Blog | Critical Bench

Fact or Fake: The Importance of Supplement Quality Control

Learn about the New York Attorney General’s report exposing GNC, Target, Walgreens, and Walmart for selling mislabeled herbal supplements.

Anchoring Attitudes: Music’s Influence on Mood and Performance

by Team Critical Bench

Discover how to use the art of anchoring to become stronger in the gym and see results faster with this guest article from Mike Gillette.

Steve Cook Interview with Critical Bench’s Ben Tatar

by Team Critical Bench

Explore Steve Cook’s rise to fame in an interview with Ben Tatar—world champion, cover model, and social media star with over a million followers.

Have You Ever Been Led by Passion?

by Chris Wilson

Discover your true passion—the one thing you’re constantly thinking about and striving to improve in, beyond casual interests. It’s a 7-letter secret. Click to find out!

Interview With IFBB Pro, Tobias Young

by Team Critical Bench

Meet Tobias Young, IFBB Pro and magazine cover athlete, in an interview with Ben Tatar. Discover his muscle-building secrets and global fitness impact.

Ben Tatar 2015 Arnold Interview

by Team Critical Bench

Dive into the Arnold Sports Festival with Ben Tatar: unique events, celebrity insights, and tips for attendees. Your all-access guide to fitness’s biggest event!

Awakening Your ‘MAN-Making’ Hormones: Essential Building Blocks of Muscle & Strength

by Chris Wilson

Discover how to unlock muscle growth with key anabolic hormones. Learn their roles, manage cortisol, and boost gains with tips on diet and exercise.

Strength IS the Foundation for Muscle MASS

by Chris Wilson

Discover the transformative power of the BIG 3 lifts: Squats, Deadlifts, Bench Press. Learn how they skyrocket strength and muscle mass in our journey.

Functional Training RUINED My Size & Strength

by Chris Wilson

A trainer’s shift from core-focused training to embracing heavy lifts after an injury reveals the power of compound exercises for true strength.

Execute Your Game Plan NOW (part 2)

by Chris Wilson

Explore how greatness is a choice shaping our lives and those around us, driven by character, effort, and unwavering values in the face of challenges.