Many people think that calf muscles stubbornly defy the laws of hypertrophy,  and that they are simply an open-and-shut case of genetic predisposition hmm hmm Omar isuf #teamnocalves. Small calf syndrome can be a true burden in someone’s life,  can make you the center of...

I have a question for you. Do you wear a waist trainer?

If you do, why do you wear one? It seems like everyone wears a waist trainer in the gym these days, yet no one can give me one consistent answer as to why.

This isn’t a video to make people feel bad about wearing a waist...

Hey guys, welcome back. Today we are going to be talking about the concept of concurrent training. For years, I’ve been hearing powerlifters bashing on endurance training and cardiovascular exercise, claiming that even the lightest of jogs will instantly wipe out muscle mass and...

 Everyone loves a nice joint manipulation, right? That satisfying *CRACK* of the neck or back that sends you on a euphoric spiral as you lay motionless on the treatment table, sighing with relief. 

But what is actually happening when you “get adjusted” by your...

I am really loving how the hip thrust has become a staple lift in the gym. Popularized by “The Glute Guy,” Dr. Bret Contreras, it is now a common daily occurrence to scroll through your feed and see a small female lifter crushing HUNDREDS of pounds with a barbell hip...

You asked, we answered. Here are HYBRID’s top 5 biggest mistakes that people make in the gym.

1. Going in without a plan.

By far, the number one mistake of gym goers is moseying into the iron temple not having a clue of what they are about to do. This is forgivable once in a while, but...

More and more people are learning about the benefits of incorporating tempo work into their training. Tempo training is an incredibly effective but often under-utilized strategy. It’s all about manipulating the speed of an exercise to maximize muscle hypertrophy, neuromuscular...

The gyms are opening back up and you’re about to start your new training program. You know, just trying to drop a few pounds after quarantine and get back your general physical fitness.

Chances are, you’ll be doing workouts that include a mix of resistance training and...

Whether you are a learned fitness professional or someone who simply dabbles in fitness, your feed has probably been inundated with posts that read “THE 3 BEST PREHAB EXERCISES FOR XYZ PAIN.” But what constitutes a “prehab” exercise? Are they just a regular exercise...

Are your hamstring really tight?

Up until a few years ago, the answer to everything was “just stretch it”.  Something feels tight? Stretch it. Something hurts? Stretch it. Need to warm up? Stretch. Need to Cool down? Stretch. Training today? Stretch. Resting today?...