Tip: A Better Way to Calculate Body Fat Percentage?
Science gives us a new way to figure out how much fat we're carrying. All you need is a tape measure. But is it any better than BMI?
September 23
Tip: 4 Simple Ways to Build a Stronger Grip
Strengthen your grip and boost your deadlift, pull-up, row, and more. Here's how.
September 22
Tip: Sumo Romanian Deadlift (RDL)
If you want to sumo-deadlift scary amounts of weight, then add the sumo RDL into your training plan.
Tip: The Missing CrossFit Movement
CrossFit workouts hit every fitness quality, but they do fall a bit short in one important area.
Tip: Static Stretch For Only This Long
Holding a static stretch for precisely this many seconds before doing a lift increases performance.
September 21
Tip: Weight-Plate Chop
Try this cross-body exercise to fill in your strength gaps and perform better athletically.
Tip: 6 More Reasons to Avoid Soy
Most lifters have already removed soy protein from their diets. Need a few more reasons to keep it out? Here ya go.
September 20
Tip: Band Pullover
With a regular pullover, you lose tension at the top. Add a band to keep the tension on through the full range of motion and you'll build more muscle.
Tip: The Right Overhead Press for You
Not everyone is ready for the barbell. Are you? Find out here and double check your form.
September 19
Tip: Partner-Assisted Dumbbell Flye
The flye is tough at the bottom of the movement but easier at the top. To match the strength curve and build more muscle, add manual resistance at the top.
Tip: Good and Bad Barbell Rows
Great exercise, but are you making these common mistakes?
September 18
Tip: The Best Hip Hinge
This fundamental movement pattern is, well, fundamental. But try this before you jump into deadlifting.
September 17
Tip: Customizing the Squat
It's a mandatory movement pattern, but you need to choose the best variation for your body and goals. Here's a quick rundown.
September 16
Tip: The Truth About Inflammation and Healing
Most of what we do today to heal minor injuries and relieve soreness is actually delaying healing and maybe even muscle growth. Info here.
Tip: Science Reveals the Best Workout Split
Finally, a study that compares split routines with whole-body routines to show which one leads to more muscle.
September 15
Tip: Bigger Forearms in 3 Minutes per Week
Do this quick routine once per week and you'll be shocked by your newfound gains.
Tip: A Different Way to Bench Press
Save your joints and recover faster with this bench press variation.
September 14
A Much Better Way to Upright Row
When doing upright row, replace the barbell and you'll stimulate more growth and keep your wrists and shoulders healthier. Here's how.
September 13
Tip: Full-Contractile Range Tri-Sets
No muscle fiber is safe with this training method. Here's how to use it to build wider shoulders.
September 12
Tip: The Ultimate Move For Tricep Growth
Train your triceps and protect your elbows. Build big arms and healthy joints with this pressdown variation.