Being brutally strong is a prerequisite to having an impressive physique. That’s a fact, not my personal opinion. And there’s no movement more effective at building real world strength than lifting heavy stuff off the floor. I’m certainly not suggesting that everyone start ripping barbells off the floor, but it is important to find …
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Heat is given off in every chemical reaction. Your metabolism is the sum total of all of the chemical reactions in your body. Take your temperature regularly, and if it varies very far from the normal 98.6 degrees, you’re running less than optimally. In the long term, grip strength is directly correlated to all …
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There are only a few things you can count on in this world: death, taxes, the Patriots in the AFC Championship game, and you need more direct trunk training and rowing in your training program. I’ve covered the function of the “core” in the past. Whether you have back pain, you crumble in the …