December 30
Make Your Routine Less Routine
Variety doesn't have to mean replacing the basics with Bosu balls and Zumba classes. Try this to shake things up.
December 29
One Shrug to Rule Them All
A beastly set of traps is a sign of a serious lifter, but too much shrugging can cause postural problems down the line. Is there a perfect trap exercise that builds a serious yoke, without the drawbacks? Check this out.
December 27
21st Century Supersets
A modern twist on a classic method that will get you bigger, leaner, and stronger. What's not to love about that?
December 2
Muscle-Ups
Bench presses? Chin-ups? Push presses? Those are all great, but this gymnastics staple is worth mastering too. Here’s why and how to do it.
November 28
How to Look Freakin' Awesome
Using simple formulas, Romaniello has come up with the clearest definition of “looking awesome” yet. You have to check this out to see where you stand!
November 25
Perfect Pulling Exercises for a Bigger Back
The best exercises for building a big, strong back and the best way to perform them. Check it out.
November 15
How to Build Any Muscle Group
The 30-Rep Method, 5 Minutes of Hell, the boxer drill, and more scientific but outside-the-box thinking from one of weightlifting's revolutionaries.
November 14
Up Your Work Capacity
How to build a bigger gas tank to power through your most demanding training.
November 9
10-Minute Sets
Timed sets are a simple, effective, and extremely painful way to build work capacity and serious muscle, fast.
November 4
4 Reasons Why You're Not Making Progress
Training slumps are inevitable. But there’s a reason they happen. Here’s what’s causing yours, and what to do about it.
October 27
Muscle Specific Hypertrophy: Biceps, Back, and Lower Body
Don't read this unless you want to get bummed out about how you've been training the wrong grips, rep ranges, and exercises for your biceps, your back, and your entire lower body.
October 25
Mountain Dog Training for Intermediates
John Meadows’ style of training is typically used by only very advanced lifters. Here’s how to make it work for you if you’re a mere mortal.
October 17
Maximize Protein Synthesis
Building muscle boils down to getting on the right side of the protein synthesis balance sheet. Here's how to do it.
October 14
Muscle Specific Hypertrophy: Chest, Triceps, and Shoulders
Understanding the science of sets, reps, and muscle-specific fiber composition will make you sound smarter. Going to the gym and applying that knowledge will make you bigger.
September 29
Muscle Dysmorphia and Male Body Image
Is the compulsion to get bigger and leaner a disorder? Here’s the real story.
September 14
Harness the Power of Insulin
Guys with outstanding insulin sensitivity build muscle easier while staying leaner. Here's how you can muscle your way in on that action.
September 9
Deconstructing the Dumbbell Row
Even thought the dumbbell row seems easy to do, chances are, you're doing it incorrectly and losing most of the benefits. Here's why.
September 8
Gravity Iron: No Weights Needed
Combine bodyweight exercises with the deadlift for this simple program that'll pack on muscle.
September 2
4 Sure-Fire Ways To Kill Progress
Not sure why you’re still not jacked? Here’s your answer… and how to fight it.