By Marc "Spud" Bartley Creatine has been around for quite some time and has many, many clinical studies documenting its benefits, which most people agree upon. Most of the customers I work with understand creatine’s strength-enhancing and cell-volumizing capabilities (muscle fullness and size). These are more than well documented. But creatine has other benefits that
by Marc "Spud" Bartley Creatine has been around for quite some time and has many, many clinical studies documenting its benefits, which most people agree upon. Most of the customers I work with understand creatine’s strength-enhancing and cell-volumizing capabilities (muscle fullness and size). These are more than well documented. But creatine has other benefits that
One of the keys to success in just about any gym related endeavor is sleep. I think we all know it's important, but only a few of us actually embrace the profound effect it has on everything from fat loss and muscle building to mood and sexual drive. All I'm saying is before you worry
Buy American. That is something we hear all the time but how many of you do this as much as you can? It is a small thing that we can do to strengthen our economy and out Americans to work. This month we are featuring a product that was made because the owner went to
by Art McDermott of Matrix Strength and Fitness There are really two groups of athletes out there now that school has started. Group 1 - Athletes who are in-season right now Group 2 - Athletes who are preparing for sports in the winter or spring only Let's look as questions dealing with both groups. First
Last month Jason F., Zbins (Murph’s note: What kind of name is Zbins and who gave him that name?) and I went down to the RPS Supreme Iron Warrior World Championships in Newark NJ for a little powerlifting weekend. We took the Challenger down to Dirty Jersey. On the way we stopped at Rein's Deli
“How does the pill affect females when it comes to fat loss and strength/powerlifting?” -Anonymous Dear Anonymous, First off, let me commend you for asking a great question! There are a lot of women who are curious about this subject, and yet there is not a lot of information available. Secondly, let me curse you
The Vincent Dizenzo Bench Seminar at TPS last month was a great success. If you don't know who Vincent Dizenzo is, you better check the record board! Vincent is a record setting Elitefts.com-sponsored bench press technician with many great lifts, including a 600lb RAW Press and a recent 1st place win with a 850lb multi-ply bench in
I love writing this column each month. I am VERY proud and grateful to have been lucky enough to be born in the greatest country in the world, a country where many people wish they were born. I am also proud to do my part to keep America strong. I do this by trying my hardest to
By Greg Robins The Biggest Mistake The biggest mistake I see people make, both beginners and advanced lifters alike, is working at 95% and above of what they're capable of too often. Why does it suck? 1. It sucks because it's not repeatable: Working at such a high intensity is too neurally demanding. In order
