Tag Weight Gain

Deadlifts – The Basics

Admittedly, watching someone pull massive amounts of weight from the floor is an impressive feat to see. Such a mix of power and speed displays an amazing ability, and often, a true athlete can encompass those athletic abilities to pull…

The Chest

When I began weightlifting, I was always focused on getting my chest bigger and stronger. I guess watching so many Arnold Schwarzenegger movies back in the day added to my chest envy, so I started lifting with an old school…

Base Metabolic Rate and Macros

Does a 200 lbs football player have the same metabolism as a 200 lbs Powerlifter? What components constitute our metabolic makeup? Is it beneficial to know your personal base metabolic rate to optimize training and know body limitations?  The truth…

Intermittent Fasting

A few questions come to mind when I think about Intermittent Fasting: – Is starving my body for 12 hours or more a day good or bad?  – What are the pro and cons as far as ending results? – Is…