I’ve received a whole slew of emails from folks looking to even out uneven muscles. From uneven pecs to uneven biceps, many of us have some degree of asymmetry in our bodies. A little asymmetry is completely normal – but if there are obvious unbalances, it’s easy to take action and correct things. The solution is simple: Opt for dumbbells. [...]

Davey, I have a question regarding protein consumption after a work out – I have been a loyal follower of your blog and know that you are a big supporter of whey protein, which I am behind and have picked up for myself – but you also mention the importance of having carbs post workout carbs. My question is do [...]

I’ve been going to the gym long enough to have seen it all. And though I often have the urge to point out the mistakes of the gym-goers around me, I resist the urge to be that guy. But since you’ve actively solicited my advice, there’s certainly no reason to hold back. Here are 9 of the most common strength [...]

It’s three weeks into my ongoing trial with creatine, and I really haven’t seen much in terms of results. In a nutshell, creatine is a popular supplement that helps with muscle function. It’s not a steroid, and it is legal in professional sports and the Olympics. To find out if you’re a good candidate for creatine, read last week’s post. [...]

When it comes to losing weight, it’s important to understand the fundamentals. First things first, weight is released when there is a caloric deficit in the body. That is to say that an individual is taking in fewer calories than their body is burning. Since the deficit calories need to be found elsewhere, the body will use stored calories for [...]

Our breath is important. This is true all the time, but especially at the gym. If you don’t believe me, try holding it for a few minutes and see what happens. There are different schools of thought regarding breath and exercise. For heavy lifters, there are a myriad of esoteric techniques that are really beyond the scope of what most [...]

Dear Davey, I am one of those guys who is very thin and eats whatever his heart desires and I will not gain a pound. I do not expect to ever be “jacked” but I would like to be fit and filled out. With that being said, do you have any work out tips for people with a build and [...]

Hey Davey, I’ve been working out for about a month now, and have been losing quite a bit of weight, mostly inspired by you and the blog. I’m 17, and my parents keep going on about strength training and how I’m too young to do any strength training, but they can’t seem to tell me why its bad for someone [...]

Sugar looks a lot like cocaine and acts a lot like heroin when it interacts with our brains. But is it really addictive – and if so, what can you do to overcome it? I just finished reading an email from an obese 19 year-old boy who is unable to control his sweet tooth. He claims that even after exercising, [...]

Yesterday marked the end of my 2nd week using creatine. Last week, I shared some information about creatine and spoke about my experience. Just to recap, creatine is a popular supplement that aids in muscle function. It’s not a steroid, and it is legal in professional sports and the Olympics. Creatine may be a good fit for people: Between the [...]