My Mad Supplement Program

My Mad Supplement Program

Last post I gave a run-down on how to approach the douche-infested world of dietary supplements. While 90% of what lines the shelves is basically shit, there are some items that may improve your results. In this post I’ll outline exactly what I take to help build...
What Supplements Should You Take?

What Supplements Should You Take?

 New clients love to ask about supplements. And they hate my answer. “Ideally, you’ll take nothing,” I say. “Truth is, probably a few things. “It depends.” I’ve been in a quasi-dysfunctional relationship with the supplement industry for 20 years. As both...
You’re Too Boring to Build Muscle

You’re Too Boring to Build Muscle

My friend Sam said that he was “quitting bodybuilding.” Now Sam isn’t a bodybuilder per se. He’s never competed or immersed himself in the seductive world of Pro Tan, posing trunks, and tuna farts. But he does take his physique seriously, and until recently...
How to Help a Dad-Bod

How to Help a Dad-Bod

The circle is complete. Welcome to the Dad Bod era. Era is a bit of a stretch. I see this lasting about as long as an ill-advised fashion trend, like those 5 minutes when Kriss-Kross convinced teenaged mall rats to wear their pants backwards. For those who don’t know,...
Is It Your Duty to be Muscular?

Is It Your Duty to be Muscular?

“Duty is the essence of manhood.” – George S. Patton “What destroys a man more quickly than to work, think, and feel … as a mere automaton of duty?” — Friedrich Nietzsche I struggle with duty. I‘m not alone. It’s said that men are born with an innate...