September 18
Tip: Build Explosive Power With This Piece of Crap
This much-maligned piece of gym equipment can do something no other machine can do. Check this out.
September 15
Tip: The Pros and Cons Lifting Belts
Will using a lifting belt really weaken your core? Here's what you need to know.
September 13
Tip: Activate the Lats, Prevent Bar Drift
A simple lat activation drill that helps you prevent bar drift when deadlifting heavy.
Tip: Should Your Training Program Be Balanced?
Not always. Here's why.
6 Signs You Need to Change Exercises
Don't let yourself become immune to training. Here's how to tell when you need to change things up, plus some smart ways to do it.
September 11
Tip: Should I Use Lifting Straps?
Some say straps lead to a weak grip so they never use them. Others use them for damn near everything. Here's the smart lifter's approach.
September 7
The 5 Most Common Programming Myths
How do you plan your training? These are the rules you'll hear most often, and here's why they're flawed.
September 5
Tip: The Single-Arm Bench Press
To bench a lot of weight, you need full-body tension. This exercise helps you build it. Work toward getting 5 reps with 100 pounds.
September 2
Tip: Lifters Were Stronger 30 Years Ago
The numbers prove that old-time training methods work the best. Here's what you need to know.
September 1
Tip: Improve Your Deadlift, Spare Your Low Back
This primer superset teaches you to deadlift correctly, allows your CNS to recover, and it's easy on your aching joints. Check it out.
August 31
How Long Should I Rest Between Sets?
If a trainer says to always rest 3 minutes between sets, he's an idiot. Here are the 9 things you need to consider to get the best results.
August 25
Tip: Squat This Far Down for Best Results
Looks like partials aren’t so bad after all. Here’s how and why you should start adding them to your squats.
August 22
Tip: Stability Ball Neck Bridges
Protect your neck. Here are some great exercises for athletes to build and strength the neck.
August 21
Tip: Cable Stack Wrist Roller
Attach a two-inch pipe to some webbing and a cable machine to really build your grip and forearms. The resistance increases as you roll.
Tip: Power Rack Wrist Rolling
Get a pipe and make this yourself. Unlike a standard wrist roller, the rack version doesn't overtax your shoulders, just your grip and forearms.
Tip: The 20 Reps Method for Strength
Forget counting sets. Instead, think about weight and total reps. Here's why and how to do it.
August 20
Tip: Pinch Grip Strength
Strength athletes train their crushing grip strength, but often neglect pinch grip strength. Here are some new ways to train it.
August 4
Tip: 7 Things Smart Lifters Know
Experienced lifters learned these things by making mistakes. Read this so you won't have to make the same ones.
August 3
Stressed? Train Like This, Make Gains
Consistency is good. But consistent lifting paired with life stress will halt your progress. Here's how to train so you can still make gains.