This Is the Rise of the Musclebuilder
Just like a painter needs a brush, we Musclebuilders need our implements, our tools to stimulate hypertrophy. And like most tools in life, some are better suited for the job than others. Here’s how I rank the major training implements—based on how well they help you stimulate in a way that’s: Let’s roll. 1. Machines … Read more
From the Brickyard | Subject: This is the rise of the Musclebuilder —— For years, I trained hard—but aimless. Kinda muscular. Kinda strong. Kinda fit. I dabbled in everything, hoping it would add up to something. But it didn’t. I was a generalist. Always sweating…but never building. Moving a lot…but going nowhere. And then it … Read more
Want to live and lift longer? Want to keep training, fathering, building, and kicking ass into your 80s and beyond? Start by doing this one thing every time you get in a vehicle: Click that damn seat belt. It’s free, takes two seconds, and it could save your life—or the life of someone you love. … Read more
From the Brickyard | Subject: You don’t have to leave Earth to level up —— Ever wonder what you’d weigh on Jupiter? Probably not. But I did. At 200 lbs on Earth, I’d clock in at a crushing 528 pounds on Jupiter. That’s like wearing a 328-lb weighted vest 24/7. Walking? Brutal leg day. Getting … Read more
From the Brickyard | Subject: Find somewhere to train…then train! —— You’ve got three roads to an Iron Temple: Build a home gym. Get a commercial gym membership. Or mix the two and forge your own training ground hybrid. Which one’s best? That depends on you—your lifestyle, personality, and goals. There’s no “right” answer. But … Read more
From the Brickyard | Subject: More muscle = more life —— Most people think muscle’s just for show. Just for the mirror. Just for flexing. They’re wrong. Dead wrong. Muscle is more than aesthetics—it’s a foundation for a better life. Brick by brick, rep by rep, it upgrades everything you touch. Let’s break it down. … Read more
It’s finally warm out, and I’ve been spending more time in nature—hiking, breathing, listening. And it hit me: Nature works slow…but steady. Take the oak tree. It can take 40+ years to become a towering beast. No shortcuts. No gimmicks. Just time and unwavering growth. That’s exactly how musclebuilding works. If you’re walking into the … Read more
From the Brickyard | Subject: A gigantic fan ranks the time-travel trilogy —— I’m a gigantic BTTF fan. Always have been. Always will be. All three movies bring something to the table, but like anything worth ranking—some rise above the rest. So here’s my totally correct (and maybe controversial) fan ranking of the legendary time-travel trilogy. … Read more