The trap bar was originally patented by a powerlifting aficionado named Al Gerard in 1985. He was trying to find a way to train around a recurring lower back injury. The trap bar deadlift has gained support from many coaches as a back-friendly alternative to standard deadlifts and squats. If you're not using a trap bar, you're missing out on a great tool. Or, you're only using it for … [Read more...]

  The week is over, and it's time for leg day. You may have been dreading it, but it's time to get to work. The back squat is a versatile, full-body move that targets your legs and helps build strength and stability in your lower body. The back squat is excellent because it is versatile and works the whole body. It also helps build strength in the legs and stability in the lower body. … [Read more...]

  While intermittent fasting offers many health benefits for both genders, women may see more significant benefits from specific strategies due to physiological differences. This article will explore the differences between how men and women respond to intermittent fasting and how women can safely practice this method. What Is Intermittent Fasting? Intermittent fasting, or going … [Read more...]

  What Is the Warrior Diet? The Warrior Diet does not involve eating small amounts of food like one would have to do if they were stranded on a battlefield or eating whatever they could find in the wild. The Warrior Diet, which author Ori Hofmekler created in 2001, is an intermittent fasting diet that only allows you to eat during a 4-hour window each day. The diet is based on the … [Read more...]

  Long workouts are for the birds. If you don't have to spend two hours in the gym, why would you? A few HIIT workouts are a great way to change things up if you feel stuck in a training rut. No matter what your gym goal is, HIIT can be molded to suit your needs. You can expect an explosive heart rate and a character-testing challenge. When planning your HIIT workouts, starting with … [Read more...]

  . What is a Reverse Diet? A reverse diet is the opposite of a typical diet. Instead of slowly reducing calories over several weeks to try and lose weight, a reverse diet has you slowly and methodically adding back the calories you’ve taken away, typically from carbs and Fat.  The goal of the reverse diet is to slowly get your nutritional intake back to maintenance levels or slightly … [Read more...]

  Glycogen is your muscle's favorite fuel! Even though you can use almost anything you eat to fuel them, glycogen will be optimal if you put your muscles to challenging work. After reading this article, you'll know what glycogen is, how your body utilizes it during workouts, and the importance of muscle glycogen for optimal performance. What Is Glycogen? In short, muscle glycogen can be … [Read more...]

  Athletes participating in weightlifting, powerlifting, and functional fitness are all susceptible to injury. Weightlifters spend much of their training day with their arms overhead, performing exercises like snatches, jerks, and overhead presses. Bench pressing, low bar squats, and assistance work put a lot of strain on a powerlifter's shoulder complex. Functional fitness athletes … [Read more...]

Despite some people believing that they may not receive enough nutrients on a vegan diet, particularly protein, there remains a strong argument in its favor. A plant-based diet, if planned properly, can provide all the nutrients your body needs, even protein. There is no longer a belief that vegans must choose foods at every meal that complement each other to get all the essential amino acids … [Read more...]

  A plethora of opinions exist on how to slim down, and a current diet trend involves a nutrient tracker. Macro is an abbreviation for the three nutrients known as macronutrients. Carbohydrates are a macronutrient, as are fat and protein. Creating a diet for weight loss by consuming certain levels of food is a possible strategy. Where it gets tricky is deciding on those proportions. … [Read more...]