Bigger Stronger Leaner

Tip: The Right Way to Dumbbell Bench Press

Start at the bottom with the palms facing each other. Rotate on the way up so the palms are facing forward in the end position.

Christian Bosse October 23, 2017

Bigger Stronger Leaner

Tip: Dumbbell Iso-Dynamic Elevated Split Squat

Adding deep, 3-5 second holds to your split squat ramps up lower body development and helps with tight hip flexors.

Jeremy Frisch October 23, 2017

Bigger Stronger Leaner

Tip: A Backward Way to Build a Stronger Bench

Got a sticking point right off your chest? Having shoulder pain while benching? Erase that pain and weakness. Here's how.

Dr John Rusin October 23, 2017

Diet & Fat Loss

Tip: Skinny Guys with Fat Guy Problems

Those naturally lean guys who can eat anything without getting fat are still at risk of killer diseases. Here's the common food that's causing it.

Chris Shugart October 23, 2017

Bigger Stronger Leaner

Tip: The Hardstyle Side Plank

Get better at bracing, get better at lifting. Think of this as the RKC version of the side plank.

Tom Morrison October 22, 2017

Bigger Stronger Leaner

Tip: Does Music Really Help You Train Harder?

We all think it does, but what does science say? And does the type of training you're doing change things? Info here.

Jason Biggins October 22, 2017

Bigger Stronger Leaner

Tip: The Guillotine Press

For chest development, do a light bench press to the neck. A good scheme is 6 sets of 6 reps with 20-second rest periods.

Mark Dugdale October 21, 2017

Bigger Stronger Leaner

Tip: Unilateral vs. Bilateral Training

Which is better? Here are the facts.

TJ Kuster October 21, 2017

Bigger Stronger Leaner

Tip: The Zercher Good Morning

Bulletproof your posterior chain with this good morning variation. Also works great for opening up your hips.

Kurt Weber October 20, 2017

Bigger Stronger Leaner

Tip: Altitude Landings to Improve Squatting Mechanics

With the squat, you want to break from the knees and hips at the same time. This plyo drill can teach the correct movement pattern and fix bad patterns.

Christian Bosse October 20, 2017

Eating

7 Dumb Things People Say About Nutrition

You probably hear these misguided remarks about nutrition every day. In fact, you may even be saying them yourself.

TC Luoma October 20, 2017

Bigger Stronger Leaner

Tip: The Fingertip Ledge Pull-Up

Also called mountain climber pull-ups, these are great for grip and forearm strength.

Joel Seedman, PhD October 19, 2017

Bigger Stronger Leaner

Tip: Continuous Tension Hack Squat

To get the most growth in your quads when using the hack squat, don't lock out at the top.

Alex Mullan October 19, 2017

Diet & Fat Loss

Tip: Carb Cycling and the Right Amount of Cardio

Reach the next level of physique development without driving yourself nuts. Here's the simple plan.

Chris Colucci October 19, 2017

Bigger Stronger Leaner

Stay Strong All Workout Long

Use this smart training method to ignite your CNS and blast through your workouts.

Dr John Rusin October 19, 2017

Bigger Stronger Leaner

Tip: Pistol Squat From the Bottom Up

Ramp up the difficulty of the pistol squat with this variation.

TJ Kuster October 18, 2017

Bigger Stronger Leaner

Tip: Pistol Squat to Box

The pistol squat requires mobility, strength, and balance. If you're not there yet, try the box squat version. Progress by using a lower box.

TJ Kuster October 18, 2017

Diet & Nutrition

Tip: 3 Big Meals vs. 6 Small Meals

What's best for fat loss? It depends. Here's what you need to know.

Christian Thibaudeau October 18, 2017

Bigger Stronger Leaner

Tip: The Duck Lunge

Finish off leg day with this quad-focused exercise. Stay in the crouched position and shoot for 15 reps per leg.

Alex Mullan October 17, 2017

Bigger Stronger Leaner

Tip: Pistol Squat with Suspension Straps

Trying to hit a full pistol squat but having trouble? Use this regression, then progress by using the straps as little as possible.

TJ Kuster October 17, 2017