Tip: The Bradford Press
Use it as a warm-up or add some weight and build some muscle. Go down only as far as your range of motion comfortably allows.
April 23
Tip: Build Your Shoulders. Don't Destroy Them.
Stop doing lateral raises and upright rows wrong. It could be what's wrecking your shoulder health.
April 21
Tip: Row – Correct Range of Motion
Full ROM is good... usually. But most lifters carry it too far when it comes to the row, leading to problems.
April 20
Tip: A New Way to Row
Get greater activation of the lats and upper back with this exercise variation.
April 18
5 Proven Ways to Keep the Muscle Coming
For 20 years, this coach has tested just about every muscle-building method out there. Here are his top five tips for gains.
Tip: The Silly-Looking Exercise Your Glutes Need
This exercise will boost your deadlift and build your flat butt... but it looks weird. Who cares? Be weird.
April 17
Tip: The Best Machine for Biceps
Use this machine along with mechanical drop sets to ignite new muscle growth.
April 14
Tip: Supersize Your Weight Stack
Here's a nifty trick that lets you easily slap on 10, 25, or 35 pounds to a cable weight stack.
Tip: DOMS Isn't Caused By What You Think
Delayed onset muscle soreness can interfere with how much weight you can lift, and traditional methods do nothing to help it. Here's what will.
April 13
The Very Best Machine in the Gym
Free weights are usually best, but not always. We asked 6 coaches and pros about their favorite machine and how they like to use it. Check it out.
Tip: Get Sore, Not Sad
Training helps with depression. But what happens when you stop training? Are men and women affected differently? Here's the science.
April 9
Tip: Do You Really Need a Training Log?
Newbies do, but how about advanced lifters? Here's why intuition and autoregulation is often best.
April 8
Tip: The Banded Pullover
The pullover is a classic chest exercise, and it hits the lats too. Add a band to increase tension throughout the entire movement.
April 6
28 Days of Gains: A Realistic Case Study
How much muscle can a natural, experienced lifter gain in 4 weeks? Can he lose fat at the same time? This coach decided to find out.
Tip: Shoulder Triples for Strength and Size
Build muscle and keep your shoulders healthy with this time-efficient strategy.
April 5
The Smart Lifter's Guide to Recovery Weeks
Deloads are often misused. They can accelerate your gains, but they can also derail them. Here's how to make a better plan.
April 2
Go Fund Yourself!
More women than ever are competing, and some of them want YOU to fund it. It's time to call them out.
Tip: 1RM Training – Risk vs. Reward
Why you should stop focusing so much on your one-rep max and what to do instead.
March 31
Tip: Get Twice the Triceps Growth
A new study shows that you can double the rate of triceps growth by using a certain exercise in a specific way. Take a look.
March 30
The Best Training Split You've Never Tried
How many days per week should you train each muscle? The truth is, every muscle group is different. Here's your guide.