Training Considerations for the Trans Athlete
Trans athletes are often discriminated against based on some perceived athletic superiority they may have over their cis peers. However, current scientific and practical evidence suggests otherwise. This post contains additional discussion of the training needs of trans exercisers.
No, Squatting Alone Isn't The Best Leg Developer
"Just squat" is a common prescription for building mass and strength in the legs, but this recommendation isn't a very good one.
Every Deadlift Variation Under The Sun
It's commonly believed that the deadlift can be dangerous, but this is greatly exaggerated. Here's a giant list of all the deadlift variations, so you can be sure to pick the exercises that will work best for your goals.
Burpees - Friend or Foe?
Burpees are one of the most love/hate exercises in existence. At the same time, they're not nearly as useful of an exercise as many would think. Are they useful for your goals?
No One Really Knows What They're Doing
Cognitive biases work together to make us very bad at objectively analyzing our own level of ability, competence, or intelligence. As a result, we need to be very careful when making judgments about our own ability. But on the other end of things: no one really knows what they're doing. They just know enough to be confident.