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FACT: Heels and Spandex are Cool … And so are Weightlifters

My new article this week at Breaking Muscle is entitled, “The Top 4 Ways You Can Look And Act Like A Weightlifter Without Actually Having To Be One.” I’m both joking and serious … as usual! Here’s the intro: One of the many things I love about being a weightlifter is that I get to… Continue Reading

Your Monday Moment of Zen #23

Zen Quote of the Week:   “The world is like a mirror. Smile and your friends smile back.” — Japanese Zen saying   This Week in the World of Me: Peter and I did our 2nd podcast this week over on High Octane Body. This time we take on The Biggest Loser, muse about Journey… Continue Reading

Are Back Squats Dangerous? Confessions of a Strength Coach

A few weeks ago I wrote up an article at Breaking Muscle entitled the 7 Dumbest Things Athletes Can Get Away With That You Can’t. One of those was my point that not everyone should make Back Squats a staple of their workout routine. Ooops! That sparked some controversy! And then I made it worse… Continue Reading

Are You Batman or Robin?

                    I’ve got a new article up at Breaking Muscle entitled, “I am Batman: How to get 10% Stronger in 10 minutes by Playing Dress Up“. Here’s a quote: My lifter Arron has a unique way of facing his fear. When he’s heading up to the… Continue Reading

Top Articles on Breaking Muscle in 2011: Iron Samurai Hits #1

Of the top ten most popular articles over on Breaking Muscle in 2011, my own article on the 7 Fitness Myths was #1. Given the amount of back and forth discussion it generated, I suppose that I shouldn’t be too surprised. In fact, it prompted me to write up a formal response to some of… Continue Reading

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