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Holidays And Broken Promises
I know I’m sounding a bit pessimistic, but let’s be honest…it’s an American tradition to make and break New Year’s resolutions. Sure, some people keep them, but the vast majority will have long forgotten their goals by February 1st. Most of these failures fall into one of three categories:
They didn’t really want it.
They [...]
GPDT – Grim’s Power Density Training
What is GPDT? It stands for Grim’s Power Density Training, and it is a combination of a few training ideas that I like, with a few minor variances. Let me give you a quick break down of each style that went into the pot to make GPDT before I go into how to use it.
EDT [...]
Interview with Chaos and Pain, Jamie Lewis
I had the idea to interview one of the loudest guys on Internet forums, and self proclaimed asshole Jamie “Chaos And Pain” Lewis. It turns out that an interview is an exercise in futility. Jamie is like a bulldozer on steroids. So, what follows is more like a conversation and Jamie. Read on, as Jamie [...]
The Men’s Health Plague
God, I love the forums and magazines. Where else do I get to see people talk about things they have no clue about. Yet they are considered gods. Don’t get me wrong, some guys on the forums and in the magazines are awesome, but if I hear one more person talk about functional training and [...]
Dissecting HIT – High Intensity Training – Part 2
In part one of this 2 part article, I gave you a small taste of the history of hit. I made mention of the big 3 of the HIT family tree – Arthur Jones, Mike Mentzer, and Dorian Yates. In part two, I will expand on the theories and reasoning behind HIT, why it can [...]
Dissecting HIT – High Intensity Training – Part 1
HIT (or high intensity training) is by far one of the most underrated and misunderstood training philosophies on the planet. It has been a virtual roller coaster ride in popularity for this once loved idea. From its marketing genius beginnings, to its untimely death and revival, it has been one of the most loved and [...]
Getting Warmed Up
One question I see over and over again is how do I warm up? I rarely ever answer this question decisively, because it is my belief that a proper warm up is an individual thing. I have offered advice on the subject, but little in the way of instruction. Now I will break my silence.
It [...]
I Like Dirt
I like dirt! I like grime, sweat, spit, and bugs, and all the other nasty little things you find in my home gym. I like it all for one reason…the atmosphere it creates. Do you really think cavemen survived by attacking mammoths in a sterilized fitness center… HELL NO. I like all these things because [...]
Bones To Pick
People often know me for my online rants under my pseudonym Grim83. They view me as angry, or distraught, which I am. But I also do it to get the big points across in a way that you will remember. So bear with me now as I unleash my wrath on a few subjects.
Nutrition
I’m [...]
How Fast Food Ruined The World
When was the last time you went anywhere in the continental USA and didn’t have at least one fast food place within 5 minutes of you? They are everywhere. Hell, I swear they have got little stands in the forests just so you can get your Big Mac fix. But the purpose of this article [...]
The Truth Is In The Hands
There is one universal sign of a man’s work ethic: his hands. I don’t care how big he is, or how strong he appears to be. It’s the hands that tell the story.
How hard does he really go? How far does he push his limits? Only the hands can tell. There are guys who act [...]
Built Like A Fighter
What does a fighter look like? Generally a fighter is lean, strong, and muscular.
The general approach to building such a body is to – of course – be a fighter. But there are other paths for those who would rather not get punched in the face regularly. The next best path, if you ask most, [...]
Specialization Routine With A Kick
Do you have a lagging body part or two? Do you want renewed size in that pain in the neck body part that refuses to grow? Well then, I’ve got the routine for you!
Please forgive me for the infomercial opener. Sometimes I cant resist. But to be serious, every weightlifter who has put in his [...]
Your First Weightlifting Routine
Let me start off by welcoming you to weightlifting, and congratulating you on making the change. I remember those days well, and I hope you will revel in it, because I wish I had. And I wish that I had a well designed routine to propel my gains in my first year or so. Remember, [...]