Articles
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...
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 Has HUGE & FREAKY been replaced by a lean more classic physique?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...
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...
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....
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....
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Athlete Interviews
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 Has HUGE & FREAKY been replaced by a lean more classic physique?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...
Interview with Fitness Superstar Tony Catanzaro as he Battles Parkinson’s Disease
By Critical Bench Reporter Ben Tatar Monster Ben Tatar: Tony, the Superman of Fitness, you recently have had to face Parkinson’s disease....
Interview with Extreme Weight Loss Program Inventor – Justin Lawrence
Interview with Justin Lawrence (Extreme Weight Loss Program Inventor.) Interviewed by CB Reporter Ben Tatar Justin Lawrence is the inventor...
Ben Tatar 2014 Arnold Interview
Ben Tatar 2014 Arnold Interview By Anthony Alayon 1) Anthony Alayon: How is the Arnold different from the Olympia? Ben Tatar: The Arnold has...
Interview with 2013 Super Bowl Champion Brendon Ayanbadejo
Interviewed by: Ben Tatar (Iron Man Magazine featured. ) Brendon Ayanbadejo has just achieved every NFL great’s dream; he has won the Super...
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Bench Press
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...
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 Has HUGE & FREAKY been replaced by a lean more classic physique?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...
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...
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....
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, Florida. I’m...
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Bodybuilding and Muscle Building
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...
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...
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...
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....
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, Florida. I’m...
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Fat Loss
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...
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....
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....
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, Florida. I’m...
The Subconscious Eater (Part 2) Our Emotional Connection to Food
By Brian Klepacki, MS, CISSN, CSCS Despite our best intentions, we still make bad choices when it comes to food. One of the primary reasons is...
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Fat Loss Reviews
Suspension Revolution Review
Dan Long, CPT, CKMT, is a renowned fitness professional who is well-known as a Fat Loss Motivational Advisor, Life Coach and Mentor, and...
The 7 Habits of Effective Weight Loss
Have you ever looked at an overweight person, maybe even yourself, and thought, “That person just needs discipline. If only they’d expend...
Fat Loss Forever (FLF) Review
John Romaniello & Mike Westerdal For most guys, shedding unwanted body fat is a persistently difficult task. And while there is no shortage...
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Fitness Experts
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...
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...
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, Florida. I’m...
2015 Las Vegas Olympia Interview featuring Ben Tatar
2015 Las Vegas Olympia Interview featuring Ben Tatar By Anthony Alayon Anthony Alayon: For those who don’t know you that well, can you...
Interview With IFBB Pro Tobias Young
Interview with Tobias Young Interviewed by Ben Tatar Tobias Young is a sponsored athlete by Optimum Nutrition. He has been on different magazine...
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Free Reports
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....
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....
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, Florida. I’m...
Meet Your Inner Thigh – UNLOCK & Develop Your Adductors
by Brian Klepacki, MS, CSCS, FMS2 Hey, everybody. I’m Coach Brian Klepacki, certified strength and conditioning specialist. I’m also a functional...
The Subconscious Eater (Part 2) Our Emotional Connection to Food
By Brian Klepacki, MS, CISSN, CSCS Despite our best intentions, we still make bad choices when it comes to food. One of the primary reasons is...
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Health and Fitness
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...
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...
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...
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....
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....
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Hormones
BPA’s, Phthalates and the Extinction of Man
By Chris Wilson, Head Strength Coach Specialist in Sports Nutrition The last few decades have seen a dramatic increase in the feminization of...
The Demasculinization of the American Male
By Mike Westerdal, CPT, RKC President CriticalBench.com There has been an alarming trend since the 1980’s that has been threatening the...
Intermittent Fasting and Growth Hormone
A Fat Loss 1-2 Punch that TRIPLES Fat Loss Guest Post By John Romaniello creator of Fat Loss Forever Yesterday, I told you about Intermittent...
Training Techniques To Combat Stubborn Fat
Summary by Mike Westerdal Unfortunately, shedding unwanted fat is a lot more complicated than just cutting back on calories and adding in...
Side Effects of Elevated Estrogen for Men
By Mike Westerdal Testosterone is the male sex hormone that makes a man ‘a man.’ Testosterone is dominant in men. It drives the...
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Injury Reviews
ACL Tear Prevention Program Review
Click Here to Learn More About Deceleration Training Injuries are the bane of every athlete’s existence. Even the most seemingly minor...
Muscle Imbalances Revealed Review
by Mike Westerdal The word ‘balance’ generally refers to an even distribution of weight or a state of equilibrium. Balance is something...
Review of the 7-Day Back Pain Cure
In all my years hanging around gyms around the world, I don’t think I have ever encountered a lifter who has not experienced a back injury...
