Posts tagged biomechanics

What causes newbie gains? The science behind rapid strength growth

What causes newbie gains? The science behind rapid strength growth

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Dr. Bruno Rodriguez, DPT, CSCS: Strength, Recovery, and Physical Therapy Expert
Dec 23, 2025 · 10 min read

If you are just starting your lifting journey, you are entering a unique biological window where muscle and strength skyrocket. Here is why your body responds so aggressively to iron and how to ride the wave as long as possible. “Think of newbie gains as a ‘software update’ for your muscles. Before you even build ...

What is ego lifting? The gym habit that can wreck your joints and your gains

What is ego lifting? The gym habit that can wreck your joints and your gains

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Dr. Bruno Rodriguez, DPT, CSCS: Strength, Recovery, and Physical Therapy Expert
Dec 19, 2025 · 12 min read

Ego lifting is when you chase a number on the bar that your body cannot control with solid form. It can feel powerful in the moment, but it often trades long-term strength, muscle, and joint health for a short-term hit of validation. “If the weight forces you to cheat the movement, you’re not training the ...

Henry Cavill weight training: The physiology behind the Man of Steel’s physique

Henry Cavill weight training: The physiology behind the Man of Steel’s physique

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Dr. Bruno Rodriguez, DPT, CSCS: Strength, Recovery, and Physical Therapy Expert
Dec 07, 2025 · 10 min read

Building a superhero body requires more than just showing up to the gym. From metabolic demands to neuromuscular adaptation, here is the clinical science behind the training and recovery habits that power Henry Cavill’s transformation. “When we look at a physique like Cavill’s, we often fixate on the heavy lifting. But the real magic happens ...

What do elliptical trainers do for your physique and longevity?

What do elliptical trainers do for your physique and longevity?

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Dr. Bruno Rodriguez, DPT, CSCS: Strength, Recovery, and Physical Therapy Expert
Dec 07, 2025 · 13 min read

Elliptical trainers are more than a backup plan when every treadmill is taken. Here is what they actually do to your muscles, joints, heart, and hormones, and how men can use them for real results. “When guys ask me what do elliptical trainers do, they usually underestimate them. Used with real intent and proper form, ...

Lifting in Converse: The biomechanics, benefits, and risks of flat sole training

Lifting in Converse: The biomechanics, benefits, and risks of flat sole training

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Dr. Bruno Rodriguez, DPT, CSCS: Strength, Recovery, and Physical Therapy Expert
Dec 04, 2025 · 10 min read

For decades, the humble Chuck Taylor has been the unofficial footwear of powerlifting. But while flat shoes offer superior stability for deadlifts, biomechanical evidence suggests they may not be the universal fix for every lifter’s squat technique. “A lifting shoe is a tool, not just a style choice. Converse offers a zero-drop platform that increases ...

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