This Is the Rise of the Musclebuilder
From the Brickyard | Subject: A funny observation from the trenches —— The gym is a jungle—and every jungle’s got its wildlife. Two of the most interesting species I’ve seen? The Camper and the Flitterer. You’ve probably spotted them before…you just didn’t have names. Well, now you do. The Camper The Camper is a guy … Read more
From the Brickyard | Subject: Why real growth happens when you’re out cold —— You tear it down in the gym. You feed it in the kitchen. But you build it in bed. Indeed, you don’t grow in the gym. You grow mostly in your sleep. This means that you could train like a savage, … Read more
From the Brickyard | Subject: Fueling the Musclebuilder —— You want a body that turns heads—and doesn’t break down under pressure. One that performs like a weapon and looks like it was chiseled from stone. That’s the goal, right? Then you need a plan that fuels growth without feeding fat. Here’s how to eat like … Read more
Life will trick you into thinking it’s permanent. That you’ve got time. That you’ll always have tomorrow, next week, next year. You might not. Things change fast. One minute you’re here, the next…you’re a memory. Dust. You say you’ll start tomorrow, next week, next month. But what if tomorrow, next week, next month don’t come? … Read more
From the Brickyard | Subject: Shave off those locks and own it —— You start noticing a little extra hair in the sink. The corners of your hairline begin their slow retreat. One day, you see it in the mirror—your dome’s going bare. Relax, brother. You’re not broken. You’re becoming part of a proud lineage … Read more
In 1776, a few men put ink to paper and changed the course of history. They didn’t ask for permission. They didn’t wait until it felt safe. They stood up, said “No more,” and declared their independence from tyranny. It wasn’t pretty. It wasn’t easy. But it was the beginning of something better. So here’s … Read more
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