Your Training Log by Mark Rippetoe | April 16, 2024 A process is defined as “a series of actions or steps taken in order to achieve a particular objective.” “Training” is the process of increasing your physical capacity to perform. Whether your performance is in a competitive sport or staying out of a rest home, the process is the same... Continue reading
Dumbbells by Mark Rippetoe | April 09, 2024 I have a large collection of dumbbells in the gym. From 7 pounds to 128 pounds in relatively even jumps of about 5 pounds (the dumbbells are marked with their actual scale-measured weight, not the manufacturer's best intentions), the whole rack of 27 pairs represents a helluva lot of money spent a long time ago, back when I thought they were useful. They really aren't that useful. Continue reading
A Change of Perspective by Terry Brown | April 02, 2024 My plan was simple: I’d stick to the program for a month to try it out, and if I wasn’t happy with the results, I’d just try something else. It wasn’t like I’d been making stellar progress to date anyway. In my eyes I had nothing to lose. With just a hint of skepticism, I approached my self-assigned one-month challenge. Continue reading
Meat by Jim Steel | March 26, 2024 “My history teacher told me today that lifting weights and eating as much meat and protein as I do is bad for me. He said that it will ruin my kidneys and that I am going to cripple myself,” 15-year-old Bobby said to his Uncle Randy as they drank a post-workout shake outside of their hometown gym, “Mongo’s Strength and Fighting.” Continue reading
Using the 15kg Barbell Correctly by Mark Rippetoe | March 19, 2024 When the Women's Division was added to Olympic weightlifting, an equipment problem had to be solved. The standard 28.5mm bar was too fat for most female hands, especially in the lighter weight classes. So the diameter had to be reduced. But since a smaller-diameter bar would be “whippier” at the same length, and would also weigh less, this had to be considered. Continue reading
