America is the best nation on Earth and that is a scientific fact. Why is this an undeniable fact? It’s not because we invented freedom, or Coca-Cola and McDonalds, and as much as I would…
Why Everyone Should Lift Weights
As the self-proclaimed “Sith Lord of Strength,” there’s one thing I (absolutely) believe you should be doing. You should be lifting weights. But my reasoning why may surprise you, as it has nothing…
Progressive Overload: The Ancient Secret to Getting Stronger
Have you ever heard of Milos of Croton? Sure, he sounds like someone from Game of Thrones. But he was a real dude. And his story is the best example of how to progress in the…
15,000 Plus Pages: Or, The Kick Ass Lessons I Learned from 48 Different Books in 2020
2020 wasn’t any different than any other year. Okay, it was a leap year so it had 366 days vs 365. But it still had 12 months and 4 seasons. Okay, so it also had…
Opening Up About My Mental Health
I’m embarrassed to admit this, but I’ve been thinking a lot about the Dallas Cowboys lately. Specifically, I’ve been thinking the most about Dak Prescott. This began long before his season ending injury a few…
How to Feel Your Triceps
Ever notice the writing on the side view mirror of your car? It says, “objects in mirror are closer than they appear.” What you see reflected in those mirrors appears smaller and farther away because…
The Bodybuilding Secret Bodybuilders Barely Talk About (and it’s not what you think)
*A version of this article appeared on Bryan Krahn’s website as a guest post.* Knowledge is a slippery slope. A small amount can turn any novice into baton twirling know-it-all. Give sedentary Jerry a little…
7 Workout Finishers that Will Jack Up Your Heart Rate and Leave You Soaked in Sweat
1992 was a great year. And it was an even better year because one of the coolest video games young Robbie Farlow had ever seen was released. But there was a problem: my mother vehemently…
Stress: And Why it Matters in Regards to Exercise
Stress is a misused and misunderstood word. Everything is a stressor to your body. But some types of stress are good for you. There are two kinds of stress: Eustress – stress that’s quickly settled…
Is Your Mom to Blame for Your Unhealthy Diet?
What matters more in shaping who you are as a person: your parents or your environment? Let’s assume you have the same parents, but instead of growing up in London or Boston, you’d grown up…