Bodybuilding

Jesse McMeekin

Burning Fat vs. Building Muscle: Goal-Specific Programing Considerations

Burning fat and building muscle—at some point you've probably tried to do both. There's a lot of advice out there about how to manipulate...

Jesse McMeekin

Biomechanics for Bros

...A down and dirty reference for anyone more concerned with getting jacked than getting nerdy. Biomechanics can be intimidating; the...

Jesse McMeekin

"Stone Soup" for Strength Training

An old children's story has a lot to teach us about resourcefulness, optimism, and cooperation. What's more, it may help you—and your...

Jesse McMeekin

Four Keys to Smart Ass Training

Squats and deadlifts are great, but they may not be the best bet for building a bigger booty. If you're serious about lower body power—or...

Jesse McMeekin

The Thinking Man's Guide to Getting Stupid

On any given day and in any given gym, odds are pretty good you can find a dude in a stringer tank, beanie, and oversized headphones...

Jesse McMeekin

The Paradox of Progression

On the surface of things, they seem complementary: progress and progression. So how can one stand in the way of the other? Understanding...

Jesse McMeekin

Cardio and Hypertrophy—Part 2

Does cardio kill your gains? Or can it actually boost them? And how does HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training) effect muscle growth? In...

Jesse McMeekin

Bulk Up With Training Density

Advanced lifters looking for ways to keep packing on the muscle may find that chasing volume and intensity isn't enough anymore. Training...

Jesse McMeekin

Cardio and Hypertrophy—Part 1

Could cardio be the key to unlocking new muscle growth? Or does it burn muscle faster than you can put it on? Spoiler alert: bros need...