Those of us who grew up during the 1950s might well remember the weekly western television shows… “The Lone Ranger,” “The Cisco Kid,” “Gene Autry,” “Roy Rogers,” “Maverick,” “Gun Smoke,” “The Rifleman,” and... “Cheyenne!” Clint Walker starred as Cheyenne Bodie, and...
Here’s a question I just received from a reader that enters everyone’s mind at one time or another... "Who said train to failure?" Good question. But a better question would be... What is your definition of failure? By now everyone should know that progression is the...
I have noticed a phenomenon regarding the training programs of many seasoned trainees. Believe it or not, as time goes on, they begin to do less and less and still get as much or more out of their training. Let me explain... One pattern that I noticed is the...
Sooner or later, everyone who does heavy exercise experiences aches and pains. It’s normal. I’m not talking about the muscle soreness that is associated with progressive overload that disappears after a few days. I’m referring to the nagging aches and pains that...
The great Norbert "Norb" Schemansky, of Dearborn, Michigan, has passed on to join other Olympic Weightlifting legends such as, Tommy Kono. He passed away, quietly, September 8th 2016, while being cared for by hospice. Nicknamed, "Mr. Weightlifting," or "The...
Some would like to equate intelligence with wisdom based on experience. Theres an age old story that demonstrates the difference and the value of experience. The story goes something like this... High on top of a mountain there stood an old bull and a young bull. Both...
I get emails, letters and phone calls about training problems all the time. One of the biggest complaints is that of boredom. Trainees say it gets to the point where they dread going into their gym. ...and we all know what that means, Missed workouts! How can we...
Most things in life have a beginning and an end. Some of us have a tough time getting started and when we really are enjoying ourselves, we dread the thought of it ending. Even the best laid plans some how get set aside in favor of things that somehow seem more...
I have been asked this question thousands of times over the years. It is, in fact, the single most popular question. Everyone wants the best method of training, not just a good method. Fact is, "What is the best training routine?" is an incomplete question. It doesn't...
Here’s another age old question that gets tossed around endlessly with no conclusive proof on either side of the table. All I can do is tell you this from my point of view. I think it is and should be... Both! Should you have a different take on this subject, then I...