How I Added 100 Pounds to My Deadlift in 2 Weeks
The Single Most Effective Training Template
June 3
Tip: Train With Arnold's Golden Six
This full-body, three-days-per-week routine got The Oak started in bodybuilding. Check it out.
June 2
Lower Slower, Gain Faster
Eccentric training provides better mechanics, more muscle, and better sports performance. Here's how to fit it into your workouts.
May 25
The Top 9 Dumbbell Bench Press Variations
Break out of your chest-training rut to build more muscle and more strength. Here are nine brutal ways to do it.
May 9
5 Form Mistakes You Don't Know You're Making
Pulldowns, overhead presses, bench presses, pull-ups, rows. Your form sucks on all of them. Really. Here's where you're messing up.
May 5
The 5 Best Warm-Ups for Big Lifts
Prime your body to lift heavier, lift harder, and do it all safely. Here's how strong lifters get it done.
May 2
Bodybuilder Biceps, Powerlifter Triceps
Powerlifters have the strongest triceps. Bodybuilders have the biggest biceps. Here's how to combine their training methods to build arms that are as strong as they look.
April 28
5 Critical Exercises for Athletes
Muscle imbalances are weaknesses. Weaknesses cause injuries. Injuries suck. Fix the problem. Here's how.
April 25
4 Myths Many Lifters Actually Believe
The practices some lifters still swear by are dumb and counterproductive. Got someone telling you to do these? Don't. Already doing them? Stop.
April 20
10 Awesome Pull-Up Variations
Challenge yourself, crush boredom, and build a capable upper body with these butt-kicking variations.
April 5
The 4 Paths To Strength
There's more than one way to build nasty strength, but you always have to be smart about max effort training and exercise variety. Here's your guide.
April 4
6 Lifting Strategies That Always Work
Cut through all the complex weight lifting theory with these proven strategies for building strength and muscle.
March 31
7 Things You Should Do Before You Die
This isn't your regular bucket list. These are the bodybuilding things you should do before you croak. How many have you checked off?
March 29
Conditioning for Muscle Mass
Metcon isn't just about fat loss. Without it, muscle growth and strength gains can grind to a halt. Really. Here's why and what to do about it.
March 28
The 7 New Rules of Lifting
Stop burning out, being weak, and wasting time. Follow these proven training principles and keep the progress coming.
March 25
I, Bodybuilder
No hype, no exaggeration. How to build muscle as fast as humanly possible. Get the plan here.
March 24
Total Core Training for Lifters
To train the core musculature properly, you need to do the right exercises at the right time. Here's your complete guide.
March 21
DOMS: No Pain, No Gain?
Does getting sore actually lead to more muscle growth? Can you get big and strong without getting sore? The answers here may surprise you.
March 17
The Two-Second Muscle Builder
Leave your ego in the locker room, use this tough training method, and makes some real gains. Here's how.
March 10
Pull-Ups Vs. Chin-Ups
We look to science to find out which exercise reins supreme for lats, traps, and biceps. Bonus: Two cool tricks to get better results with both.