Author: Bryan Krahn

You Should be Doing Face Pulls
by Bryan Krahn | Thu, May 02, 2013

It's a staple in powerlifting circles because it helps offset all those pressing movements. It can also make your posture less Neanderthal-like.

Your Diet Isn't Building Any Muscle
by Bryan Krahn | Thu, Oct 25, 2012

Your uber-healthy or trendy diet couldn't pack pounds on a Pomeranian. Here's why.

John Berardi's Great Fasting Experiment
by Bryan Krahn | Tue, Nov 22, 2011

Nutrition expert Dr. John Berardi responds to the current fasting rage by test-driving half-a-dozen different fasting protocols. How well did the king of six-meals-a-day fare? The results are surprising.

5/3/1 Reloaded
by Jim Wendler and Bryan Krahn | Tue, Nov 02, 2010

Think you know more about getting strong than Jim Wendler? Before you try to fit cable crossovers into 5/3/1, read this article.

11 Myths of Warrior Training
by Martin Rooney and Bryan Krahn | Mon, Oct 18, 2010

According to Martin Rooney, what everyone thinks is MMA training is phonier than suburban strip mall sushi.

Most Lifters are Still Beginners
by Bryan Krahn | Tue, Sep 28, 2010

Gain fifty pounds of mass in a year? "Starting Strength" author and weight-training anarchist Mark Rippetoe says yes, you can.

Enter The Drug Dragon: Volume 3
by Bryan Krahn | Wed, Sep 15, 2010

A professional prep coach returns to answer your questions about MMA and drugs, Trenbolone home brews, estrogen blockers, and more.

Growth Hormone: The Fact and the Fiction
by Bryan Krahn | Fri, Apr 09, 2010

The mainstream media would have you believe that hGH is the holy grail of ergogenics, but is it?

Lolita And The Rainbow Party
by Bryan Krahn | Sat, Apr 03, 2010

Push-up bras, thong underwear, and Internet porn: what every healthy teenager needs.

Blood and Chalk Vol 4: Jim Wendler Talks Big Weights
by Bryan Krahn | Wed, Mar 17, 2010

The Devil's Advocate returns to talk overhead presses, cable pull throughs, finishers, pin presses, and why those dudes winning Super Bowl rings look the way they do.

Bigger, Stronger Arms: The Poliquin Way
by Bryan Krahn | Wed, Mar 10, 2010

An in-depth look at strength coach Charles Poliquin's new arm training book.

The Testosterone Toolbox
by Bryan Krahn | Thu, Feb 18, 2010

Interest in raising Testosterone levels is on the rise, big time. Here's a practical look at jacking up your T through pharmaceuticals and supplements.

Sucker Punch: Paul Chek
by Bryan Krahn | Mon, Feb 08, 2010

There are controversial, outspoken people in the health and fitness industry. And then there's Paul Chek.

Nutritional Leverage with Shelby Starnes
by Bryan Krahn | Tue, Jan 12, 2010

Physique coach Shelby Starnes is back, talking grass-fed beef, insulin sensitivity, and tips to keep evening hunger at bay.

Sucker Punch: Jason Ferruggia
by Bryan Krahn | Tue, Dec 29, 2009

One of the most outspoken trainers in the industry comes out swinging against strength training convention.

Blood and Chalk Volume 3: Jim Wendler Talks Big Weights
by Bryan Krahn | Tue, Dec 22, 2009

The original Bad Santa reveals the best assistance lifts, the best posterior chain movements, and the merits of the box squat as opposed to the standard squat.

The Phantom Speaks
by Bryan Krahn | Thu, Dec 03, 2009

The Golden Era's most hardcore bodybuilder would do anything to win a bodybuilding contest, even if it meant eating monkey brains.

Nutritional Leverage with Shelby Starnes
by Bryan Krahn | Wed, Nov 11, 2009

Hundreds of physique competitors call Shelby Starnes their secret weapon. When he talks diet, you should listen.

Blood and Chalk Volume 2: Jim Wendler Talks Big Weights
by Bryan Krahn | Tue, Nov 10, 2009

The Hellraiser returns with answers about bands and chains, reverse hypers, assistance moves for the squat, mixed-grip lifting, and lots more topics.

Pauline Nordin Exposed
by Bryan Krahn | Fri, Oct 23, 2009

Up close and under the bar with scintillating fitness model and entrepreneur Pauline Nordin.

Sucker Punch: Scott Abel
by Bryan Krahn | Mon, Oct 12, 2009

One of the industry's top bodybuilding coaches reflects on four decades as a competitor and coach ... and throws a few punches at the status quo.

Blood and Chalk: Jim Wendler Talks Big Weights
by Bryan Krahn | Tue, Sep 22, 2009

Elite Fitness System's own Devil's Advocate pulls out his pitchfork and stabs your questions about getting seriously strong.

Our Precious Testicles
by Bryan Krahn | Fri, Sep 04, 2009

Are skinny jeans, cell phones, and environmental estrogens conspiring against your hormonal health, and can the Food Channel babes help?

Sucker Punch: Erick Minor
by Bryan Krahn | Mon, Aug 31, 2009

TMUSCLE'S newest strength coach hates functional training, cardio, and yoga. He's also a bodybuilder who does direct arm work. So what's not to like?

The Drug Coach
by Bryan Krahn | Tue, Aug 18, 2009

Behind every champion is a trusted coach who's savvy about drug use. TMUSCLE talks shop with a physique competitor's secret weapon.

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