Loading up on a bunch of gear is REALLY fun, but getting fit, whether at the local globo gym or in your beloved garage or basement gym, is the whole point of it all. Thankfully, we love discussing things like workout tips and nutrition essentials as much as we like breaking down the specs of the newest power rack.
In this section, you'll find information on everything from general fitness to more sport-specific interests, most notably CrossFit, Olympic Weightlifting, powerlifting, and rucking.
...because...it's much better when you actually USE all of that equipment than turning it into glorified clothing racks!
150 reps of anything in under 60 minutes is going to smoke you.
…but throw in high-skilled, strict movements like bar muscle-ups…
…and the requirement that the yuge 30,50,and 60-rep sets must be performed unbroken…
Bar-barian workout here we come!
You like lifting heavy, right?
If so, you probably love the deadlift. There aren’t too many other exercises where you can load the plates on like you can with the deadlift.
…and per that logic, you probably really love rack pulls. If you can deadlift a ton of weight, you can rack pull one-and-a-half tons.
A TRUE clash of the titans!
Does Rucking Build Muscle?
The short answer is “yes”, rucking definitely builds muscle.
However, there is a lot of nuance with this answer.
Today, we’ll discuss how lifting weights and rucking differ in both scale and size (literally!)
David Goggins is an ex-Navy SEAL, dubbed the “toughest man alive” due to his incredible athletic performance and accomplishments (in addition to his really stellar service record).
He has completed a bunch of ultra-distance events and has the world pull-up record.
Ready to feel lazy?
If you’re like most lifters on Earth, you’ve probably experienced the unimaginable shame of mixing up the RDL and the stiff leg deadlift.
That unimaginable shame…doesn’t feel good, man.
After today, you’ll never look like a classic “Romanian deadlift vs stiff leg deadlift mis-labeling buffoon (TM)” again!
The Norwegian Foot March is a rucking event with an aim to test the endurance and pure grit of those who dare to participate.
Like other ruck marches, it’s primarily a military training exercise that includes walking long distances with a weighted pack.
But when you finish this one, you get an AWESOME badge.
I’ll admit that anyone who actually knows me pretty well will be laughing at the thought of my lecturing anyone on “how to clean rubber gym floor mats”.
But…man…after reading some of this info on gym floors and germs…well…consider this your “trigger warning”!
Read up…or risk having a NASTY home gym!
If you’ve been hanging out around the gym (even if you mainly train at home!) long enough, you’ve probably seen some guys (usually bigger, more “experienced”-looking guys) slip on some odd-looking “straps” before certain lifts.
Today, we’re going to discuss these small, but extremely useful gym accessories and, most importantly, teach you how to use deadlift straps.
On September 19, 2023, CrossFit formally announced that The CrossFit Games would be moving to Fort Worth, Texas for the 2024 edition of the sport’s premier event.
In an attempt to gauge the immediate reactions to this major announcement, a short survey was created to gauge reactions to this announcement.
These are the results!
Regardless of where you’re at on the love-hate spectrum, the fact that there are numerous weighted vest benefits that accrue while wearing that heavy, stylish piece of fitness “attire” is indisputable.
Today, we’re going to explore all 16 of these weighted vest benefits!
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