I still remember the Tuesday afternoon when my shoulder gave up. It was raining hard outside. I was in my garage gym. I picked up a heavy dumbbell to do a side raise. Halfway up, I felt a sharp pinch. It was not a good pain. It was a warning shot. I dropped the weight. … Read more
My arms used to be my biggest insecurity. I remember looking in the mirror on a rainy Tuesday after a gym session. I had just finished a heavy chest day. I felt strong, but my arms looked flat. It was frustrating. I was doing all the big lifts. I bench pressed every week. I did … Read more
I remember the exact moment I realized I was training wrong. I had been going to the gym for six months. I never missed a “back day.” I pulled heavy weights. I grunted. I sweated. I thought I was doing everything right. Then, I saw a photo of myself at the beach. My back looked … Read more
I remember looking at my home gym last winter. It was a cold Tuesday night. I had a bench and a few dumbbells. They were great tools. But I felt stuck. I missed the smooth feel of the cable machines at the commercial gym. My workouts felt stale. I could not get a good pump … Read more