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.
December 19
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.
Tip: You're Still Too Fat
Don't worry, I was too. What I needed was some tough love. Here's what worked for me.
December 18
Tip: Iso-Dynamic Alternating Incline Row
Build more muscle by holding the top dumbbell isometrically between reps.
December 17
Tip: The PPL Training Split
If your goal is hypertrophy, this is one of the smartest splits to follow. Here's why and how to set it up.
December 15
The Truth About Belts, Lifting Shoes, and Straps
Do you use straps, Olympic lifting shoes, or a belt? Should you be using them? Here's how to know.
December 13
Painful Advice Every Lifter Needs to Hear
Listen up. The training and diet advice in this article will be tough to hear. It might even make you mad. But it will definitely make you better.
December 11
Tip: Fitness Gone Too Far
When does lifting, dieting, and competition go from healthy to detrimental? Well, here are a few signs.
December 7
How Not to Lose Your Gains
We all have to take time off at some point. So how much size and strength will it cost you? Here's what science says.
December 4
Tip: The Right Reps for the Right Equipment
Choose rep ranges like this to organize your training for better gains.
December 3
Tip: Unbalanced Training for Bodybuilding
Balanced training is great for beginners, but not so much for the experienced lifter. Here's why.
December 2
Tip: The Most Complete Biceps Exercise
This curl variation nails every fiber of the biceps in one movement. Check it out.
December 1
Tip: Stop Worrying About Being Over 40
Should you change how you train after the age of 40 or so? Maybe you just need a change in mindset instead.
November 30
Tip: The Smart Way to Lift Twice a Day
No, you won't overtrain... if you do it right. And the gains are awesome.
November 29
Tip: Neural Fatigue, T Nation Boot Camp
Is your nervous system too burned out to train productively? Coach Thibaudeau discusses this topic during one of our boot camps.
Tip: Fatigue Loading vs. Performance Loading, T Nation Boot Camp
When should you add more weight? When should you add more sets? Coach Thibaudeau talks about these topics and more.
The Ultimate Program for Body Comp Improvement
Tired of looking pretty much the same year after year? If you're ready to make radical changes in your body composition, start here.
November 28
Tip: Work Capacity & Nervous System Efficiency, T Nation Boot Camp
Coach Thibaudeau discusses MMA fighters, nervous system recovery, active rest, and more.
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.
November 25
Tip: Training on the Nerve, T Nation Boot Camp
After a boot camp workout, Coach Thibaudeau fields questions about external motivation and over-stimulating the nervous system.