It’s Not What You Do It’s How Hard You Do It – Workout Tips

Today in the strength and conditioning field there are as many ways to train athletes as there are different ways to run a football or basketball team. Being around collegiate athletics for almost 10 years I have seen hundreds of different strength and conditioning programs for virtually every sport. Some programs incorporate Olympic Lifting; some … Read more

Free Weights Versus Machines – Which One to Choose?

Free weights and machines are just tools to place stress and tension on your muscles. At STANFORD we use barbells, dumbbells, machines, leverage equipment, manual resistance, and body weight exercises. This provides variety psychologically and physically, allowing us to use change as a motivator. Your muscles cannot tell where the tension comes from. It is … Read more

7 Myths About Abs – Improve Your Workouts

Many would argue that abs are the most wanted muscle on any physique. But what’s realistic when it comes to abdominal endeavors? I decided to write about the 7 myths I hear most often. Hopefully, this clears up any misleading information. Most Common Ab Myths 1. I Must Train Abs for Hours for Them to … Read more

Powerlifting for Football

I learned a lesson about how strong I really was training for my sophomore football season in college. I was at World’s Gym by my school, all pumped up and feeling good about myself doing my ego booster exercises like Smith Machine bench and squat. Out of nowhere this mountain of a man came up … Read more

Work Out Or Wimp Out – Thinking of Skipping

Why you should go to the gym today. Thinking of skipping that workout today? Sounds tempting, doesn’t it? Sometimes it feels like you work out five or six days a week for one to three hours but you always manage to come across someone who works out less and looks better than you. Everyone has … Read more

Basic Training – Exercises to Become HUGE

Not as in military terms, however, it may seem like it to some. Basic training exercises are not glorious nor a whole lot a fun, but they are the basis of becoming HUGE! When we say “basic” we don’t actually mean “basic”, perhaps a more effective term would be “base” training. Before you can become … Read more

Stimulate Growth With Low-Incline Dumbbell Flys

Many people not only want to get stronger but are looking to add size to their chest. Think about it, adding more size to your chest effects the appearance of your midsection, and makes your waist look trimmer as well. Of course there are many ways to accomplish this but I have found that the … Read more

Don’t Be A Ceiling Thruster! – Workout Like a Pro

The correct form for the bench press requires that both your feet are touching the ground and your glutes, as well as your upper back remain anchored to the bench. Keep both shoulders back while keeping a slight arch in your lower back. So if this is the proper form how does a ceiling thruster … Read more