TRT Tips for Younger Men by Tyler Perkins | May 10, 2022 Behind every man on testosterone replacement, there is a story of wasted money, wasted time, medical quackery, and possibly some unnecessary fondling. So, I would like to share a few of my own experiences that I am sure are common enough among those searching for help[.] Continue reading
Can the Average Man Deadlift 500? by Andrew Lewis, SSC | May 03, 2022 Can the average man deadlift 500lb? Yes. Will they? No. An average man has the physical potential to deadlift 500lb, but it takes a lot of elements coming together to make it happen. It's not enough for him to go to the gym three times a week, do the lifts, and go home. Continue reading
Detailing the Use of the Starting Strength Method Within a Physical Fitness Curriculum by Gregory Hess | April 26, 2022 The methods, as detailed in Starting Strength: Basic Barbell Training 3rd ed., are best implemented with a small coach to lifter ratio for the most efficient and effective outcomes. With this understood and acknowledged, circumstances exist where knowledgeable coaches must operate in less-than-ideal instructional and training frameworks. The following is an approach to the organization and arrangement of the Starting Strength Method utilized with a large collegiate class. Continue reading
Pioneers by Daniel Oakes | April 19, 2022 Nobody mentions it, at least not anybody who isn't perceived as an obsessive freak. It's an awkward, alien, somewhat ugly topic of conversation – makes those involved feel raw and naked. Maybe, as a species, we aren't ready to discuss it seriously yet... Continue reading
The Chalk Box by Mark Rippetoe | April 12, 2022 If your gym is so cool as to have a chalk box – the gym graciously provides chalk for your use – you are in a real gym. A special place that values training over cleanliness. Here are some suggestions that will keep us from reconsidering our priorities. Continue reading
