Static Contraction Training
John Little is one of my favorite writers in the fitness field. He co-wrote the definitive fitness book Body by Science. Recently, I listen to an outstanding interview with him on High Intensity...
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The Goblet Squat
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Let me tell you about my new favorite exercise. It is called the Goblet Squat and I think you are going to like this one. Grab a dumbbell, kettlebell or even a gallon jug of water. Hold it up to your...
Read more →Is Slow Motion Weight Training Superior?
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In January, I read two books that advocated using a super slow movement while weight training. One of the books was awful, and one was outstanding. I ended my review of the second book with this...
Read more →Body By Science
This is an outstanding book that challenged many of my beliefs about weight training. !Body by Science Body by Science by Doug McGuff and John Little makes a damn good case for super slow weight...
Read more →Elephant Training in Chiang Mai, Thailand
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There are at least two ways to ride an elephant in Thailand. One is to do a trek. They put you up on a mini bench and two can ride seated side by side. That is what I planned to do when I came to...
Read more →The Ectomorphs Dilemma
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About 10 years ago, I came up with a phrase to best describe the choice ectomorphs must make when pursing their fitness goals. Before diving into the topic, review the image below to show the...
Read more →Learning From the Espresso Master
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Recently I got a hold of a copy of the definitive handbook for espresso preparation. It is hard to believe this book was written back in 1996. Why is the rest of the country outside of the Pacific...
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