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The 2020 Arnold Sports Festival & Covid-19 Impact The 2020 Arnold Sports Festival & Covid-19 Impact

 Featuring Ben Tatar, Interviewed by Chris Wilson Chris Wilson: What are your thoughts on the COVID-19 coronavirus impacting this year’s Arnold and the reactions by competitors and fans? Ben Tatar: Personally, my dad was telling me for weeks before March that there was a strong possibility the Arnold Expo could get canceled. My parents... [Read more]

The 2019 Arnold Sports Festival Interview featuring Ben Tatar The 2019 Arnold Sports Festival Interview featuring Ben Tatar

Interviewed by Chris Wilson, Head Strength Coach 1. Has HUGE & FREAKY been replaced by a lean more classic physique? Is the sport actually returning to its roots from the Golden Era and a more SLEEK physique? BEN TATAR: The culture has changed. In the past, there were many more freaks. Now there are competitions in multiple... [Read more]

How to Warm Up Before a Workout — Stretching vs Cardio How to Warm Up Before a Workout — Stretching vs Cardio

by Brian Klepacki, MS, CSCS, FMS2 Warming-up the wrong way before you workout could really screw up the workout. Keep reading to see exactly which warm-up is perfect for you. I’m Coach Brian, strength coach here with criticalbench.com and I’m giving you a couple of different types of warm-up styles that you need to do before you work... [Read more]

Never Do the Plank … (It Can Do More Harm Than Good) Never Do the Plank … (It Can Do More Harm Than Good)

by Brian Klepacki, MS, CSCS, FMS2   I’m Coach Brian, creator and author of Crunchless Core, and everybody’s heard of the plank. Everybody does the plank. Everybody thinks that the plank is the best core exercise on the planet. However, you should never do the plank – if you have these issues. The plank is a great exercise. Don’t... [Read more]

Glute Strength Benefits – Why You Need Strong Glutes Glute Strength Benefits – Why You Need Strong Glutes

by Brian Klepacki, MS, CSCS, FMS2 I’m Coach Brian, strength coach here at Critical Bench and also the creator and author of Unlock Your Glutes. We love talking about the glutes, but we also love sharing information about the glutes because the glutes are the powerhouse of the body and they’re crucial to having healthy glutes if you care about... [Read more]

Christmas Detox Latte Christmas Detox Latte

by Coach Tonya Fines Green Tea will help you lose weight!  Red Tea will boost your immune system!  Herbal Tea will facilitate a detox!  What if you could have ALL 3 in one delicious drink  . . . while still enjoying the holiday season! This is not a snake oil “pitch,” this is not the latest, greatest nutrition trend, this is not some cool fad... [Read more]

Paleo Diet for Beginners – How to BEGIN Eating Paleo Paleo Diet for Beginners – How to BEGIN Eating Paleo

by Carissa Alinat, Ph.D. in Nursing Chris Wilson: Hello there, welcome. Thank you so much for tuning in. Coach Chris sitting here in the Critical Bench Compound office and I’m here today with Nurse Practitioner and weight loss expert Carissa Alinat. Carissa Alinat: Hi there. CW: Carissa is here today because we want her to talk about a paleo diet... [Read more]

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Articles

The 2020 Arnold Sports Festival & Covid-19 Impact The 2020 Arnold Sports Festival & Covid-19 Impact

 Featuring Ben Tatar, Interviewed by Chris Wilson Chris Wilson: What are your thoughts on the COVID-19 coronavirus... 


The 2019 Arnold Sports Festival Interview featuring Ben Tatar The 2019 Arnold Sports Festival Interview featuring Ben Tatar

Interviewed by Chris Wilson, Head Strength Coach 1. Has HUGE & FREAKY been replaced by a lean more classic... 


How to Warm Up Before a Workout — Stretching vs Cardio How to Warm Up Before a Workout — Stretching vs Cardio

by Brian Klepacki, MS, CSCS, FMS2 Warming-up the wrong way before you workout could really screw up the workout.... 


Never Do the Plank … (It Can Do More Harm Than Good) Never Do the Plank … (It Can Do More Harm Than Good)

by Brian Klepacki, MS, CSCS, FMS2   I’m Coach Brian, creator and author of Crunchless Core, and everybody’s... 


Glute Strength Benefits – Why You Need Strong Glutes Glute Strength Benefits – Why You Need Strong Glutes

by Brian Klepacki, MS, CSCS, FMS2 I’m Coach Brian, strength coach here at Critical Bench and also the creator and author... 


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Reviews

A Scientific Breakdown of an Advanced Testosterone Support Formula – TDrive A Scientific Breakdown of an Advanced Testosterone Support Formula – TDrive

Written By: Brian Klepacki, MS, CSCS, CISSN We have all heard this word before; testosterone. Depends on the type of person... 


Feast Your Fat Away Interview With Nate Miyaki Feast Your Fat Away Interview With Nate Miyaki

Summary of Interview with Nate Miyaki And his new book Feast Your Fat Away Below is a great interview conducted with Nate... 


How To Go Old School to Get That New Body – MP3 Interview & Review How To Go Old School to Get That New Body – MP3 Interview & Review

Coach Chris Wilson of Team Critical Bench interviews John Rowley. John is a fitness celebrity that is partners with Steve... 


Home Workout Revolution Review Home Workout Revolution Review

By Mike Westerdal Whether it’s due to the long cold winters or a generally more active lifestyle, Canada has a penchant... 


Suspension Revolution Review Suspension Revolution Review

    Dan Long, CPT, CKMT, is a renowned fitness professional who is well-known as a Fat Loss Motivational Advisor, Life... 


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Interviews

The 2020 Arnold Sports Festival & Covid-19 Impact The 2020 Arnold Sports Festival & Covid-19 Impact

 Featuring Ben Tatar, Interviewed by Chris Wilson Chris Wilson: What are your thoughts on the COVID-19 coronavirus... 


The 2019 Arnold Sports Festival Interview featuring Ben Tatar The 2019 Arnold Sports Festival Interview featuring Ben Tatar

Interviewed by Chris Wilson, Head Strength Coach 1. Has HUGE & FREAKY been replaced by a lean more classic... 


Paleo Diet for Beginners – How to BEGIN Eating Paleo Paleo Diet for Beginners – How to BEGIN Eating Paleo

by Carissa Alinat, Ph.D. in Nursing Chris Wilson: Hello there, welcome. Thank you so much for tuning in. Coach Chris sitting... 


NO MORE BULKING! How to Build Lean Muscle Mass NO MORE BULKING! How to Build Lean Muscle Mass

by Frank Rich, Creator of MASSTHETIC MUSCLE Hey guys, Frank Rich coming at you from the Critical Bench Compound in Tampa,... 


The 30th Anniversary Arnold Sports Festival Interview featuring Ben Tatar | Critical Bench The 30th Anniversary Arnold Sports Festival Interview featuring Ben Tatar | Critical Bench

Interviewed by Chris Wilson, Head Strength Coach 1. Are the Days of the HUGE & FREAKY Bodybuilder Dead? Ben Tatar: The... 


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There Are More Than 277 Scientific Studies Proving Creatine Monohydrate's Positive Effects On Muscle Growth And Strength... So Why Doesn't It Work For Many People? Read the case against creatine... 


Flood Your Body With Testosterone Naturally

It is a proven fact that testosterone is the most important hormone for serious bodybuilders. No other hormone influences whether all your hard work in the gym results in lean, ripped muscle or flabby failure.... 


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