There is a preconceived notion that if women lift weights they will get ‘bulky’.  Carissa Johnson is here to tell you the truth. Weights, while intimidating for some, have countless benefits for both men and women. And to the one who asks will weightlifting make me bulky? The answer is a resounding, heck no! Unless […]

There is no ‘one size fits all’ when it comes to strength and conditioning.  Hall of Fame Powerlifter Brad Gillingham shares what unique implement you’re missing from your arsenal that can add strength, power, muscle, and grip. The sledgehammer can be a useful piece of equipment to develop powerful forearm, grip and bicep strength. Increased […]

Becoming an overhead press monster doesn’t come from just lifting weight overhead all the time.  Strength athlete Eric Todd talks about 3 components that are crucial to being strong overhead. When competing in strongman, almost every contest I entered contained some kind of an overhead press in it.  Now that I am competing almost exclusively […]

Our muscle plays a critical role in healthy aging and Master’s Powerlifter Brad Gillingham is here to share some ways to combat age-related muscle and strength loss. Staying Strong for Life It is no secret that as we age, we lose muscle and strength. It takes longer to recover between workouts, and everything seems to […]

There are a plethora of exercise movements out there that are beneficial, but Pro Boxer Mike Kurzeja thinks getting back to the basics is a good place to start. A good old fashion ‘prison’ workout is good for almost any athlete. What is a ‘prison’ workout?  A ‘prison’ workout is comprised of body weight only […]

Heavy lifting can be difficult if you don’t have a training partner. Hall of fame powerlifter Brad Gillingham is here to share how he does his bench press speed training that doesn’t require having assistance.

The squat is a compound movement that is great to add to any training repetiteur as it allows you to build stability and strength.  Personal trainer & team myHMB athlete Jennifer Dietrick is here with some key points to perform them correctly. Squats are one of my favorite exercises. With all exercises, it’s most important […]

There is some controversy around having too much muscle when it comes to athletes. Some say it can hinder flexibility and agility. Strength & Conditioning Coach Brad Gillingham is here to disprove this muscle-bound myth. Athletes engage in strength training to improve performance by gaining muscle mass, speed, power, strength, and endurance. In other words, […]