Click Here to Start the New Beginner Workouts To kick off the new cycle of Beginner Workouts here on Breaking Muscle, I want to talk about the plan, the goal, and the principles that the program is ... Continue Reading
Train Like an Old-time Strongman: Free 4-Week Program
Click Here to Start Dave Whitley's Free Strength Program Did you ever take a moment to consider the feats performed decades ago by the old-time strongmen? Arthur Saxon would put 300lbs over his head with ... Continue Reading
Not Getting the Results You Want? Time for a Reality Check
So, you've been training for a few months, years, or decades. Have you achieved your goals? If you have, that’s good for you. Keep at it. If not, maybe it's time for a reality check. Understand ... Continue Reading
You’re Doing It Wrong: 6 Better Ways to Train
Hitting a wall in your training? Are your personal records stuck? Wishing you had time to accomplish more, but just can't make it work? Here are six articles from six of our expert coaches on how you might ... Continue Reading
Seminar Time With Phil Migliarese (Athlete Journal 40)
Lots of great stuff happened this week. Training went really well and I got a lot of good rolls in. Eating healthy was a success. And, finally, the seminar we had with Phil Migliarese was ... Continue Reading
How to Stop Your Lower Back Pain
Lower back pain afflicts approximately eight out of every ten people, both those who are sedentary and those who are physically active. The irony of back pain for the athlete is that while movement is what ... Continue Reading
Charles Staley’s 5 “Secrets” to Lifting Success (Athlete Journal 97)
Recently I was asked what types of things that I do that I attribute to my lifting success as a “natural,” older athlete. What supplements do I take, do I get bodywork, and so on. After a bit of ... Continue Reading
Cyclists: How to Combine Races and Training for a Successful Summer
There are so many athletic events taking place now that the summer is here in United Kingdom. It would be possible to book myself in for an event, whether a race or just a social ride, at least once every ... Continue Reading
Pause Reps for Gains During Injury (Athlete Journal 3)
The generalized Achilles tendon rupture rehab plan that I got at the hospital recommends waiting until the four-week mark before initiating open-chain active ankle dorsiflexion. However, when I saw the ... Continue Reading
The Pivotal Role of Attitude in Youth Sports Performance
What can reveal the most about an athlete in a matter of minutes, can make or break the outcome of a game or a competitive event, and can reach viral status within seconds? That’s right. Attitude. Good, ... Continue Reading
Verkhoshansky’s Depth Jumps Create Gains in Max Strength
Someone mentioning they have Soviet training secrets used to be a big deal. The Soviets’ athletic endeavors were quite dominant from the 1950s to the 1990s. One secret that American coaches noticed was the ... Continue Reading
3 Training Approaches That Will Destroy You
As a coach, my job is to help people. Whether it’s in person, over the Internet, or in an article, I will always help people to the best of my ability. This job isn’t all about personal records and proud ... Continue Reading
The Line Between Hypertrophy and Strength Is More Grey Than Black
In the raging battle and constant confusion over what training protocols work better for strength and size, a recent Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research article asks a different question: Is our ... Continue Reading
Judo for BJJ Practitioners (Athlete Journal 26)
This week I was pressed for time, but I still got four good days of mat time and three days of strength and conditioning. Since my last competition a week ago, I've been focusing on filling some holes that ... Continue Reading
Here Comes the New Absolute Cut Gi from Shoyoroll by Viking Wong
If you’ve trained BJJ, you’ve likely bought a gi that doesn’t fit you. If you’re tiny (like me), short and overweight, tall and lean, or anything other than average-sized for your height, buying a gi is ... Continue Reading
Conjugate Method: A Better Way to Plan Your Training Week
Everyone wants it all in terms of his or her fitness plan. They want strength, fitness, low body fat, and flexibility. The problem with the human body, though, is that it only gets good at the things it ... Continue Reading
A Library of Yoga Workouts – Hundreds of Free Yoga Flows
Whether you're a runner, a martial artist, or a strength athlete, a little yoga goes a long way. Yoga complements any training program and helps athletes build both physical and mental stamina. ... Continue Reading
3 Reasons Exercise Is Good for Breastfeeding Women
Sometimes we forget that nursing places enormous demands on womens' bodies. If you decide to breastfeed, your baby’s development depends solely on the milk he or she receives from you. In turn, your own ... Continue Reading
In Defense of the Kipping Pull Up
I’ve been accused of being a CrossFit hater on more than one occasion. While I understand why my opinions might rankle a few less secure individuals, the truth is I actually love CrossFit. I did ... Continue Reading
Training for Long-Term Success With Eva Twardokens, Ep 2
In this episode our hosts, Managing Editor Becca Borawski Jenkins and Coach Chet Morjaria, speak with Eva Twardokens. Eva T. is a two-time Olympian in Alpine skiing and a twelve-year veteran of the U.S. ... Continue Reading
What Kids Can Learn From a BJJ Lifestyle
Two weeks ago when I was sitting in the hospital as my wife was in labor with our twins, reality hit. Life was going to be different. Not in a negative way, but in a positive way. As it got closer ... Continue Reading
Why Your Excuse About “Not Having Time” Is Just Wrong
Did you know that when you sign up to do an Ironman event you are sent a voucher for an extra twenty hours a week? Instead of 168 hours in a week you now have 188 hours to get everything ... Continue Reading
Burpees or Cycling Intervals: Which Is the Best Cardio Exercise?
Burpees have achieved a lofty status among coaches and athletes. For some coaches they are a form of punishment, for athletes they are often considered a badge of pride, and for hardcore fitness buffs they ... Continue Reading
Our New Firefighter Training Program Launches Today!
Click Here to Start the Firefighter Workouts Being a firefighter requires a unique set of skills and physical abilities. You need stamina, strength, endurance, and power to perform your best in ... Continue Reading
