Twelve reader favorites from the past week and from the archives, curated to save you time and bring you happiness.

The goal of Functional Mass Gain is to put on size, but also get stronger, stay agile, stay fast, stay flexible, and maintain mobility.

During my recent time at Gym Jones I focused on mental training - creating mental toughness. And now I have a challenge for you. (Plus video of me trying desperately not to cry on camera.)