Barbell Beast

To better suit my customers I have changed the name of my blog to Spurling Strength & Speed. It will be the same great blog, just with ...

No, we're not talking Jersey Shore, but I bet I got your attention. Instead of GTL, I want you to try GHR. This stands for Glute Ham Ra...

Some people may be working, others not. I have kind of random blog post. Today, I would just like to give you an update on my plans, let you...

Tonight I am sharing a link with you that I promise is worth reading. Eric Cressey breaks down sets and reps and goes over how you assign ...

I can't stress how important it is to know your goal. So many people come up to me and they want to gain strength, add muscle, lose fat,...

136 pages on how to live your life. Nate Green is giving this handbook away for free-NO STRINGS ATTACHED. With one click, you can have his h...

Americans are always looking for the quick fix. They hear all these new products that can make you lose 10lbs by eating a cookie or add 35l...

I have had many viewers inform me that they are headed out west or down south for spring break. They are looking for the quick fix to get sh...

Going to the gym and hiring a personal trainer for one on one training seems to be fading out quickly. People are becoming busier and busier...

We all now by know that we need protein in our daily diet. Protein is essential for growth, repair, and maintenance. We all know this, but v...

As I prepare to finish up my bachelors degree I got a lot ahead of me. As all of you will be celebrating the new year, I will be making the ...

To my followers, I just want to send out a big apology for my lack of posts these past few months. With my football training fully underway,...

I found this posted by Jimmy Smith, a strength coach and a writer out of Connecticut. He usually posts a new article on a daily basis. This ...

First off, I want to apologize for not having a post in well over a month. As most of you know, this past month has been the craziest of my ...

I'm always hearing excuses about people not having time to workout, blah, blah, blah. Well, I'm not going to get into the strength...

Ask someone what they do for a workout. They may do full body, they may to body part splits. However, I can guarantee you that 99% use the ...

I follow this diet when trying to cut down. It has a lot of criticism but I have found that it works wonders. I am not recommending this die...

Well my week from Hell is about half over. I am in the midst of finals week here at school. Hours and hours of studying have consumed my lif...

Most guys always are looking for a bigger, more defined chest. Everyone does the typical flat bench press, incline chest press, barbell, dum...

The amount of calories consumed in a typical thanksgiving dinner is astronomical . If you sit down and think about what you put into your bo...

Gatorade has its place in an exercise program. However, it is not meant for everyone. Drinks like Gatorade and other sports drinks are full ...

I mentioned a week or so ago that as a professional in the exercise science field it is important to constantly keep yourself updated with t...

You hear from people that they supplement with creatine. However, do you know what it is? Actually the real question is, do THEY really know...

Personal trainers have a horrible reputation. When someones mentions personal trainers they think of big meat heads, who were jocks in high...

Mix it up! So many people go into the gym on a regular basis which is great. The problem is, they do the same damn thing every single workou...

So it's 9:00pm. You sitting on the couch watching the Red Sox game. You suddenly get hungry. What do you eat? Well, you know what you sh...

I am sick and tired of hearing people complain about how "old" our equipment is at my local gym. Our equipment is not "old...

You go online or walk into a GNC or similar supplement store and you are bombarded by thousands of products. Most of these products are not ...

Monday night I had the opportunity to see the Patriots open up there season at Gillette Stadium. It was one of the greatest games I have eve...

Do you know what you are doing in the gym tomorrow? Next week? Next month? I do. I have eight weeks planned out ahead of what exercises, set...

Do you remember exactly how much weight you lifted and for how many reps last week? How about last month? If you do know, then chances are y...

Just wanted to give everyone an update. For a few reasons I had to change my e-mail address. If you ever need to contact me for questions, c...

After a week long trip of excitement, humor, and relaxing I have returned to reality. First off, my vacation was a blast. Fun filled and nev...

I am finishing up my summer internship and classes tomorrow. I am busy packing up all my belongings and moving them out of my dorm. As my bu...

I recently read this article in Time magazine and was absolutely appalled that this was even published. Have a read for yourself: Why Exerci...

To be good at what you do, you must have intensity. I don't care what you do, whether it be at work or in the weight room. If you want t...

When you walk into a gym, what is the first thing you do? After you put your stuff in a locker, your probably jump on a piece of cardio for...

Thursday, I took a day off of my crazy schedule and truly realized what it is like to be a kid again.  Between work, school, internship, and...

So last week I left a link for you all to read about how important nutrition is when you are exercising. I hope you all enjoyed that link. I...

I running short on time, trying to get everything done before I head down to MA for a weekend so it is going to be a quick blog. I want you ...

If you want to be a better football player you train like a football player. You train for strength and power and the ability to develop max...

Before I make the trip down to MA to see my family this weekend I wanted to squeeze in some random thoughts to end the week. 1. Redsox- What...

Going to college and working at a gym I hear that phrase all too often. How much do you bench? Who gives a shit!! Is the the real determinan...

Two weekends ago I decided to go for a visit down to my family in Massachusetts. I enjoy it up here in Maine, I have work up here, school, ...

When was the last time you seriously had your ass handed to you in the gym. I mean, not just going in, doing your routine, and running home ...

Yes, you guessed it. That is the typical college kid diet. They wake up two minutes before class, grab a package of Pop-Tarts and mosey on i...

As I sit here with my glutes firmly resting on a stability ball my mind is going crazy. The male ego is something else.  I never understood ...