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Squatting every day
I’m in my 4th cycle of the Cube Method. So far, I’ve had gains and PRs each cycle. But, my gains on Deadlift and Bench have been greater than my Squat. My squat has always given me trouble. Maybe I overthink it, I don’t k now. So, I’m trying something new this cycle: Squatting every…
Read MoreThe Cube Method
The Cube Method is a training program created by Brandon Lilly. He’s a competitive powerlifter with a 2204 total (826.5 squat, 573 bench, 804.5 Deadlift). It is a 9-week program, consisting of 3 separate training sessions per 3 week block (per movement). The 4th training day each week is for assistance work/bodybuilding style work to…
Read MoreI finally realized that I was more important than my car
I know that statement sounds a bit weird. But, it’s true. Before I began this health journey, I remember a time when I babied my car a helluva lot more than I took care of my own body. I only took my car to hand-washed car washes. I was so careful about the service schedule and…
Read MoreUpdate on My Preferred Whey Protein Powder
I’ve been using a whey protein isolate for the last 4 years as part of my post-workout recovery. Real food is best. But, protein powder is convenient and it’s absorbed pretty quickly by the body. So, I drink it right after my training session while I’m making coffee and breakfast. I’ve tried a lot of…
Read MoreEating Fat Doesn't Make You Fat and Some Truths Behind Cholesterol and Heart Disease
It is a common myth that eating animal fats will make you fat and cause heart disease. It’s simply not true and it isn’t that simple to explain the causes behind diseases like atherosclerosis. Your body needs cholesterol to survive and be healthy. The cholesterol we eat has little to do with the cholesterol we measure…
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