic steroids, you have to do a lot of things right, over a long time, to make serious gains. Dedication, desire, and discipline are all prerequisites but alone are not enough. Maximizing progress…

Developing into a world-class athlete is a marathon, not a sprint. One of the coolest things about the Absolute Strength Podcast over the years is it has given me the chance to talk with elite performers in many different sports. From NFL players to Olympic Gold Medalists, to World Champions…

People are always searching for new and exciting ways to boost performance. It started with the early Olympic athletes who used food such as deer liver & lion heart hoping that by eating these items it may affect their strength, speed, and even bravery. This drive for new ergogenic aids…