Tip: The 4 Components to Recovery, T Nation Boot Camp
Coach Thibaudeau discusses the four types of recovery after one our boot camp workouts.
November 24
Tip: Should You Auto-Regulate Your Training?
What's best, sticking to your program no matter what, or mixing it up based on how you feel that day? Here's what science says.
November 23
Tip: Progression Methods, T Nation Boot Camp
After one of our boot camp workouts, Coach Thibaudeau talked about several ways to progress in training.
Tip: Protein Intake for Natural and Not-So-Natural Lifters
How much protein should you eat? It depends on a few factors. Check out the guidelines here.
November 21
A Fatal Mistake in Size Training
Most training programs focus on adding weight to the bar, but the best way to add muscle is to focus on volume. Here why and how to do it.
November 20
8 Things You're Not Supposed to Do... That Work
Sometimes the rules need to be rewritten. Here are eight supposedly wrong things that work great for these experts.
November 17
Tip: Young vs. Old: Who Wins?
A surprising study looks at the recovery rates of 20-somethings vs. 40-somethings.
November 16
Tip: How to Lift Until You're 100
It takes an open mind and a big toolbox to keep progressing as an experienced lifter. Here's what you need to know.
Tip: Know Your Anatomy, Build Bigger Traps
To build all three portions of the traps, do exercises for each... not just shrugs. Here's how.
November 15
Tip: The Number One Thing That Needs to Change
The longer you've been lifting hard, the more this advice applies.
November 13
Tip: The Right Way to Use a Chest Machine
Chest press machines work, but they can also wreck your joints. Here's how to get around that.
November 11
Tip: Density Training: Leg Extensions & Goblet Squats
Occluded extensions alternated with heels-elevated goblet squats for 3 rounds. Remove the wraps and rest 3 minutes. Repeat 2-3 times.
November 7
Tip: Banded Trap Bar Shrugs
Using the wider, neutral grip provided by the trap bar allows for a better contraction. Add bands and hold the top position for 2 seconds.
November 5
Tip: Stand Up While Training These Muscles
It works far better than you would have ever guessed.
November 4
Tip: The Neutral-Grip Shoulder Press
This is a great exercise that builds you delts while also protecting joint integrity. The cable is attached at the bottom of the handle, so you'll be pushing up, not pulling down.
November 1
Chest Training for Natural Guys
Whether you've got a weak chest, mobility issues, technique problems, or are just cursed with droopy pecs, this will show you how to fix it.
October 31
Tip: How to Bring Up a Weak Body Part
Big back, small legs? Big chest, small arms? Here's how to schedule your workouts to bring up those lagging muscle groups.
October 30
Tip: The Forgotten Importance of Maintenance Phases
Cut, bulk, cut, bulk, repeat. What's missing? The crucial maintenance phase. Here's why you should never skip it.
October 26
Tip: Mass Gain 101
Here's the smart way to adjust your diet and your training for your next bulking phase.
October 25
Tip: Front Squat to Box
Nail your quads with this exercise. Be sure to pause 1-2 seconds on the box.