Posts by Zach Trowbridge
Then Vs. Now: Two Different Approaches to Muscle Gain
Don’t give up on your goals because conventional advice hasn’t worked for you.
Program Review: German Body Comp for Athletes
A closer look at one of owner and head coach Zach Trowbridge’s favorite “get lean fast” programs, courtesy of Charles Poliquin.
Staying Paleo on the Road
Travel can be stressful. Here are four tips garnered from personal experience that you can use to keep body composition as low as possible without losing your mind over it.
My First Boot Camp of 2012
Get a jumpstart on an aggressive fat loss goal with a short but intense nutritional boot camp to get your body burning through stubborn fat.
Common Misuses of Foam Rolling
Foam rolling, or self-myofascial release (SMR) if you’re fancy, is widely accepted as a useful tool for correcting postural dysfunction and alleviating muscle soreness and stiffness. However, just like anything, there is a right way and a wrong way to apply it.
Quick Tip: Limit Food Additives to Stay Lean
Sometimes there is more to your food than you think, and not all of it is good.
Quick Tip: Stretch Your Hips & Quads to Help Back Pain
Even though the pain might be in your back, the symptom is not always the cause.
Training for MMA Fighters: Using the Grappler
Inject some variety (and God forbid, maybe even some fun) into your torso training with these 5 unique core-focused movements.
5 Easy Changes to Maximize Body Composition
Who said you need expensive supplements or a degree in math to figure out how to get leaner and stronger? Try these simple tips with consistency and enjoy the results.
Get Your Blood Tested for Optimal Body Composition
When results slow down, it can have nothing to do with how many sets you do or how much cardio you perform. If you want to maximize every rep of every set, get your blood tested for these 3 essential nutrients.




