Identifying Hip Impingement Causes and Solutions

If you Google "hip pain at the bottom of the squat," you're going to be left more than a little confused about what the cause might be and what you should do. Let's sort through all of the information and advice.

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The Common Misconception of Dietary Fat and Carbohydrates

What have been the results of the prescribed increase in consumption of grains, breads, and pastas? Skyrocketing diabetes, even in children. There's a better approach.

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The 12 Best Exercises for Rear Delts and How to Combine Them

John Meadows' expertise on shoulder training filled a void in the atmosphere of bodybuilding information. I've incorporated rear delt work with all of my clients, and I've learned a few things along the way.

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Muscle Failure and Its Applications

Most people who step under the bar want to get big and strong, period. Muscle failure is paramount in this regard. Here's how to use it properly to build muscle without overloading your central nervous system or risking injury.

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RANT: The Truth About Internet Idiots and a World Record Squat Attempt

A few weekends ago, a world record squat was attempted. The lift passed, but the video got torn apart on Facebook. Want to know my thoughts on it? No? Well, I'm going to tell you anyway.

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WATCH: Table Talk with Dan Green — Adrenaline Levels in Training

How do you get your mind in the right place for a big lift in training? Should you treat it like meet day?

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Excuses Don't Count Towards Your Total

At least, not at this point. As it stands, we are left with adding up our heaviest successful attempt for each of the three lifts and the sum of those is how a powerlifting total is born.

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