November 27
The Lessons of Peyton Manning
Manning broke an "unbreakable" record. And the way he did it has plenty of lessons for anyone who wants to build his body.
September 9
5 Secrets of the Relentless
Call them obsessed if you want, but you also have to call them successful. Here's how the relentless get results.
May 19
Powerlifting: The Good, Bad and Ugly
The sport of powerlifting is awesome, except for all the not-so-awesome parts. Here are the pros and cons you need to know.
May 5
The Problem with "Exercise Science"
Want to become a strength coach or high-level trainer? Most of today's programs will only help you become a miseducated rep-counter making minimum wage at Planet Fitness.
April 22
Beware the Master Debater
The newest internet expert disregards in-the-trenches wisdom from big, successful lifters and coaches. He's great at debating, but not so great at building muscle. Do you even lift, bro?
April 2
Dieting: A Rant
Have you ever had to go out to eat with a group of people while you're on a strict diet? Dave Tate feels your pain.
March 19
Training Hard vs. Training Smart
Are you a geek or a meathead? There's a sweet spot to be found between training hard and training smart. In that sweet spot lies success.
March 3
Adversity Makes Us Stronger
Like it or not, the truth is that successful people just work harder than less successful people. So drop the excuses, stop blaming others, and get to work. Here’s some motivation.
February 17
Which Wolf Are You Feeding?
Are you scanning the world for excuses or opportunities? Read this, get your act together, and reach your goals.
February 11
The Motivation Secret
When you've got the right goals in your training (and life), all the little things take care of themselves.
February 4
Action Offends The Inactive
A funny thing happens when you try to better yourself: other people try to stop you. Here’s why and how to deal with them.
January 28
Lessons from Football
Grinders win, greatness is planned, and your attitude determines everything. Works in the NFL and it'll work for you.
January 7
Fear is Good
Fear is the single best predictor of weightlifting success - not the absence of fear, but actually experiencing it.
January 6
Phoenix Theory
There are four stages to a successful physique transformation. And if you want to make it through them, you'd better be ready to burn. Here’s how.
December 12
Vision Quest
The more challenging the situation we overcome, the greater our stature. The demon you swallow gives you its power. Eat up.
November 28
The Kaizen Principle
Never be satisfied with your current level of skill or development. Always try to improve, in every aspect of your life.
November 21
Don't Be the Strongest Weakling
Being the strongest guy at Planet Fitness is like being the leanest kid at fat camp. If you want to push your limits, surround yourself with people who are ahead of you in the game.
November 12
Find Your Fight
What are you fighting for? Why do you do this? Answer that question and all this training and diet stuff will get easier and more rewarding.
October 29
Back to the Roots of Training
Keep it simple, but keep it hardcore. No gimmicks and no fluff. Clear out the clutter with these 12 principles, then get your butt into the squat rack.