When I was training under Mike Ferguson at Powerstation in Middletown, OH, his philosophy was “We’re going to grind until you feel like quitting, and when you’re ready to quit, we’ll just grind some...

As someone who has spent years competing in the UFC and eventually becoming a world champion, I’ve learned firsthand the importance of avoiding single points of failure.  This concept applies not...

Over the past two years, COVID-19 has pushed many of us to take our health more seriously.  It’s no longer just about attaining that perfect beach bod or summer physique. People are starting to...

I’m a big advocate of foundational lifts such as the deadlift, bench press, and squat for overall strength building. While I train primarily for size and strength, I believe everyone should...

If you’re looking to bust your training plateau and challenge yourself to grow stronger and bigger, try adding chains to a bar. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Rich Franklin...

In 2002, British cycling had won just one gold medal in 76 years. By the 2008 Beijing Olympics, the British cycling team finished with seven of the ten available gold medals. They would repeat this...

If you’re a beginner who works out often, you likely experience muscle soreness regularly. Strangely, the soreness usually sets in a day or two after your workout. This can make for some...

I was recently asked about the hardest workouts I’ve accomplished. Normally, my workouts are as tough as I can endure.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by Rich Franklin (@richacefranklin)...

It’s a week or so before winter ends. Instead of the gym, have you tried exercising out in the winter? Just like a cold shower, a winter workout outdoors takes some getting used to.  Even for...

What if I told you that your home gym might be hindering your gains? When the coronavirus forced us into our homes in 2020, I did my first home workout. I took a backpack, filled up several...

Let’s get one thing straight. You’re back. I meant to say your back, obviously.  While I’m thrilled to have you back and reading my blog, I also want you to pay attention to your posture.  Did you...

What’s the most important thing to build muscle? Is it hauling your behind to the gym, counting your calories or having your fill of protein? It’s all of those things and more. So if you are doing...

Just about anyone can jump into the gym and train or lift weights. However, if you’re looking at real sustained progress, then you better have a proper training philosophy right from the jump. My...

A common refrain you hear in fitness training today is the need to build functional strength. Pictures and videos of tire flips and sledgehammer exercises are fun, intense workouts and often...

One of the more intriguing sports stories in 2020 has to be the return of former undisputed heavyweight world champion “Iron” Mike Tyson in an exhibition match against fellow legend Roy Jones Jr. 15...

The pandemic and ensuing lockdown has been a period of growth, mentally and physically. My perspectives on life have been challenged and the forced disruptions it has placed upon my routines have...

A good training program is specific to what your fitness goals are. As it pertains to building strength, I always come back to the 3 major compound lifts. The deadlift, bench and squat are the...

As one of the more complex joints in the body, the shoulders have the rare ability to move in multiple directions. Achieving good shoulder mobility allows for one to better perform a wide variety of...

Long used as a mode of transportation, cycling has quickly become part of the modern-day fitness revolution.  It’s not hard to see why. As an excellent alternative to running, cycling improves your...

For the adventurous few wanting a real test, this post is for you. During my successful run in the UFC, my famed conditioning allowed me to compete against the most gifted and powerful fighters in...