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The Top Article of the Week

The Difference Between Inspiring and Shaming -- James Fell

This week's top article of the week doesn't go to one backed by science and data driven anecdotes.  This week's top article goes to James Fell's idea of inspiration.

It's different from the normal articles but posted, but it's an idea that the fitness industry can benefit from, and more importantly so can our clients.

 

Strength Training

Why Do Squats Hurt? (And How to Fix The Problems) -- Adam Bornstein

The Pros and Cons of Powerlifting Training -- Ben Bruno, T-Nation

The Most Under-Utilized Exercises for Developing Devastating Power -- Joey Percia, BretContreras.com

The Belt Bible -- Greg Nuckols

How to Organize Your Workouts for Optimal Muscle Building -- Eric Bach, Roman Fitness Systems

General Health

The Best (probably) Core Strengthening Exercises To A Healthier Spine (progressions included) -- Matthew Ibrahim, PTDC

Stretching the Low Back Muscles -- Dean Somerset

The Most Important Three Words in Strength and Conditioning -- Eric Cressey

Using VMO Research as a Teaching Tool for Understanding Evidence-Based Decision Making -- Bret Contreras

The 5 Most Common (And Most Preventable) Running Injuries -- Jeff Ford, Breaking Muscle

 

Fat Loss

You're Fat Because You're Stupid -- Bryan Krahn

Star Wars Explains Why We are All Fat -- Steve Kamp, Nerd Fitness

The Wave Method -- Paul Nobles, Eat to Perform

"Have You Lost Weight?" --Jenny Kanevsky

Should Dieting Be a Miserable Experience? -- Tara Senic

 

Bodybuilding

9 Reasons Why Women Should Not Train Like Men -- Menno Henselmans

Everything You Need To Know About Hypertrophy - Part 1 -- Gregg Slater, Shredded By Science

The Bench Press Cheat Sheet -- Martijn, JMax Fitness

Training Principles for Building Muscle -- Ben Coomber

The Complete Guide to Biceps Training -- Clay Hyght, T-Nation

 

Nutrition

Detoxes: An Undefined Scam -- Sol Orwell

Salt: the good, the bad, the ugly? -- Anthony Dexmier

10 High-Fat Foods That Are Actually Super Healthy -- Kris Gunnars, Authority Nutrition

One Simple Method for Keeping Yourself Accountable -- Omar Atlas