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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... 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 Has HUGE & FREAKY been replaced by a lean more classic physique?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... read more

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 industry has changed. It has a broader appeal. I think the main reason is that health is seen as paramount and most people don’t... read more

REAL LIFE Self Defense – My Personal Experience REAL LIFE Self Defense – My Personal Experience

By Chris Wilson, SSN, RKC I never want to be a victim. Not that anyone would ever ‘choose’ to be a victim of an attack but many of us go through life thinking that …something like that would never happen to me! Now I know that’s foolish thinking.... read more

10 Super Foods for Athletes 10 Super Foods for Athletes

By Chris Wilson, SSN, RKC I know there is considerable confusion with many young lifters and athletes about their diet. Lots of diverse information to sift through in separating nutrition from nonsense. “Should I eat this or that, someone told me never... read more

2017 Arnold Sports Festival featuring Ben Tatar | Critical Bench 2017 Arnold Sports Festival featuring Ben Tatar | Critical Bench

Interviewed by Chris Wilson, Head Strength Coach Chris Wilson: How was the 2017 Arnold Sports Festival Amazing and What Could Have Been Better? Explain why? Ben Tatar: Here’s how the Arnold Sports Festival was AMAZING and where it could have been... read more

Big Arms in a HURRY for Beginners Big Arms in a HURRY for Beginners

By Chris Wilson, Head Strength Coach One of the most talked about subjects in the gym for all beginner lifters is arm training. If you’re more of a beginner lifter and are frustrated with super slow arm growth, keep reading. This routine could yield... read more

Shoulder Workout for MASS (that you’ve never done) Shoulder Workout for MASS (that you’ve never done)

By Chris Wilson, Head Strength Coach I have been involved in the iron game for 20 plus years and I have never been able to understand why certain bodybuilders/weightlifters possess an immense faculty for making exercise difficult. So here’s a crazy... read more

Have You Ever Been Led by Passion? Have You Ever Been Led by Passion?

By Chris Wilson     What is your “fuel” in life? More specifically, what “thing” in your life do you think about 24/7 (besides chicks guys) and want to constantly find ways to get better at doing? I’m not talking about a casual interest... read more

Execute Your Game Plan NOW (part 2) Execute Your Game Plan NOW (part 2)

Choosing to be great is just that, a choice.  That means that we are in control of our lives which seems evident but is certainly worth some thought. You see, some choices we make in life are harder than others because the consequences of our actions... read more

Execute Your Game Plan NOW (part 1) Execute Your Game Plan NOW (part 1)

Stop hitting the RESET button each year and start living each year WITHOUT a plan B. When 01/01 arrives, many of us are optimistic. We are on point and ready. For the first time in a long time we feel motivated and focused on ourselves. We feel an extra... read more