October 22
Tip: Does Music Really Help You Train Harder?
We all think it does, but what does science say? And does the type of training you're doing change things? Info here.
October 21
Tip: The Guillotine Press
For chest development, do a light bench press to the neck. A good scheme is 6 sets of 6 reps with 20-second rest periods.
October 19
Tip: Continuous Tension Hack Squat
To get the most growth in your quads when using the hack squat, don't lock out at the top.
Stay Strong All Workout Long
Use this smart training method to ignite your CNS and blast through your workouts.
October 17
Tip: The Duck Lunge
Finish off leg day with this quad-focused exercise. Stay in the crouched position and shoot for 15 reps per leg.
October 11
Tip: 3 Exercise Shoulder Circuit
Perform 3 sets x 10-15 reps each of front raise, lateral raise, and bentover rear lateral raise. No rest between exercises.
The 3 Stages of Real Strength Training
Getting strong requires brutality and smart volume management. Here are the three stages you must complete, along with simple workouts to follow.
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.
October 3
Tip: How to Get More Gains on Back Day
Follow this simple rule and get better results from your pulling exercises.
October 1
Tip: The 6-12-30 Method for Big Quads
Your legs don't want to grow. Force them with this tough tri-set.
September 30
Tip: The 100 Rep Pyramid
A new twist on a classic muscle-building method. Check it out.
September 26
Tip: A New Way to Do Chest Dips
The pin dip variation will hit your pecs in a whole new way, plus it nails the traps and triceps. Check it out.
13 Tricks for Perfect Exercise Form
The right cue or prompt can make any exercise feel absolutely right. Here are 13 you need to know.
Tip: The Worst Time to Stretch
Here's when to stretch for best results, plus an overview of the targeted dynamic warm-up method.
September 25
The 500 Workout
It's time to shake up your workout, stimulate new muscle gains, and lose some fat. Try this training template.
September 24
Tip: Biceps Bomb Mechanical Drop Set
Starting with a weight you can curl 12-15 times, do 8-10 reps on steep side of preacher bench, match those reps on the angled side, then stand and rep out.
September 22
Tip: Warm Up Fast and Kill It
Turn on your nervous system, increase core temp, get mobile, and kill your workout. Here's how.