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The human brain is messy and nonsensical in the way it stores information. The best methods for storing and navigating information should reflect this!

Training for max strength and hypertrophy - with progressive overload and intensity techniques - has become the "default" option for many people who want to get jacked. But there are lots of different types of body you can build. Training for a more athletic physique - with a combination of conditioning and strength training - is often easier, can be done from home, and may result in a look closer to the one you want!

We tend to assume that the strongest person will hit hardest. This isn't always true! While strength can help your punch power, it is only one very small piece of the puzzle. And that's because punching is actually a plyometric movement!

My physique looks the best it has in ages and the approach I took was the opposite of what most fitness content recommends...

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You might have heard that the barbell back squat is the "king" of leg exercises. Um... What?

If your doctor recommends tirzepatide or other peptides for weight loss and believes the pros outweigh the risks, that's a discussion worth having. If an influencer tells you everyone should take peptides or that they should be used to get to

In this post, I explore why you only need the basic exercises to get jacked and athletic - and how fixating on bodybuilding or very heavy lifts can be a mistake.

The step-up is the exercise tool for building powerful glutes, single leg strength, and explosiveness from home. But to get the full benefits you need to make sure you're doing it right!

Could it be that an obsession over getting enough protein is actually what's preventing you from achieving your strength and physique goals? There's good reason to think you may actually need less than you've been told!

If you keep getting ill and missing sessions at the gym it *could* be that the gym is making you ill. The answer isn't to skip going to the gym, of course. Rather, you should be aware of the issue and take precautions to limit the risk.

The term "atavism" describes the appearance of usually-dormant traits that offer a hint into our evolutionary history. Here are some amazing real examples in humans and animals.

4-10 minute cardio sessions are NOT pointless. In fact, they can be transformative for your energy levels, your mood, your athletic performance, and your body composition.

In this post, I discuss one of the core reasons many people train: to combat existential angst. They're training to challenge the cosmos. On some level, at least... Can you relate? Where does this impulse come from? Is it healthy? Does it help?

A lot of people believe that leg raises are only for the hip flexors. The truth is that they can be *excellent* for training the abs and the six-pack, specifically. In this post, I explain why that is and share a powerful variation you can use for even better results.

Cursive may be one of the most powerful habits for brain function and especially verbal fluency.

This post explains how to train so that you stay fast and athletic as you age. Train fast, or die slow!