October 1
Pick It Up and Bleed
The barbell has things to teach you. Painful, but very rewarding things.
August 30
Are You Tough?
The first step to achieving your goal is to stop acting like a self-entitled sissy and get tough. This will put things into perspective for you.
August 13
Pain Don't Hurt
The mind quits before the body does. You're capable of much more than you think.
August 5
The Harsh Secret to Success
To be elite in any sport, you must be willing to make sacrifices, work hard, and be unbalanced.
August 2
Avoid the Enablers
The world is full of enablers that make you feel good about yourself while ultimately turning you into a sucky human being. Avoid these people like the plague.
August 1
The Effort Factor
is is a piece of the puzzle that most people think they have, but really don't. It's true in the gym and it's true in the rest of your life.
March 23
The Confidence Switch
How to develop hardcore confidence, in the gym and out.
June 14
How to Become a Personal Trainer
It’s a tough job, at least if you do it right. There are three ways to do it. Here are the pros and cons of each.
January 7
Brain Blast 5
Steroids, cannibalism, sex cults, big benchin', and rule breakin'. Sounds like business as usual here at T Nation!
September 27
The Step Construct
Building your body ain't just physical - you gotta' use some gray matter, and we're not talking about your underwear. Here's a simple mental technique to help you achieve your goals while simultaneously showing up those loser bastards who dared to piss on your ambitions.
August 31
Half-Rep Heroes: A Rant
Are you tired of seeing all those idiots in the gym doing everything wrong? Are you tired of the laziness, the stupidity, the lack of backbone, and the careless disregard for everything you hold dear? Move over, so's Jeff Ingram.
July 25
Blood on the Barbell: A Newbie's Story
The biker put him through a workout that was decidedly unscientific, but it taught Darren a lesson about lifting. Hope you've got some equipment in the room because you're going to want to hit the weights right after you read this.
May 15
The Everlasting Bond
Here's one of the most important benefits of training that many people overlook.
December 20
10 Most Influential Muscleheads
An opinionated look at the men and women whose passion for the iron made the world safe for hypertrophy
December 12
Listening to Cialis
"Sorry, this has never happened to me before."
September 20
Goals and Toilet Seats
On our way to Montana for the National Weight Pentathlon, my wife Tiffini and I pulled over for a break. It's a beautiful drive, but I drink a lot of coffee and I'm 49, so we have to pull over for a lot of "breaks."
The Journey To Excellence
This week, one of the great mentors in my life died. He was Coach Ralph Maughan of Utah State, and he taught me one great lesson.
March 2
The Secrets to Body Transformation
Losing fat and building muscle takes more than just training and dieting. Here’s what you need to know.
January 6
Atomic Dog: Vision Quest
Lifting weights, slaying dragons, and finding out what you’re really made of. What are you questing for? Check this out.