Dr. Bruno Rodriguez, DPT, CSCS: Strength, Recovery, and Physical Therapy Expert

Best push pull legs routine for muscle gain: How to run a push pull legs split without wrecking your joints

Jan 16, 2026 · 14 min read

For most healthy men, a push pull legs split is one of the best push pull legs routines because it organizes training around movement patterns, distributes weekly volume efficiently, and builds in recovery so you can progress without living sore. The key is matching the split to your schedule, then using evidence-based volume, intensity, and ...

Ultrahuman ring vs Oura: Which smart ring is worth it for men’s sleep and recovery?

Dr. Bruno Rodriguez, DPT, CSCS: Strength, Recovery, and Physical Therapy Expert

Jan 09, 2026 · 11 min read

Smart rings promise better sleep, better training, and better energy. Here is what “ultrahuman ring vs oura” really means for men, what the data can and cannot tell you, and how to use either ring like a clinician would. “A smart ring can’t diagnose you, but it can help you spot patterns that matter: short ...

Does lifting weights burn fat? The science-backed answer for men who want visible results

Dr. Bruno Rodriguez, DPT, CSCS: Strength, Recovery, and Physical Therapy Expert

Jan 05, 2026 · 9 min read

Lifting weights can support fat loss by building and preserving muscle, which helps maintain a higher resting metabolic rate and improves body composition over weeks and months. Here’s how to set up your training and tracking so the mirror changes even when your workout isn’t “burning fat” in the moment. “If you’re asking ‘does lifting ...

Can you build muscle in a deficit? The science of body recomposition

Dr. Bruno Rodriguez, DPT, CSCS: Strength, Recovery, and Physical Therapy Expert

Jan 02, 2026 · 10 min read

Building muscle in a calorie deficit is possible when the deficit is mild (about 200–300 calories below maintenance) and paired with high protein intake plus progressive resistance training, allowing stored body fat to help cover the energy cost of muscle protein synthesis through improved nutrient partitioning. The key is learning the physiological “rules” that let ...

Joe Rogan’s 2025 stack: Onnit creatine 5g, what science says

Dr. Bruno Rodriguez, DPT, CSCS: Strength, Recovery, and Physical Therapy Expert

Dec 30, 2025 · 10 min read

Creatine monohydrate is the most consistently performance-boosting supplement in Rogan’s stack because it raises muscle phosphocreatine to regenerate ATP during high-intensity training, while most OTC “testosterone boosters” and trendy biohacks are largely hype without a true deficiency or prescription therapy. Rogan has also talked about keeping it simple with “5 grams” of creatine per day, ...