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Leg Press Like a Pro: Tips, Techniques, and Mistakes...

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2024/10/03

As I’ve discussed in previous articles, I’ve been incorporating more machines into my weight training. A few months ago, I wrote about how I’m using leg extensions along with squats to build meaty quads. Lately I’ve been availing myself of another lower-body-building apparatus: the leg press machine. The leg press machine has the reputation of being […] Help support independent publishing. Make a donation to The Art of Manliness! Thanks for the support!

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Winning Poker Hands: Your 60-Second Guide

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2024/10/03

“My name’s Maverick. Named after my pappy. He’s the one who said, ‘Hell has no fury like a man who loses with four of a kind.'” Thus mused the famous riverboat legend, Bret Maverick. To ensure you’re not the sad sap that loses with a four of a kind, we’ve put together this illustrated guide […] Help support independent publishing. Make a donation to The Art of Manliness! Thanks for the support!

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Podcast #1,027: The Imagination Muscle — Where Good...

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2024/10/02

Imagination is the ability to form mental images and concepts that don’t exist or haven’t happened yet, think outside of current realities, and form connections between existing ideas to create something new and original. If the number of movie sequels and the outsized popularity of music made decades ago is any measure, our current age […]Help support independent publishing. Make a donation to The Art of Manliness! Thanks for the support!

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20 Characteristics of High-Agency Men

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2024/10/01

Back when I lived in Mexico in my early 20s, I came across a document (its author unknown) entitled “ANTROPOMÁXIMOLOGIA.” It roughly translates to “the study of maximum human development.” It’s all about how to develop yourself to the utmost. It contains 20 attributes of individuals who make a difference in the world and do […] Help support independent publishing. Make a donation to The Art of Manliness! Thanks for the support!

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Podcast #1,026: 5,000 Years of Sweat — Lost Workout...

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2024/09/30

In an age that doesn’t think too much about history, you might be forgiven for thinking that a culture of exercise only emerged in the 20th century. But the idea of purposefully exercising to change one’s body — what folks used to call “physical culture” — likely goes back to the very beginnings of time. […] Help support independent publishing. Make a donation to The Art of Manliness! Thanks for the support!

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Skill of the Week: Escape a Car Hanging Off a Cliff

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2024/09/29

An important part of manhood has always been about having the competence to be effective in the world — having the breadth of skills, the savoir-faire, to handle any situation you find yourself in. With that in mind, each Sunday we’ll be republishing one of the illustrated guides from our archives, so you can hone your […] Help support independent publishing. Make a donation to The Art of Manliness! Thanks for the support!

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Odds & Ends: September 27, 2024

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2024/09/27

Skilcraft U.S. Government Ballpoint Pens. My dad was a federal game warden, and when I’d go visit him at his office as a kid, I’d swipe office supplies to take home as souvenirs. The pens at his office were Skilcraft U.S. Government ballpoints. I picked up a box a few weeks ago for old-time’s sake […] Help support independent publishing. Make a donation to The Art of Manliness! Thanks for the support!

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Here’s Why You Want a Wood Pellet Grill/Smoker

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2024/09/26

At the beginning of the summer, my gas grill bit the dust after 13 years of dutiful service. So I was in the market for a new outdoor cooking apparatus. I figured I’d just get another gas grill, but my brother-in-law suggested a wood pellet grill. His family had one and really liked it. I […] Help support independent publishing. Make a donation to The Art of Manliness! Thanks for the support!

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18 Things Every Man Should Do This Fall

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2024/09/24

F. Scott Fitzgerald famously said, “Life starts all over again when it gets crisp in the fall.” We believe it. Fall is our favorite time of the year. It’s a season where things are dying and transitioning into dormancy. But there’s also a last gasp of physical and psychic energy in the air. It’s like […]Help support independent publishing. Make a donation to The Art of Manliness! Thanks for the support!

