Tip: Stop Labeling Your Body Type
Endomorph, ectomorph, mesomorph: Dumb labels from the 1940s that were never meant for lifters. Here's the real story.
May 8
Tip: Don't Use Deload Weeks. Use Intro Weeks.
Stop wasting 25 percent of your strength training workouts. Here's a better way to deload and boost recovery.
May 6
Tip: Make PB&J Protein Parfait
Tempted to splurge? Kill your cravings with a double dose of protein. Get the easy recipe here.
May 5
Tip: Do a Volume Deload for Strength Gains
To stay strong, you need to keep in touch with the heavy weights, even during a deload. Here's how to do it right.
May 3
Tip: Train Your Abs Directly
No, the big compound lifts aren't enough for real core strength. Here's why.
May 2
Tip: Natural? Train MORE Often.
Here's why natural lifters actually need more frequent workouts for optimal gains.
May 1
Tip: Do Micro Drop Sets for Growth
Use this set-extending technique to fit more soul-crushing work into fewer reps and less time.
April 30
Tip: Squat, Carry Heavy Stuff, and Shut Up
Three things every lifter and athlete should be doing. Get the details here.
April 29
Tip: Prevent Knee Injuries With Proper Tracking
For squats and lunges, pay attention to your pinky toe. Really. Here's why.
Tip: Lose Fat. Avoid These Pitfalls.
These two things don't directly involve food, but they'll wreck your diet anyway. Check 'em out.
April 28
Tip: Know Why You're Squatting
Do you want more muscle or more weight on the bar? How you answer should determine how you squat. Info here.
April 27
Tip: Take This Grip Strength Test
If you can't pass this test, then either your grip strength sucks or you're too fat. Check it out.
Tip: Take Kettlebell Swings to the Next Level
These two advanced KB swing movements are challenging and effective. Check 'em out.
April 26
Tip: Push, Pull, Bend, and Extend
When designing your workout plan, break your body into four quadrants. Here's why.
April 24
Tip: Boost Intensity With These 6 Techniques
Has muscle growth stalled? Add any or all of these lifting methods to your lifting program.
Tip: Fight Inflammation With These 10 Tips
Smash chronic inflammation to feel better, boost gym performance, and even live longer. Here's how.
April 23
Tip: Do Reverse Incline Hammer Curls
This biceps exercise builds muscle 4 different ways. Try it if your arm growth has stagnated.
April 22
Tip: Build Your Shoulders with Pain and Acid
This multi-press complex is going to cause the lactic acid to flow like a river. Just what the delts need for hypertrophy. Check it out.
Tip: Smash Plateaus With "Big 50" Sets
Gains stalled out? Try this shock training method and break out of that rut.
April 21
Tip: Prioritize Free-Weight Compound Exercises
Maximize your training program by keeping a few simple rules in mind. Check 'em out.