In a perfect world, the easiest way to get 20” arms is to start with 19” arms and get a decent pump. But for most average gym goers this isn't a realistic starting point. Most well-trained men are in the 16-17” arm category which means we have our work cut [...]

Hollywood has long had a romance with stories about viruses, zombies, the end of civilization, and viruses that create zombies who end civilizations. The Omega Man/I Am Legend, World War Z, every Mission Impossible, Resident Evil, Night of the Living Dead, 28 Weeks Later, Dawn of the Dead coupled with TV shows like the Walking Dead, Z Nation, In The Flesh - there is an endless stream. But what if this were to actually happen?  How would I survive, you ask?...

When I started Talk To Me Johnnie a decade ago, I included a required reading list based on my current situation. At that point in history, I was still crafting the foundations of Power Athlete, so I was reading about training and human performance, and of course, the River Cottage Meat book. Since then, a lot has changed...

John, I have followed Power Athlete’s training for years and made tremendous gains. One question, why do you favor hammer curls in programs? Lots of love, Jacked Street Resident Since I was 14 years old, my full time job was pushing people around on the football field in a tight [...]

John, I am looking for some guidance for my wife. She just completed Sorinex’s "Squatober" and "Deadcember" via Pen and Paper Strength App. She loved the programming and has been trying to find a program that was similar. Her biggest problem is the only place she can do these kinds [...]

As each New Year approaches, I always get asked if I am planning a year in review post. While that exercise is always valuable for me and the company, not every year deserves its own public recap. In years past the message has been humorous laced with a heavy dose [...]