Functional Aesthetics: Bodybuilding X Functional Training
Often it is assumed that we must choose between an aesthetic physique and a functional one. In fact, there is no reason you can’t have both!
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How the Environment Shapes You
This post explores the relationship between environment and performance. Your workouts are a drop in the ocean!
The Many Benefits of Lunges (And Variations)
This post explores the benefits of lunges – an overlooked bodyweight leg exercise! Plus: a bunch of cool variations.
The Surprising Benefits of Using Partials (Range of Motion)
The benefits of partials go far beyond their use in bodybuilding circles. Partials may help to increase capilarization, myonuclei and more!
Doom Slayer Training: Work Out Like a Space Marine
Ideas for a Doom Slayer workout that takes inspiration from military training and cool DARPA research…
The Contextual Interference Effect in Training, Learning, and Skill Acquisition
The contextual interference effect occurs when we train in a more chaotic, less prescribed manner. This may also improve adaptation, leading to rapid skill acquisition and greater retention!
Movement Highlight: The Broad Jump
This post explains one of the most useful functional exercises for athletes and anyone who wants to jump higher and run faster: broad jumps!
Your Amazing Muscle Fascia – An Excerpt
This post is an excerpt from Functional Training and Beyond that discusses the crucial role of the fascia for movement and power.
Why Everyone Should Run (Like Bruce Lee)
Running is not just for “runners!” There’s a reason that Bruce Lee used to jog every day.
It’s Time to Reconsider the Three Set Approach
This post explores the traditional 3 x 10 approach to sets and reps and argues that there are more efficient & interesting ways to train.