Tip: Stop Doing Fasted Cardio
To keep muscle and lose more fat, do morning cardio in a "post-absorptive" state. Here's how.
December 11
Tip: End Every Workout With Your Worst Lift
Pick one lift and do 3-4 sets at 80% of your max at the end of every training session. Here's why.
December 10
Tip: Use Caffeine Before Workouts for Fat Loss
Pre-training caffeine promotes fat burning two different ways. Check this out.
December 9
Tip: Do HIIT Followed by Steady-State Cardio
Intervals break down fat. Do steady-state cardio afterward to make sure that fat gets burned. Here's how.
December 5
Tip: Change Your Rep Ranges for Size & Strength
There are better set/rep schemes out there than 3x10, especially if gains have stalled. Check these out.
December 4
Tip: Do These 3 Mobility Drills for Better Squats
Perform these drills before you squat and you'll feel the difference.
December 1
Tip: To Build Big Delts, Train Multiple Angles
The big lifts are foundational, but isolation and time under tension are crucial for shoulder size. Here's how to do it.
November 30
Tip: Keep Testosterone Levels High to Live Longer
Low T is associated with a higher death rate. It also makes you fat. Here's why you should pay attention to testosterone levels.
November 29
Tip: Do This 5 Minute Pull-Up Workout Twice a Week
Set a timer for five minutes and do as many pull-ups as you can. Here's why and how to program it.
November 28
Tip: Use Intra-Set Stretching to Trigger Muscle Growth
Warning: This hurts. But stretching a pumped muscle under load also builds muscle, fast. Here's how to do it.
November 27
Tip: Eat Oatmeal Pumpkin Cookies
These cookies won't make you fat, they're healthy, and they'll fuel your workouts. Get the recipe.
November 26
Tip: Do the Dixon 3-Way for Bigger Arms
Forget how awkward that sounds. This is an intense workout for biceps and triceps. Check it out.
November 25
Tip: Do Weighted Stair Climbs for Metcon
One of the best metabolic conditioning exercises you can do... if you have the guts. Check out these five brutal variations.
November 23
Tip: Do the Zombie Press
Build your upper body and improve your overall athleticism with this crazy-looking exercise. Here's how.
November 21
Tip: Make the Face Pull a Staple Exercise
Got bad posture or a permanent slouch? Do the face pull. Here's why and how to do it.
November 20
Tip: Squeeze the Bar Hard When Bench Pressing
Crushing the bar not only makes the lift safer, it'll help you lift more weight. Here's why.
November 15
Tip: Take the Half-Hour Deadlift Challenge
Can you pull two reps of at least 315 pounds every minute? If not you're either weak or out of shape. Check out the test.
November 11
Tip: Control Nutrient Partitioning With C3G
Turn food into muscle instead of storing it as fat by maximizing muscle nutrient uptake.
November 9
Tip: Deadlift Daily to Get Stronger
Yes, you can deadlift almost every day, get stronger, and not get injured. Here's how.
November 8
Tip: Know How Many Carbs You Need
Lifters and athletes can handle more carbs, even when trying to lose fat. Check out these guidelines.