September 22
The 2-Second Pause for Big Gains
Pausing for 2 seconds during certain exercises can lead to big improvements in strength and performance. Here’s why, and how to do it.
September 19
9 Training Concepts That Suck
Bodybuilding and strength training have hundreds of rules you need to follow to make progress. Trouble is, many of them suck. Break them.
September 18
Stimulants & Explosive Performance
Stimulants can really get you amped up for a tough workout, but do they have other effects as well? Dr. Lowery hooked himself up to fancy lab equipment to find out.
September 15
The 12 Most Powerful Athletes
No golfers or marathoners on this list of the world's greatest athletes. No, this is ranking of the freakishly powerful.
September 2
5 Reasons You Don't Look Like You Lift
How come some people go to the gym a lot but don't look like it? Probably because they're making these mistakes.
September 1
Bodybuilding vs Powerlifting Squat
Which is better, the bodybuilding squat or the powerlifting squat? The ten differences you need to know to maximize results.
August 29
Maybe All You Need Is Lifting
Warm-ups, mobility work, stretching, foam rolling, conditioning... do you even lift, bro? And do you really need all that stuff?
August 27
4 Bench Press Lies
If your bench press numbers are stuck, it's probably because you've misinterpreted the good advice of geared lifters. Here's how to get unstuck.
August 22
Primer 4: Big, Bad, Basic Workouts
If your size and strength gains have stalled out, it's because you made things too complex. It's time to get back to basics and get strong... using only 4 reps.
August 21
How to Train For Power
To dominate the field of play or just kick some serious butt in the gym, you have to develop raw power. Here's how.
August 19
9 Tips for Dedicated Lifters
Ten years of lifting will give you knowledge. But Dan John has been lifting for almost 50. That will give you wisdom. Here are his best tips.
August 14
Olympic Shoes or Chucks for Squats?
Will putting on a pair of Olympic lifting shoes kick up your squat by 20 pounds, or are you better off wearing Chucks?
August 4
How Many Reps Should I Do?
When getting set to do an exercise, there are only two real decisions you need to make, “How Many Reps Should I Do?” and “How Close to Failure Should I Go?” Here’s your guide.
July 30
Barbells Behind Bars
The author was sentenced to 10 years in prison. He started lifting to build up his self-esteem and, more importantly, to protect his ass from getting shanked.
July 24
Total Body Strength
Use irradiated tension with front squats, planks, lateral raises, and split squats to build full body strength and testicular fortitude.
July 16
A New Way to Deadlift
Blast through your deadlift PR while building new mass on your upper back with Anderson deadlifts.
July 11
Nailing the Overhead Press
Successful overhead pressers lift with violence and hate. Here's all the technique cues you need to add to that aggression, plus a complete overhead press program.
June 30
Planned Brutality
There are plenty of ways to ratchet up the intensity of a set, like forced reps, Tom Platz iso-holds, and rest/pause sets, but you need to apply them in two-week waves.
June 26
7 Mind Hacks for Gym Dominance
Once your physical skills are well-developed, psychology may be the greatest weapon in your arsenal. Check out these tips.