I want to share with you all what I feel are the best feats of strength to perform in order to build a strong back, powerful body, and an impressive grip.| The Art of Manliness
Whenever you experience an injury or have a niggling pain in your lower back, you probably decide to completely rest up so that whatever ails you can heal and recover. But the pain doesn’t go away, so you introduce some light isolation movements to help with the recovery. But the pain still doesn’t go […]| The Art of Manliness
I’ve been barbell lifting for seven years. In that time I’ve hit some personal records that I’m proud of: a 615-lb deadlift, 225-lb shoulder press, and 465-lb squat. The last couple years though, I haven’t notched these kinds of big milestones for a combination of reasons, including dealing with injuries, having less time, and experiencing […]| The Art of Manliness
You cannot get both super lean and super strong at the same time. They are goals that are diametrically opposed to each other.| The Art of Manliness
Many of us want to learn a new skill or master a new area of expertise, but going deep in a subject takes time and money. There's another way.| The Art of Manliness
You better have some cash in your wallet and in the bank.| The Art of Manliness
Which should you do first when you work out -- cardio or weights? How long does it take to get in shape? How long does it take to get out of shape?| The Art of Manliness
Of all the main barbell lifts, the bench press is the most dangerous. In fact, it can kill you. If the bar slips from your hands during the lift, the loaded barbell can fall on your face, throat, or chest, ending your life relatively quickly. Or let’s say you don’t drop the bar but can’t […]| The Art of Manliness
Think summers full of exploring outside, going on campouts with friends, working on arts and crafts, pursuing new hobbies, and getting lost in good books is something you left behind with your boyhood? It doesn’t have to be when you join The Strenuous Life. Let The Strenuous Life be your portal to the kind of active, […]| The Art of Manliness
When it comes to fitness and nutrition, the nutrition part can cause a lot of confusion. There’s so much information out there about the best diet to follow and often the advice is contradictory. My guest today is here to clear up some of the confusion.| The Art of Manliness
Discover why one-rep max shouldn't be done too often and how to practice it. Tips and advice on how much to bench included in this weightlifting article.| The Art of Manliness