Gaining muscle and losing fat at the same time is often held up as the Holy Grail of body recomposition. A desirable goal, that advanced
Author: Conor Heffernan
Conor is Assistant Professor of Physical Culture and Sport Studies at the University of Texas at Austin. When not in the library or the gym, he likes to try his hand at writing, often with mixed results.
Sigmund Klein and the invention of Leg Curl?
Lifters today often take machine training for granted. From leg presses to leg extensions, its easy to think that such inventions have existed since the
The Mr. USA Story Or How Steve Michalik Trained – 1972
A bodybuilder known for the intensity of his workouts and dietary protocols, the late Steve Michalik was one of a kind. Capable of overcoming
The History of Peanut Butter
One of the few things to unite meat-eaters, vegetarians and even vegans, peanut butter is perhaps the great leveller of the fitness industry. High in
Vic Tanny, ‘Clancy Ross’s Training Program,’ Strength & Health Magazine 1949
Clancy Ross was one of America’s most impressive mid-century bodybuilders. Winner of the 1945 AAU Mr. America, Ross appeared on multiple bodybuilding magazines during these
What did Eugen Sandow Eat?
How many times do you eat a day? Do you eat carbs after 3pm? Post-workout protein shake? Such are the questions faced by the modern