Although I'm better known as someone who works with high-performing athletes, I started out–like most coaches and trainers-by working with "everyday folks", and interestingly enough, after 20+ years in the game, something unusual has happened:
If you're interested in becoming leaner, faster, and more muscular, keep reading.
Time behind bars teaches you that the gym is therapy. Need motivation? Check out these lessons on lifting and life.
Nine challenging exercises that you probably haven't tried before. Give 'em a shot this week in the gym.
Today, competitive bodybuilding is a freak show. From the late 1960's to the early 1980's - the Golden Age of bodybuilding - it was an art exhibit.
Long before 1904 when J.T. Stinson coined the legendary phrase, "An apple a day keeps the doctor away," apples have been a historic symbol of good health.
When it comes to exercise performance, especially the more exotic movements I often prescribe, most people grasp the big picture but miss the finer points. To remedy this, I created this "toolbox" series to help experienced lifters fill in the blanks and newer lifters learn about some very effective exercises. Here's the newest installment!
When Dave Tate needed nutrition help, he turned to Dr. John Berardi. Here’s what he learned.
T Nation goes to prison to find out how those convicts get their workouts in. Check out this investigative report.
Strength is the foundation of all athletic qualities. Here's what you need to do to build it and improve across the board.
Drop the conventional body part split and take a high-frequency approach. Check this out.
Losing fat and building muscle takes more than just training and dieting. Here’s what you need to know.
It’s tough to get enough healthy fatty acids through diet alone. Here’s why you should add them to your supplement protocol.
I'm normally somewhat of a bookworm and science geek, although – to blow a little sunshine up my own butt – I have to say, I'm getting better at reading people.
This new Q & A column is about building a muscular and aesthetic physique. It's not about breaking strength records or reaching speed and power personal bests.
A competitive powerlifter recently contacted me to correct his woefully pathetic bench press. After a few tests and some obvious visual clues, I realized that his triceps were holding him back from pressing up big numbers.
T-Nation asked Cosgrove to tell us his top ten tips. He gave us 34.
Which is really better for your goals? Each has its pros and cons. Read this to help you decide.
Ten things you should be doing to reach your size and strength goals.
How to get truly ripped without losing muscle mass.
Build your shoulders and damn near everything else with these “forgotten” exercises. Here’s how.
In Part 2, we'll discuss muscles of the torso and lower extremity, along with my tips to help you write better, more balanced training programs.
Okay, tough guy, so you want to write your own training programs, eh? You think you've got what it takes?
How do actors make such dramatic transformations? How do they eat and train? Are steroids involved? We ask the experts.
Finding your highest energy balance point leads to the highest metabolic rate and the best body. Here’s how to do it.
