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Bigger Stronger Leaner

Tip: The Missing Pull-Up Variation

Most smart lifters do some variation of the pull-up or chin-up, but not many have tried this one. Take a look.

by Thoren Bradley | November 26, 2018April 22, 2022 | Leave a Comment
October 27
Bigger Stronger Leaner

Tip: Ring Row

Performed with rings or a TRX, this row variation in infinitely scalable. Just adjust your feet and stance to make it harder or easier.
Michael Boyle October 27
October 26
Bigger Stronger Leaner

Tip: Two Band Exercises for Better Posture

Got forward-rolled shoulders? Tight scapulae? Try these.
Dan Blewett October 26
October 22
Bigger Stronger Leaner

Tip: Bent Over Row 21s with Isometric

Perform 7 top-half partials, a 7-second isometric, and finally 7 full-range reps.
Nick Tumminello October 22
October 21
Bigger Stronger Leaner

Tip: Lat Pulldown 21's with Isometric

The variation of the 21's method starts with 7 mid-range partials, then you perform a 7-second isometric and 7 full reps.
Nick Tumminello October 21
October 7
Bigger Stronger Leaner

Tip: Do Pull-Up Pulses for Big Lats

Can you do three measly reps using this training method? Maybe. Give it a shot.
Nick Tumminello October 7
October 6
Bigger Stronger Leaner

Tip: Two Old-School Back & Biceps Builders

These classic upper-body exercises are making a comeback. Here's a quick refresher on both of them.
Nick Tumminello October 6
September 20
Bigger Stronger Leaner

Tip: Band Pullover

With a regular pullover, you lose tension at the top. Add a band to keep the tension on through the full range of motion and you'll build more muscle.
Tom MacCormick September 20
September 19
Bigger Stronger Leaner

Tip: Good and Bad Barbell Rows

Great exercise, but are you making these common mistakes?
TJ Kuster September 19
August 30
Bigger Stronger Leaner

Tip: Get Double the Results from Pullovers

Use this common accessory for pullovers and it'll build your upper body like nothing else.
Tom MacCormick August 30
August 29
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Tip: Double Barrel Rows for a Bigger Back

Build your back with this strategy you've probably never tried before.
Tom MacCormick August 29
August 3
Bigger Stronger Leaner

Tip: Suspension Straps One-Arm Row

A back exercise. A core strength exercise. A much-tougher-than-it-looks exercise. Try it!
Calvin Huynh August 3
July 14
Bigger Stronger Leaner

Tip: Your Chin-Up is Weak and Ugly. Let's Fix It.

Are you swinging back and forth? Are you struggling to get even a couple of good reps? Here's what to do.
TJ Kuster July 14
July 12
Bigger Stronger Leaner

Tip: Single-Arm Barbell Row with Band

Stimulate new back growth by changing the angle. Use a Landmine device (or place a bar in a corner). Attach a band for a more intense peak contraction.
Mark Dugdale July 12
July 11
Bigger Stronger Leaner

Tip: The Compound Row

A great back exercise, especially for athletes.
Nick Tumminello July 11
July 3
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Tip: Bentover Row With Band

Do this warm-up before any upper body workout to prime your body for heavy lifting.
Barry Vincent July 3
June 29
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Tip: An Unconventional Way to Improve Your Pull-Ups

Do more pull-ups and do them with more weight strapped to your body. How? Use this cool training method.
Drew Murphy June 29
June 24
Bigger Stronger Leaner

Tip: The Misunderstood Pulldown

Are behind-the-neck pulldowns really the devil? Well, not quite. Here's why.
Nick Tumminello June 24
June 14
Bigger Stronger Leaner

Tip: A Back Builder You've Never Tried

This is brutal, and you actually do it as part of your warm-up. Take a look.
Eirik Sandvik June 14
June 10
Bigger Stronger Leaner

Tip: Seated Cable Rows with Iso Holds

Do an isometric hold every third rep or so to produce greater muscle activation and stimulate size gains.
Michael Warren June 10
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