From Jon: Each Sunday thePTDC publishes a list of the top articles from around the web in 5 different categories: bodybuilding, general health, fat loss, strength training, and nutrition.

We scan the net, but if you'd like to submit your article for consideration, please send it to [email protected].

Our Choice for the Article of the Week

Randy Moss's binge drinking. ManBearPig. The United Atheist Alliance. Black Friday. No lie -- according to Armi Legge, these are all examples of fat loss lessons to be learned from South Park. And while the spirit of this piece might be entertaining, the message -- that fat loss success is no different than success in any part of life -- is quite serious.

Bodybuilding

Building a Superhuman Core -- Tony Gentilcore, T-Nation (Our choice for Bodybuilding article of the week)

How to diet to single-digit bodyfat -- Yusef, Propane Fitness

The Belt and the Deadlift -- Mark Rippetoe, T-Nation

The Best Exercises. Period. -- Christian Thibaudeau, T-Nation

5 Things that are Holding Your Squat Back -- Chad Smith, JTS Strength

 

General Health

15 Common Mobility Mistakes - Eric Cressey, thePTDC.com (Our choice for General Health article of the week)

Becoming Wolverine: How to Recover Faster and Never Get Hurt Again -- Jason Fitzgerald, Nerd Fitness

The 10 Commandments of Fitness and Wellness -- Eric C. Stevens, Breaking Muscle

What I've Learned in 5 Years of Marriage (and How I Still Don't Know Anything) -- Jill Coleman

Considerations in Athletic Performance Enhancement Training: Overhead Weight Room Exercises -- Robert A. Panariello, BretContreras.com

 

Fat Loss

What the Number On the Scale Really Means: A Primer On Weight Fluctuations -- Richard Talens, Greatist.com (Our choice for Fat Loss article of the week)

Does Hydroxycut Really Work For Weight Loss? An Objective Look -- Kris Gunnars, Authority Nutrition

Green Coffee Bean Extract Exposed: Another So-Called "Miracle Fat Burner" Makes The Hall of Shame -- Tom Venuto

 

Strength Training

So You Think You Can Front Squat? (Part 1), Part 2, & Part 3 -- Brandon Smitley, Elitefts (Our choice for Strength Training article of the week)

Direct Calf Training -- Matt Mills, Lift Big Eat Big

Chest Supported Row "Countdowns" -- Ben Bruno

Why All Runners Should Strength Train -- Jason Fitzgerald, Greatist.com

3 Reasons You Aren't Getting Any Stronger -- Lauren Beasley, Breaking Muscle

 

Nutrition

Why You Don't Really Need a Post-Workout Protein Shake -- Eirik Garnas, BretContreras.com (Our choice for Nutrition article of the week)

Is Dairy Bad For You, or Good? The Milky, Cheesy Truth -- Kris Gunnars, Authority Nutrition

Are You Falling for These Food Label Lies? -- Rick Kaselj

Effortless Eating: Nutrition Made Simple -- Neghar Fonooni