Why I Hate the Jefferson Curl
Every few years, the fitness world gets obsessed with a new “cure-all” exercise that promises bulletproof results. One of the most persistent offenders? The Jefferson curl. Once again, I’m seeing it make the...
Every few years, the fitness world gets obsessed with a new “cure-all” exercise that promises bulletproof results. One of the most persistent offenders? The Jefferson curl. Once again, I’m seeing it make the...
If you’ve ever reached out to me and said, “Brian, I’ve got an L4/L5 or L5/S1 disc bulge—what do I do?” you’re not alone. These are the two most commonly affected areas of...
I’ve been captivated lately by Eric Bugenhagen — and not in a mocking or critical way. The guy’s doing absolutely unhinged, rounded-back deadlifts, belt squats with Jujimufu standing on the platform, and bizarre...
When it comes to teaching the squat, bench, and deadlift, there are critical mistakes I see over and over again — especially among new trainers and athletes. While we could easily dive into...
Bulgarian split squats have sparked a lot of debate in the strength training world—some people love them, others think they’re risky. So what’s my take? Like most things in training, the answer is:...
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