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Podcast #1,025: The Life and Legacy of Louis L’Amour

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2024/09/23

With over 300 million books sold, Louis L’Amour is one of the bestselling authors of all time. All 120 of his books remain in print. But the greatest story L’Amour ever penned was his own. He spent the early part of his life traveling in a circus, working as a lumberjack and miner, circling the […] Help support independent publishing. Make a donation to The Art of Manliness! Thanks for the support!

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Skill of the Week: Treat Someone for Shock

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2024/09/22

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Odds & Ends: September 20, 2024

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2024/09/20

Oklahoma’s Onion Burgers. Many regions of the country lay claim to a signature burger. For Oklahoma, it’s the onion burger, which is made by pressing thinly sliced onions directly into the patty while it cooks. It’s delicious. In back-to-back weeks, the McKays sampled burgers that are considered two of Oklahoma’s best. We got one at […] Help support independent publishing. Make a donation to The Art of Manliness! Thanks for the support!

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What to Do When You Don’t Feel Like Doing Anything

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2024/09/19

Every now and then I have days where I just don’t feel like doing a damn thing. The idea of being productive makes my brain hurt. These little funks can be extremely frustrating, especially when there’s a lot I need to accomplish. I haven’t quite figured out why I get hit with these bouts of […] Help support independent publishing. Make a donation to The Art of Manliness! Thanks for the support!

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How to Handle 3 Common Pistol Misfires

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2024/09/19

When you’re out plinking with your pistol, you’re likely going to encounter trigger pulls when the gun goes “click” instead of “bang!” There are three common reasons why your semiautomatic pistol could malfunction. Today, we’re going to show you how to handle them. General Safety Guidelines When diagnosing and correcting a pistol malfunction, continue to […] Help support independent publishing. Make a donation to The Art of Manliness! Thanks for

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7 Ways to Help Your Kids Enjoy Hiking

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2024/09/17

Taking your kids hiking is one of the best ways to get them into nature (and the many benefits associated with that exposure). And, if the hike is a bit strenuous, it offers them one of the few opportunities in modern life to get comfortable being uncomfortable. But, kids aren’t always excited about hiking. Especially younger […]Help support independent publishing. Make a donation to The Art of Manliness! Thanks for the support!

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Podcast #1,023: Is Self-Control Overrated?

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2024/09/16

Self-control, the ability to resolve a conflict between two competing desires, is frequently touted as the golden key to success. But many of the most popular ideas about self-control are actually at odds with how it really operates. Here to unpack some of the lesser-understood and counterintuitive ideas around discipline and willpower is Michael Inzlicht, […] Help support independent publishing. Make a donation to The Art of Manliness! Thanks for the support!

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Skill of the Week: Clean Your Entire House in 30 Minutes

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2024/09/15

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Odds & Ends: September 13, 2024

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2024/09/13

Nose Breathing Science vs. Snake Oil. AoM podcast guest Michael Easter does a deep dive into the nose breathing craze that’s taken over parts of the online fitness world. I admittedly bought into the nose breathing thing shortly after my podcast interview with James Nestor. I even had a period where I taped my mouth shut. Michael’s […] Help support independent publishing. Make a donation to The Art of Manliness! Thanks for the support!

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Iron Your Jeans, Pardner

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2024/09/12

YOU DO NOT IRON A CREASE IN YOUR JEANS! That’s been the golden rule of denim for years. Why? Simple. Jeans are casual. Workwear. Creases spell formality. Mixing the two? It’s like wearing a tuxedo to mow the lawn. But my old man, Tom McKay, ironed his jeans religiously. Well, he wore ironed jeans. My […] Help support independent publishing. Make a donation to The Art of Manliness! Thanks for the support!

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Odds & Ends: September 6, 2024

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2024/09/06

Macbeth. Ever since my podcast with Eliot Cohen on what Shakespeare can teach us about power and leadership, I’ve had a hankering to read more of the Bard. But I read somewhere that to really get the full effect of Shakespeare’s plays, it helps to hear the plays performed instead of merely reading them. So […]Help support independent publishing. Make a donation to The Art of Manliness! Thanks for the support!

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