The ideal male body… Da Vinci broke it down to its ratios, the David was Michelangelo’s personification of the idea, and antiquity spoke to us about Achilles’ perfection. In more modern times, however, this ideal has become an odd, misguided obsession. Guys spend as much time in the gym as they do working and reading. […]
How to Develop the Upper Part of the V Shape
How Bulking Can Ruin Your Lean Gains
When a young guy decides he’s tired of being scrawny he usually looks to the bodybuilding industry both as his ideal, and for advice. The bodybuilding community has done a lot of good over the years in helping guys become stronger, more confident men, however, one thing they did give us that isn’t helping guys become stronger, more […]
5 Recipe’s Every Man Should Know
Part of being a real man is being self-reliant. We need to not only take care of yourselves and our families financial and physical welfare, but we need to be able to prepare some food that both tastes lovely, and serves our bodies well. Venturing into the kitchen and preparing something that actually tastes like […]
5 Good Reasons Men Should Be Working Out
I’ve talked about motivation to train at length. How it makes us better, more capable men. I’ve talked about our reasons for training and how that should propel us to not only create a great body, but improve other areas of our lives as well. But it’s time we have a woman’s perspective on this […]
Society Breeds Cowards: How to Use the Iron to Become An Alpha Male
I’ve mentioned Theodore Roosevelt on this site before, and held him up as an example as to how a man should live. He pursued his ambitions, even against the wishes of his family. He traveled the world, faced his fears, and was one of the greatest Presidents America has ever known. I mentioned Roosevelt, however, not […]
7 Badass Exercises You’re Not Doing
How to Get Confident, Be More Manly, & Rule the World
I’ve walked in to job interviews standing strong, confident, and purposeful. And I’ve walked into job interviews timid. I’ve gone on dates where I was more nervous than a hooker at church. And I’ve gone on dates comfortable, confident, and as unapologetically me as I could possibly be. I’ve had periods in my life where […]
How to Be Superman
The Real Henry Cavill Man of Steel Workout
I’m a Superman guy. There are Batman guys, Wolverine guys, but Superman has always been my favorite superhero. What’s discerning is, there’s never been a man befitting of the title, Man of Steel, who’s played Mr. Kent on the silver screen. That is, until now. Henry Cavill is the first guy to play Superman who’s taken his craft […]
27 Ways to Look More Alpha
On this site we’re re-defining the traditional “social alpha“. A true alpha is a master of his own domain (cue blatant Seinfeld reference). He’s his own ideal. He’s maximized both his potential and his ambition. He isn’t living in fear, he’s leading with courage. He isn’t the meathead Neanderthal; rather, he’s mastered his mind, his […]
3 Tips to Train Like a UFC Fighter
The first time I stepped into a boxing ring, I fell in love with the sport. The training, the battle in the ring physically, and in your soul when you’re in the ring, makes any combat sport the purest form of competition there is. The world’s best conditioned athletes are fighters. The following is a guest […]
Want to Be Legendary: Be Different
If You Die Tomorrow…
The Jungle Gym Workout
The jungle gym has long been a refuge for kids to run, play tag, and escape the confines of school. Today things are different. With the rise of video games, computers, and all things technology, jungle gyms are becoming more and more vacant. While this is terrible for the youth of America, it’s great for […]