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Interviews
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...
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...
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...
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, Florida. I’m...
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....
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Life
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....
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...
Interview with Fitness Superstar Tony Catanzaro as he Battles Parkinson’s Disease
By Critical Bench Reporter Ben Tatar Monster Ben Tatar: Tony, the Superman of Fitness, you recently have had to face Parkinson’s disease....
Metamorphosis of the Fitness Industry at LIVE Events
By Ben Tatar, CriticalBench.com Contributor I have been involved with the fitness industry since 1997 and I have seen the big changes going into...
BPA’s, Phthalates and the Extinction of Man
By Chris Wilson, Head Strength Coach Specialist in Sports Nutrition The last few decades have seen a dramatic increase in the feminization of...
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Muscle Building
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...
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...
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....
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....
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, Florida. I’m...
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Muscle Building Reviews
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 you are but many...
Review of Waterbury’s High Frequency Training
Meet Chad Chad Waterbury is a neurophysiologist and fitness author whose unique training methods have been embraced by a wide range of athletes,...
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Nutrition
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....
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...
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...
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, Florida. I’m...
Meet Your Inner Thigh – UNLOCK & Develop Your Adductors
by Brian Klepacki, MS, CSCS, FMS2 Hey, everybody. I’m Coach Brian Klepacki, certified strength and conditioning specialist. I’m also a functional...
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Podcast
The DEATH of Crunches & Sit-Ups with Brian KlepackiOn this episode of Strong By Design, Coach Chris sits down with his colleague, Brian Klepacki. They share science based research on why you should...
CARBS – Public Enemy #1
[spp-player url=”http://traffic.libsyn.com/strongbydesigncb/CARBS_-_Public_Enemy_1.mp3″] On this episode of Strong By Design, Coach...
Train Like an Athlete for the Perfect Body with Erin Stern
On this episode of Strong By Design, Coach Chris sits down with two time Ms. Figure Olympia, fitness coach and author, Erin Stern. They...
Your Body’s Hidden Hunger Hormone with Ryan Faehnle Part 3
This is part 3 of “Your Body’s Hidden Hunger Hormone”. Coach Chris and Ryan Faehnle continue their conversation about fat loss. On this...
Your Body’s Hidden Hunger Hormone with Ryan Faehnle Part 2
This is part 2 of “Your Body’s Hidden Hunger Hormone”. Coach Chris and Ryan Faehnle continue their conversation about fat loss. On this...
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Powerlifter Interviews
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...
Powerlifting Monster JP Carroll Interview
Interview with Powerlifting Monster JP Carroll Interviewed by Critical Bench Reporter Ben Tatar JP CARROLL is instantly making headlines in...
Interview with Powerlifting Champion Meghan Pellatt
Interview with powerlifting Team USA member Meghan Pellatt By CB reporter Ben Tatar. Critical Bench: Today Critical Bench is here with...
Interview With Powerlifting Champion Clay Brandenburg
By Ben Tatar Big Clay is one of the biggest iron monsters whom the powerlifting world has ever seen. He was one of the first men in the planet...
Tiny Meeker Interview – 1st Man to Bench Press Over 1,100 LBS
Interview with World Record Holder Tiny Meeker (First man to bench press over 1,100lbs.) Interviewed by CB reporter Ben Tatar Tiny Meeker...
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Powerlifting
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...
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...
Powerlifting Monster JP Carroll Interview
Interview with Powerlifting Monster JP Carroll Interviewed by Critical Bench Reporter Ben Tatar JP CARROLL is instantly making headlines in...
Dan Schwab Benches 405 Pounds Using Critical Bench 2.0
Testimonial From Dan Schwab I just completed the Critical Bench Program 2.0. In the 11 week program, I put 40 pounds on my bench press...
50th Mr. Olympia Anniversary Interview: Behind the Scenes w/ Ben Tatar
50th Mr. Olympia Anniversary Interview: Behind the Scenes w/ Ben Tatar Interview By Chris Wilson Coach Chris: Hi Ben “Tatar-Monster”...
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Recovery
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, Florida. I’m...
These TWO Methods Can Determine Your Optimal Workout Load
By Chris Wilson, Head Strength Coach It takes about seven full days to completely recover from maximum overloads on muscle groups. People like...
15-Minute Trick to Improve At ANY Sport
By Chris Wilson, RKC, CPT, CSN This may sound too good to be true but this is no gimmick. Before I reveal the trick to performing...
Posture’s Impact on the Musculoskeletal and Neural Systems
By Brian Klepacki, MS, CSCS, CISSN, FMS I’ll confess up front: I have some pretty bad posture. But I know I need to work on it and...
