There are a few things that need to happen in order to produce muscle growth. You need to use significant load when lifting weights Enough time under tension to create structural damage to the muscle tissue Enough stimuli to up-regulate anabolic hormones and increase protein synthesis Proper recovery and workout nutrition Many people often think that if they lift as heavy as possible, or use as much volume (sets and reps) as possible they will […]
Training
3 Exercises Worth Doing Everyday
Training Smarter, Not Harder In my earlier years of exercise, I would work out hard and often. Starting my junior year of high school, I lifted 5-6 … [Read more...] about 3 Exercises Worth Doing Everyday
Achieving Your Goal: Climbing the Mountain
Oftentimes, when weight loss and fitness goals require big changes the end goal can seem daunting and damn near impossible. We stand at the foot of … [Read more...] about Achieving Your Goal: Climbing the Mountain
How to Overcome Plateaus
Plateauing or plateau – a state of little or no change following a period of activity or progress. During my time as a trainer, I have heard the … [Read more...] about How to Overcome Plateaus
Stronger From The Ground Up
Most people don’t know this but good human movement starts from the ground up. Before we stand, walk, run and jump, we start on the ground. As Gray … [Read more...] about Stronger From The Ground Up
The 6 Kettlebell Exercises You Should Take Time To Learn
When I got into bodybuilding and eventually personal training, kettlebells were unheard of. In 2005 when I first picked one up, I was not sold. I was … [Read more...] about The 6 Kettlebell Exercises You Should Take Time To Learn