March 11
Mythbusters 2
Are squats and deadlifts all you need to work your core? Is it "bad" to do static stretches before weight training? Answers to these questions and more.
April 15
How Not to Warm Up
Five warm-up routines and stretches that do more harm than good, plus some better ideas.
February 13
Recovery Methods 101
Dan John's been dragging his calloused butt across Terra Firma for a relatively long time, but he only recently realized he'd been wasting a lot of time on assistance exercises and aerobics.
January 2
The Mobility Complex
We'll admit it. Warm-ups suck. They're no fun, but we realize their importance. Luckily, Jeremy Frisch has come up with a couple that are hugely effective while still being tolerable to us warm-up haters.
December 26
The Mobility-Stability Continuum
There's a difference between mobility and stability. Mobility is the ability to produce a desired movement, while stability is the ability to resist an undesired movement. Knowing the difference is the key to performance.
December 19
The Third-World Squat
You should be able to perform a strict rock-bottom squat, at least with bodyweight. Here’s why and how to achieve it.
June 20
A Joint-by-Joint Approach to Training
Think about training from a joint perspective and you’ll get better results from your workouts. Here’s how.
May 8
(De)-Constructing Computer Guy - Part 2
Got bad posture because you have to slave away in front of the computer all day? Here’s how to fix it.
April 26
(De)-Constructing Computer Guy - Part 1
Are you a computer guy? If so then your posture probably sucks. Here’s how to fix it.
March 27
Hips Don't Lie
With smart training, not only should your lifts go up, but your posture should improve as well. Here’s how to make it happen.
September 19
Soft Tissue Work for Tough Guys
Think foam rolling hurts? Try using a tennis ball on trigger points. Here’s how.
April 10
Back to McGill
If you're a lifter with back problems you'll want to read this. If you're a lifter without back problems you'll still want to read this.
December 22
Neanderthal No More - Part 5
The complete, head-to-toe guide to fixing your bad posture. Check it out.
September 6
Get Your Butt In Gear! 1
Because you've gotta train ass in order to haul ass. Here’s your guide to athletic glute training.
July 1
Neanderthal No More - Part 4
The complete, head-to-toe guide to fixing your bad posture. Check it out.
June 10
Neanderthal No More - Part 3
The complete, head-to-toe guide to fixing your bad posture. Check it out.
December 5
Heal that Hunchback!
Many lifters develop a head-forward, kyphotic posture. Add in computers and gaming and this can lead to trouble. Here’s how to fix it.