In 1944, the Office of Strategic Services – the precursor to the CIA – distributed a secret pamphlet that described ways to sabotage enemies of the US during World War II. The Simple Sabotage Field Manual provided instructions for “citizen-saboteurs” in occupied countries like Norway and France who wanted to “sabotage” their own workplace, creating […]
Why It’s Time to Stop Lifting Weights
I was in the gym the other day, and saw a guy doing dumbbell curls. At least, I think they were supposed to be curls. It was more of a dumbbell swing – the curling equivalent of the kipping pull-up – where momentum (rather than the biceps) played a not entirely insignificant role in moving […]
What’s the Best Training Split for Building Muscle?
One question that seems to pop up on a weekly basis comes from readers who want to know what is the best training split for building muscle as fast as humanly possible. Unfortunately, there is no single “best training split,” as the effectiveness of a given program depends a lot on the person who’s doing […]
21 Things That Don’t Matter for Fat Loss, According to Science
Here, in no particular order, is a list of things that don’t matter when it comes to losing fat. 1. Fasted Cardio I like to start the day with some caffeine, followed by a morning walk with my dog. I used to think that doing so would help with fat loss. But, the research on […]
Eating Once a Day: The Simplest Diet Plan in The World?
You’ve read a few posts and articles from people who say they’ve lost weight by eating once a day. It all sounds very simple and easy, and you’re thinking about giving it a try. Does eating once a day get results? Can you really pig out every night and still lose weight? Or are you […]
Are DEXA Scans Accurate?
Earlier this week, I came across a forum post about a guy who got a DEXA scan for the first time. He’d estimated his own level of body fat, based on the way he looked in the mirror, at around 18-20%. But the DEXA scan told him that his body fat was 28.6%, and he […]
Ectomorph, Endomorph or Mesomorph? Why Body Types Don’t Matter
Today, I want to talk to you about body types. You’ve got the ectomorph (thin and tall), the mesomorph (athletic and muscular), and the endomorph (usually characterized as short and fat). There are plenty of training programs out there to hang their hat on the idea that somatotyping can help you “train smarter to maximize […]
The 3 Foods You Should Never, Ever Eat
Every day, it seems like you come across yet another article informing you of the grave risk posed to your waistline by a food you previously thought was okay. Many of these “fattening food” articles contain completely different foods. Follow them all to the letter, and you’ll be eating nothing but organic mung beans for […]
The Push Pull Legs Split: A Simple Muscle Building Routine That Works
If you want to use a push pull legs split – also known as the PPL workout – to build muscle, but you’re not quite sure how to go about it, this page will show you how. The Push Pull Legs Split As the name suggests, the push pull legs split involves three different workouts: […]
The 5×5 Workout: A Good Way to Put on Muscle?
Recently, I was reading about a guy who wanted a good way to put on muscle quickly. And, he was thinking about using a 5×5 workout to do it. Google around for information on 5×5, and you’ll find plenty of different opinions about whether it’s a good way to put on muscle. Some say that […]
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