This Is the Rise of the Musclebuilder
From the Brickyard | Subject: Otter Mode…a look that’s not for the faint of heart —- You’ve probably heard the term “Otter Mode” floating around the bodybuilding space. But just what the hell is it, really? The Breakdown Otter Mode isn’t trying to look like an actual otter (but whatever you’re into, brother. I don’t … Read more
From the Brickyard | Subject: Can you, and should you, add in other physical activities? —- You’re a Musclebuilder, an athlete, living the lifestyle forging your physique. But now you’re wondering… “Can I add other physical activities without wrecking my gains?” Short answer: Yes. Long answer: Yes, but…it depends. Let’s break it down. 1. The … Read more
From the Brickyard | Subject: Weight is sexy, but it’s not the only thing that matters —- There’s a phrase you’ll hear tossed around in certain corners of the gym. Usually from the guy wearing wrist wraps, a powerlifting belt, knee sleeves, and chalk…just to bench 185. “If the bar ain’t bending, you’re just pretending!” … Read more
We live disciplined lives. We train with intention. We eat like it fuels our mission. We guard our sleep. We keep stress on a leash. We avoid the vices that drag lesser men off-course. But here’s the truth: A man can’t live in monk-mode forever (Unless you’re actually a monk…in which case, salute!). Sometimes you … Read more
From the Brickyard | Subject: It didn’t win any Oscars, but it won my heart —— You can keep your classics. Your black-and-white tearjerkers. Your Hallmark specials. Give me Jingle All the Way. Arnold. Sinbad. Turbo Man. Peak 90s chaos. Pure childhood adrenaline. It’s not the “best” Christmas movie. But it is the one burned … Read more
From the Brickyard | Subject: Breakfast…the most important meal, or marketing hype? —- We’ve heard it since we were kids: “Breakfast is the most important meal of the day!” But is it really? Or is it just another old-school slogan people repeat without thinking? Because here’s the truth: The Musclebuilder doesn’t live by clichés. We … Read more
Thanksgiving hits different when you get older. When you’re a kid, it’s turkey, pumpkin pie, the parade on TV, cousins sprinting around the house, and the promise that Christmas is around the corner. But when you’re a man—a man with responsibilities, a man with a mission—the day shifts. It becomes a pause. A breath. A … Read more
From the Brickyard | Subject: Making gains doesn’t require tons of time —- Life moves fast. Kids. Work. Romance. Bills. Projects. Half your day is already spoken for before you even sip your tea. We’re not 19 with zero responsibilities and unlimited gym time. But that doesn’t mean we fold. Not us. Not the Musclebuilder. … Read more