March 17
Tip: 4 Hacks for Gettin' Lean or Gettin' Huge
Simple strategies for controlling your food intake when you're cutting or packing in the extra calories for mass gains.
March 16
Tip: Rear-Foot Elevated Split Squat from Step
Elevate the front foot with a step and go deep on this one. Rack grip shown, but you can also hold the dumbbells down at your sides.
Tip: Does Rep Tempo Really Matter?
Probably, but a new study says that we might be way overthinking it. Check it out.
Tip: Weighted Sleeping – The New Weight Training
Well, sort of. The weighted blanket trend is on the rise. Here's why you should consider it.
March 15
Tip: Avoid Kyphotic Posture
For hip hinge exercises like RDLs and deadlifts, watch out for this common mistake.
Tip: The Power Exercise for Delts and Traps
Take a bodybuilding exercise, mix in an athletic movement and what do you get? A new way to add size to your shoulders and traps.
Tip: Eat All You Want and Still Lose Fat
A big new study tells us what we've all wanted to hear about food and dieting. Strap on the feed bag!
March 13
Tip: Scap Rows
Nail your rhomboids and mid traps with this exercise. Do 5 sets of 8 reps.
Tip: Hit Your Abs and Chest With One Exercise
All you need is big balls. Actually, just one big ball. Check it out.
March 12
Tip: Prone Trap Raise
Fire up your neglected lower traps with this exercise. Do 4 sets of 12 reps.
Tip: Two Next-Level Delt Exercises
Here's how to make two staple shoulder exercises even better.
Tip: Why Your Vitamin D Isn't Working
Taking vitamin D? Awesome. Just about everyone needs to. Too bad it's probably not working. Here's why and how to fix it.
March 11
Tip: Back Raise for Erectors
Strengthen your spinal erectors, get stronger in all the big lifts. Do 3 sets of 10-12 reps once a week using light weight.
Tip: Wider Delts, Healthier Shoulders
Build your shoulders while preventing injuries with this stability-tension superset.
March 10
Tip: Split Squat with Isometric Holds
Do a split squat, then only come about three-fourths of the way up. Hold that position for 3 seconds before lowering. Great for the glute medius and minimus.
Tip: Do This Before Heavy Squats
Fire up your central nervous system and recruit a monster amount of muscle fibers with this movement.
Tip: Eat This Much Protein Per Meal
The experts were horribly wrong about how much protein you could absorb in one meal. Here's the new science.
March 9
Tip: Banded Good Morning
Ramp up this powerlifting accessory exercise with a band to add resistance at the waist and cue yourself to get the hips through. Great for glutes.
Tip: Hip Thrust for a Stronger Squat
Can this butt-building exercise actually improve your back squat? Researchers have taken a look. You may be surprised.