Having Tight Hips is BAD for Your Back, Health & Sexual Performance
Written by: Brian Klepacki, MS, CSCS, CISSN, FMS and Chris Wilson, CPT, RKC, CSN We’ve all experienced it before, that pain or achiness...
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Reviews
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 you are but many...
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 Miyaki and Coach Chris...
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 & Becky Holman...
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 for turning out some...
Suspension Revolution Review
Dan Long, CPT, CKMT, is a renowned fitness professional who is well-known as a Fat Loss Motivational Advisor, Life Coach and Mentor, and...
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Specialization Training Reviews
Interview with Extreme Weight Loss Program Inventor – Justin Lawrence
Interview with Justin Lawrence (Extreme Weight Loss Program Inventor.) Interviewed by CB Reporter Ben Tatar Justin Lawrence is the inventor...
Fisheye Wrestling Wins State Championship – Interview with Coach Jeff Fernandas
Fisheye Wrestling Wins State Championship – Interview with Coach Jeff Fernandas As told to CriticalBench.com by Steve Konopka I’m...
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 for turning out some...
7 Steps to a Bullet-Proof Mindset for Strength Training
Guest post by Andy Bolton of Deadlift Dynamite 1. Realize that strength training is a violent pursuit You may have never thought about strength...
Win a FREE Copy Of Bench Press Explosion!
Lets keep this simple. If you’d like to win one of ten free copies I’m giving out of my new Bench Press Explosion eBook that contains...
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Sports Training & Performance
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...
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...
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...
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....
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....
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Sports Training Reviews
Total Xplosive Training (TXT) Review
Total Xplosive Training is a training technique developed Chris Barnard, a strength and conditioning coach out of Florida. He is pursuing his...
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Strength Training
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...
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...
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...
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....
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....
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Strength Training Reviews
Supersize Your Strength Review
Andy Bolton is an English powerlifting and strongman legend. He was the first guy to deadlift one thousand pounds in a powerlifting competition....
Total Xplosive Training (TXT) Review
Total Xplosive Training is a training technique developed Chris Barnard, a strength and conditioning coach out of Florida. He is pursuing his...
Review of Andy Bolton’s Explode Your Squat, Bench & Deadlift Books
Ask most anyone that lifts weights what the three most critical lifts are and I can almost guarantee that he will say the bench press, the deadlift...
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Supplements
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...
Fact or Fake: The Importance of Supplement Quality Control
Fact or Fake: ‘The Importance of Quality Control’ By: Brian Klepacki, MS, CSCS, CISSN, FMS Optimaxperformance.com Have you given much thought...
Get Enough Sleep Or Else…
by Sol Orwell of Examine.com Getting enough sleep is absolutely vital to maintaining a high quality of life. Unfortunately, it takes...
Growing DANGERS of Pain Killers
Written by: Mike Westerdal Nearly everyone who has lifted weights with any intensity has experienced exercise-induced muscle soreness and pain. The...
Benefits of Omega 3s & Fish Oils
Over the past 20 years or so fats have gotten a pretty bad rap in the media. Fats have been blamed for the extraordinarily high rates of obesity...
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Tangents
Training Techniques To Combat Stubborn Fat
Summary by Mike Westerdal Unfortunately, shedding unwanted fat is a lot more complicated than just cutting back on calories and adding in...
Top 10 Controversial Vince Gironda Beliefs
by Mike Westerdal Vince Gironda is one of bodybuilding’s pioneers. In fact many call him the father of bodybuilding. His roots go all the...
How Did Jefferson Know?
John F. Kennedy held a dinner in the white House for a group of the brightest minds in the nation at that time. He made this statement: “This...
Tax System Explained In Beer
Guest post by David R. Kamerschen, Ph.D., Professor of Economics, University of Georgia Suppose that every day, ten men go out for beer and...
Replay 90-Minute Coaching Call
Coaching Call with Powerlifter Mike Westerdal, Pro Strongman Elliott Hulse & “The Muscle Cook” Dave Ruel In this 90-Minute...
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Training
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...
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...
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....
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....
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, Florida. I’m...
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Workout Motivation
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...
Off-Season STRENGTH Training for Grid-Iron Warriors
By Brian Klepacki, MS, CSCS Owner and Head Coach of Optimax Performance Training, LLC. St. Petersburg Florida The 2015-2016 NFL season is upon...
Anchoring Attitudes
Anchoring Attitudes By Mike Gillette You’ve experienced this before, whether you realized it at the time or not. It starts when a certain song...
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...
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...
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Workout Reviews
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 & Becky Holman...
Total Xplosive Training (TXT) Review
Total Xplosive Training is a training technique developed Chris Barnard, a strength and conditioning coach out of Florida. He is pursuing his...
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