Posted on August 11, 2025November 30, 2025 by Monster Longe

Are Weightlifting Shoes Worth It?

Q: Are weightlifting shoes worth it, especially for squats? I just saw a video of Tom Platz saying that the reason why he’s widely regarded as having the best legs in bodybuilding history is because he squatted with his heels elevated in weightlifting shoes. I don’t know about you, but that seems legit to me that much of the success for the development of his quads was owed to his choice of shoes and not his high-volume training style or the shitload of steroids he was shooting himself up with! Continue reading Are Weightlifting Shoes Worth It?

Posted on August 7, 2025July 29, 2025 by Monster Longe

Just The Tip #1008

JUST THE TIP #1008

When stretching, hold a stretch for 10-30 seconds. Continue reading Just The Tip #1008

Posted on August 4, 2025June 30, 2025 by Monster Longe

Are There Other Ways To Keep A Food Journal?

Q: I log and track my food to make sure I’m not going over my calories. I appear to be having success with that because I’m losing weight like I want to. Ordinarily, that would be a good thing that would result in someone not having much to complain about but since I’m a woman, I’m going to find something to complain about regardless. So my issue with something that’s clearly working for me and I should continue doing is that all the shit that’s involved with keeping a food journal takes up too much of my time. Are there any other options? Continue reading Are There Other Ways To Keep A Food Journal?

Posted on August 1, 2025November 30, 2025 by Monster Longe

How To: Farmer’s Carry

Coming to grips with your own mortality is tough. It just hits you that some day you’re going to die and will eventually be forgotten.

The farmer’s carry, also known as a farmer’s walk, can’t exactly help with that problem but it can help with a different grip issue! Continue reading How To: Farmer’s Carry

Posted on July 30, 2025August 19, 2025 by Monster Longe

How Do You Lose Weight And Maintain A Social Life?

Q: How do you lose weight and maintain a social life? I ran into a good buddy of mine I haven’t seen in a while and he wants me to go out and get something to eat with him then have a few drinks while we catch up because we don’t hang out as much anymore. I’ve turned into somewhat of a recluse ever since I started losing weight and mostly stay at home when not at work or at the gym so I’m less tempted to cheat on my diet. So yeah, you can see why the bromance just isn’t what it used to be! Continue reading How Do You Lose Weight And Maintain A Social Life?