Fitness Tips

The bench press has been called the King of Upper Body Lifts. And while you may or may not agree with that statement, you can’t argue with its popularity! Almost everybody does it… and a lot of people have strong opinions about it. The arch is the biggest source of controversy. Some argue it’s cheating, […]

A pre-lift ritual is a series of actions or movements that occur immediately before you attempt a heavy lift. (Pre-competition rituals might start a few days out from the actual competition, so we’ll save that for another article.)  Some rituals evolve over time, some are the result of trial and error, and some are carefully […]

Almost every home has a bathroom scale. Some get used frequently, others occasionally, and some simply provide a happy home for dust bunnies!  Scales are great for providing immediate feedback on WEIGHT loss or gain. The problem is, they don’t tell you anything about body composition (fat and lean mass). And those are the metrics […]

It finally cooled off this past weekend! YAY! Fall is on the way! That means that a lot of you will start exercising outside. Walking, maybe walk-jogging, maybe even training for a 5K? Good for you! HERE'S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: Plantar fasciitis (say "PLAN-ter fash-ee-EYE-tus") is the most common cause of heel pain […]

In an effort to protect our hearts, reduce inflammation, and live longer, Americans spend more than $1 billion a year on over-the-counter Omega-3s. Is fish oil really a wonder pill, or are we just wasting our money? HOW IT STARTED The Pharmacy Times recently published The Fish Oil Story, a fascinating read. Long story less long: […]

Unsanctioned DEADLIFT-ONLY Meet! SIGN UP GrassIron's 6th Annual "Day of the Dead" is an unsanctioned, casual meet perfect for both new and experienced lifters. Lifters will compete for one of four 1st place prizes - a Growler filled with local craft beer! Growlers will be awarded to the top male and top female in the […]