Tip: 3 New Ways to Use This Machine
It's not just for back. Check out these muscle-building exercise variations.
December 31
Tip: Find Your Lats, Enhance Your Training
This drill teaches you to set your shoulders correctly so you can get the most out of your lat exercises.
December 29
The Very Best Upper-Body Exercise
Nail your lats, chest, triceps, delts, and abs with one exercise. Here are 8 new and improved ways to do it.
December 19
Tip: Standing Neck Supported Barbell Shrug
Shrugs are great, but most lifters only do them vertically. They can also be done horizontally to hit different areas of the traps and back.
Tip: The Athlete's Back Exercise
This row variation is a great back-builder, it's easy on the lower back, and it's highly functional for athletes. Check it out.
December 18
Tip: Iso-Dynamic Alternating Incline Row
Build more muscle by holding the top dumbbell isometrically between reps.
December 12
Tip: Banded Supine Row
Improve your form and movement mechanics on all rowing exercises with this teaching exercise. Bonus: It boosts your bench press by teaching you lat engagement.
December 10
Tip: Rounded Thoracic RDL
This accessory exercise for the deadlift will strengthen your spinal erectors. This helps you to deadlift heavier while keeping your spine stable and safe.
November 27
Tip: The Truth About Pulldowns
Two studies tell us the truth about grip width and whether pulling to the chest or the neck works better.
October 26
Tip: Glute Bridge Pullover
This variation simulates a decline pullover (more range of motion) but with extra core engagement. NFL athlete Jarius Wynn demonstrates.
October 13
Tip: Straps, Thick Grips, and 40-Second Wrist Curls
The pros and cons of straps, how to really train your grip and forearms, and more.
October 9
Tip: Seated Cable Row, Shoulder Position
The best cue is to keep your shoulder blades back and down. The first few reps show the incorrect position. In the last few reps, the shoulder are back and down.
October 6
Tip: Cambered Bar Row
For greater range of motion in the contracted position, try a cambered bar.
Tip: Smith Machine Dead-Stop Barbell Row
This Smith machine has its uses, like with this dead-stop drop set for back.
September 28
Bulletproof Your Lower Back
Want to build a strong, pain-free lower back? Here's your guide.
September 22
Tip: Slow Motion Pull-Ups
These increase tension and build a strong mind-muscle connection. Shoot for no more than 5 reps per set. If you can get more, go slower.
September 21
Tip: Build Better Lats With Constant Tension
Build your lats and strengthen your core at the same time with this exercise. Take a look.
September 16
Tip: Decline Kettlebell Pullover
Use kettlebells and a decline bench for your pullovers to increase tension and range of motion.
September 15
Tip: Lying Cable Pullover
Keep the low back pushed into the floor to keep constant tension on the targeted muscles with this pullover variation.
September 13
Tip: Activate the Lats, Prevent Bar Drift
A simple lat activation drill that helps you prevent bar drift when deadlifting heavy.