Bigger Stronger Leaner

Tip: The Romanian Deadlift, Improved

The RDL is a staple lift, but not if you suck at it. Here's how to make it work for you.

Dr John Rusin July 14, 2017

Bigger Stronger Leaner

Tip: The Most Effective 10 Minute Cardio Workout

Screw those long sessions on the stationary bike or rower. All you need is a few minutes a week. Here's what to do.

TC Luoma July 14, 2017

Bigger Stronger Leaner

Tip: Kettlebell Dead Walk, Lunges, and RDL Superset

Perform these three exercises as one superset to really nail your glutes and hamstrings while strengthening your lower back.

Christian Thibaudeau July 13, 2017

Bigger Stronger Leaner

Tip: The Good and Bad of Bodybuilding

Competitive bodybuilding can bring out the best and worst in people. Here's something to think about.

Lonnie Lowery, PhD July 13, 2017

Bigger Stronger Leaner

Tip: What 2 Weeks Off Really Does to Your Body

Here's how that vacation will affect your size and strength.

TC Luoma July 13, 2017

Bigger Stronger Leaner

Tip: Loosen Up Stiff Shoulders in 2 Minutes

Grab a stick and run through these quick drills to get your shoulders ready for heavy, safe lifting.

Kurt Weber July 12, 2017

Bigger Stronger Leaner

Tip: A Better Way to Lunge

This walking lunge variation triggers more muscle growth while sparing your joints and lower back. Check it out.

Dr John Rusin July 12, 2017

Bigger Stronger Leaner

The Ultimate Grip Strength Test

Take your strength to the next level with this simple 60-second challenge. Then, build a bone-crushing grip. Here's how.

Al Kavadlo July 12, 2017

Diet & Fat Loss

Tip: Is Stevia Making You Sick?

Some people need to avoid stevia. Here's why.

Tessa Gurley July 12, 2017

Bigger Stronger Leaner

Tip: Compound Set Combo Curls

Do 4 sets of 15 reps. On the first 10 reps of a set, do normal curls. On the last 5 reps of each set, switch to hammer curls.

David Otey July 11, 2017

Bigger Stronger Leaner

The 6 Most Overrated Things in Fitness

What do benching, burpees, running, sit-ups, and stretching your hammies have in common? They're rituals that make people lose their damn minds. Here's why.

Dr John Rusin July 11, 2017

Bigger Stronger Leaner

Tip: Two Tricks for Perfect Squats

Here's how to quickly fix your ugly squat and perfect your form.

Travis Hansen July 11, 2017

Bigger Stronger Leaner

Tip: The Banded Shoulder Press

Have a hard time building delts? Try this simple yet effective shoulder press using a band for accommodating resistance.

Kelvin King, Jr July 10, 2017

Bigger Stronger Leaner

Tip: Banded GHR Sit-Ups

Add a band and use a slow, controlled, partial range of motion to keep tension on the abs.

Bronwen Blunt July 10, 2017

Bigger Stronger Leaner

Tip: Do the Opposite

In training and in life, the majority seldom gets it right. Maybe it's time to do things differently.

Charles Staley July 10, 2017

Bigger Stronger Leaner

Tip: The Side Stretch You Should Be Doing

Do this oblique stretch before and after training and feel awesome. Check it out.

Tom Morrison July 10, 2017

Bigger Stronger Leaner

Tip: The Child's Pose For Athletes

Improve upper back rotation and posture with this simple drill. Do 10 reps per side twice a day.

Mitchell Starkman July 9, 2017

Eating

Tip: Get Your Head Out of Your Science-Butt

Stop panicking about natural and unnatural chemicals in food. Here's why.

TC Luoma July 9, 2017

Bigger Stronger Leaner

Tip: Press Outs for Abs

This variation of the ab rollout is intense because you spend more time in the toughest part of the movement.

Drew Murphy July 8, 2017

Diet & Nutrition

Tip: Combat Muscle Loss With This Fat

Catabolism is the enemy. Here's an easy way to smack it down.

Erick Avila July 8, 2017