Dynamic Warm Up Routine for Mobility and Strength

Dynamic Warm Up Routine for Mobility and Strength

Stretching is the bane of every man’s existence. Well, that along with doing the dishes and folding laundry. It just seems so useless and boring. But it’s not. The top three reasons you should stretch are: Increased flexibility and joint range of motion Improved...

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Gain Mass With This Dumbbell Bulking Routine

Gain Mass With This Dumbbell Bulking Routine

Who’s it for? This is for you if you only have access to dumbbells (e.g. at your home or hotel gym) or simply prefer to do a dumbbell only routine. What do I need? You will need a set of dumbbells, a pull up bar (get one cheap on Amazon here), and a weight bench (if...

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How to Overcome the Fear of Death Like a Viking Warrior

How to Overcome the Fear of Death Like a Viking Warrior

I recently started watching the television show Vikings on The History Channel. If you're a man, you should too. It follows the life and growth of legendary viking Ragnar Lothbrok as he rises from a farmer to a fearless leader. I'm only 6 or 7 episodes in, but the...

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Are You Putting Off Your Dreams?

Are You Putting Off Your Dreams?

I decided to change careers. I was sick and tired of commuting to work every morning, only to sit in a cubicle and stare at a computer screen for eight or nine hours with minimal human contact. The office lifestyle simply wasn't for me. It sucked. Three or four months...

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Bachelor Pad Economics (Book Review)

Bachelor Pad Economics (Book Review)

This post is a review of Bachelor Pad Economics by Aaron Clarey. The book caught my eye for 2 reasons: 1. I have a bachelors degree in economics 2. It was the top book on Amazon under the "Customers also bought" section for my latest book (The Book of Alpha) In the...

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Interview with Dan John: The 3 Keys to Building Mass

Interview with Dan John: The 3 Keys to Building Mass

I recently had the pleasure to speaking with Dan John about his experience with working with athletes and building muscle. Dan John is a world renown strength coach and all american discus thrower who has competed in the highest levels of olympic lifting. David (H2B):...

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How to Love Lifting and Guarantee Steady Gains

How to Love Lifting and Guarantee Steady Gains

Wednesday. 12 PM. It's lunch time at the office. I make my way to the kitchen and open the fridge. "Hey David," calls out a deep voice from over my shoulder. "Quick question for you." Ugh. More work. All I want is to eat my sandwich - London broil roast beef and three...

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Can You Cut Fat and Build Muscle at the Same Time?

Can You Cut Fat and Build Muscle at the Same Time?

Gaining muscle while cutting fat simply isn’t possible. I understand it is not something most people want to hear, but your body cannot add tissue (of any kind, be it fat or muscle) while in a state of energy deficit. It simply isn’t possible. When the human body does...

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