A Tip to Optimize Lying Leg Curls

prone leg curls with feet plantarflexed

To get the most out of lying (prone) leg curls, point your toes down (plantarflex) throughout the movement.    This takes the gastrocnemius (calf) out of the movement, because it’s put in a shortened (weaker) position.  Thus, all the work is on the hams.   You will have to use much less weight doing your [...]

Guilt Free Healthy Lasagna Recipe

Healthy Lasagna Alternative You can thank loyal reader (and one of my star pupils) Joseph R for this awesome Lasagna recipe.  Well, I guess we should really call it a lasagna alternative since it uses tortillas instead of noodles. Whatever it is, it’s a nutritious recipe that, according to Joseph, tastes REALLY good!  I’m looking [...]

Barbell Bench Press Depth: the REAL scoop!

How low should you go on barbell bench presses? Question: Recently I was at the gym benching and after I was done someone comes up to me and says I’m not going low enough. What i do is i go down until my arm is at a 90 degree angle. He told me to let [...]

FDA Warns Against & MuscleTech recalls Hydroxycut!

FDA urges dieters to stop taking Hydroxycut supplement due to potential liver damage. This is breaking news just released today.  While I’m not the biggest fan of the FDA, this certainly warrants further investigation. It seems a 19 year-old male has died from liver complications, allegedly brought on by use of Hydroxycut, a popular dietary [...]