Tip: Constant Tension RDL
With this Romanian deadlift variation, you don't reset the bar every rep. Lighten the weight a bit and shoot for constant tension.
August 14
Tip: Upgrade Your Hip Thrust
Strong glutes make your whole body stronger. Also, having a nice butt is, well, nice. Try this twist on the now-classic hip thrust.
Tip: Forget the Foam Roller. Do Quad Smashes
Feeling beat up after leg day? Try this to work out the tightness and free up your mobility.
August 13
Tip: Ring Press-Up
Not only is this a great core exercise, it'll help you overhead press better by teaching you to use full-body tension.
Tip: The Cure for Narrow Shoulders
Modify a classic exercise to really add some width to your delts. Here's how.
August 12
Tip: Alternating Handcuff Drill
Trouble pressing overhead? It could be a mobility issue. Try this drill.
Tip: The Second Stage of Motivation
There are two stages to staying motivated enough to reach your goal. Most people get stuck in the first stage... and don't even know about the second.
August 11
Tip: Z Press Variations
The Z press is the ultimate exercise to test your ability to keep your posture while pressing something overhead.
August 10
Tip: Full-Kneeling Dumbbell Overhead Press
This accessory lift teaches you to use proper form before moving to the standing barbell press.
Tip: Eat Fat, But Find the Middle Ground
Don't get stuck in the extremes when figuring out your diet.
Tip: The Keto Diet Doesn't Like Muscle
New research reveals some disappointing news about ketogenic diets and muscle growth.
August 9
Tip: Half-Kneeling Bottoms Up Kettlebell Press
Use this to strengthen your stabilizers and get stronger in all overhead pressing movements.
August 8
Tip: Get Your Fat Intake Down To A Science
Take this advice from a researcher and bodybuilder.
August 7
Tip: The Rest-Pause Bench Press
Do as many good reps as you can in the 4-6 rep range. Your goal will then be to double that number of reps. To do that you take short rest periods (15 seconds).
August 6
Tip: Why I Dropped The Low Carb Diet
The drawbacks of too much butter, bacon, and cheese.
August 5
Tip: This Type of Fructose Won't Make You Fat
Fructose has a bad reputation. But one source of fructose won't damage the liver, doesn't affect insulin sensitivity, and won't make you chubby.
August 4
Tip: Suspension Straps W Row
Bad posture? Try this if you're chronically internally rotated at the shoulders. Good for rear delts and upper back too.
Tip: The SEAL Push-Up Challenge
This is easy... you'll think. Then you'll try it.
August 3
Tip: Suspension Straps One-Arm Row
A back exercise. A core strength exercise. A much-tougher-than-it-looks exercise. Try it!
Tip: Fat Facts For Lifters
Choose the best dietary fats and dial in your intake. Here's why.