Tip: 5 Rules For Training Success
From training to nutrition, pro bodybuilder and record-holding powerlifter Amit Sapir lists his top five tips for gains.
July 26
Tip: Boot Camp Workout
Behind the scenes at one of T Nation's boot camps. Tons of workout ideas and training tips here.
July 25
Tip: Boot Camp Workout Overview
Here's a video from one of T Nation's boot camps. In this intro, Coach Thibaudeau reviews several awesome training techniques.
July 24
Tip: The 2-Barbell Farmer's Walk
This variation of the farmer's walk ramps up the core, lat, and grip work required. Give it a shot.
July 22
Tip: The JM Press with SS Bar
This triceps exercise is popular in powerlifting circles. Make it even better by using a safety squat bar which acts as a form guide.
July 18
Tip: The 2 Round Upper-Body Warm-Up
This quick warm-up will you get you ready for just about any type of upper body training.
July 14
Tip: 3 Bench Press Grips
Here's how to choose the right grip for your goal and the pros and cons of each.
July 13
Tip: What 2 Weeks Off Really Does to Your Body
Here's how that vacation will affect your size and strength.
July 12
The Ultimate Grip Strength Test
Take your strength to the next level with this simple 60-second challenge. Then, build a bone-crushing grip. Here's how.
July 10
Tip: Do the Opposite
In training and in life, the majority seldom gets it right. Maybe it's time to do things differently.
July 6
The Best & Worst Times of Day to Work Out
Find out why you shouldn't work out first thing in the AM, when the best time is, and what to do if you have to do morning workouts. Details here.
July 5
Tip: A Common Mistake That Kills Your Gains
We all do it, but we'd make a lot more progress if we didn't. Check it out.
The 4 Mandatory One-Legged Exercises
Want to get strong in the big lifts? Want to stay uninjured? Master these four unilateral exercises.
July 3
Tip: The Dead-Start Bench Press
Increase starting strength with this lift. Bring the bar down controlled and rest it for a half-second without letting the bar sink. Accelerate with as much force and speed as possible.
July 2
Tip: The Sumo Deadlift From Deficit
Build hip strength to boost your squat and deadlifting numbers with this accessory lift.
June 30
How to Hit a Triple Bodyweight Deadlift
It takes a special breed of animal to be able to deadlift 3X his bodyweight. Here's how to become one.
June 29
Tip: The Banded Face Pull
Use this modification to make the face pull exercise even more effective.
June 25
Tip: The One Exercise You Need to Do More Often
It improves posture, shoulder health, and much more. Check it out.
June 23
Tip: Full Body Fridays
Here's a new way to program push-pull training for even better results.
June 22
Tip: Close Your Eyes During Some Exercises
This little trick really helps you tune up your mind-muscle connection. Here's how it works.