Tip: HIIT It or Quit It?
Is high-intensity interval training really superior to longer cardio workouts? Here's the science.
November 5
Tip: Stand Up While Training These Muscles
It works far better than you would have ever guessed.
November 4
Tip: The Neutral-Grip Shoulder Press
This is a great exercise that builds you delts while also protecting joint integrity. The cable is attached at the bottom of the handle, so you'll be pushing up, not pulling down.
November 3
Tip: Kettlebell Shoulder-to-Shoulder Press
Also called the lumberjack press, this exercise will light up your delts and challenge your core.
Tip: Inverted Sit-Ups and Squats
Two old-school exercises that are worth trying out. Check 'em out.
Tip: Walk This Way to Burn More Fat
A simple, stress-reducing way to burn more calories when you walk.
Tip: 5 Damn Good Reasons to Use This Spice
It's been under our noses the whole time.
November 2
Tip: Speed Squats and Pause Squats
Boost your squat numbers by learning to impart maximal velocity to the bar. Here are two ways to do it.
Tip: Accentuated Crunches on the Bench
Resistances plus eccentric loading: this advanced exercise will hit your abs in whole new way.
Tip: The Bench Press is a Whole-Body Exercise
To get the most out of the bench, you must make it a whole-body lift. Here are four ways to do it.
November 1
Tip: 3 Jumps for an Explosive Squat
Accelerate through your sticking points. Master these three jumps.
Tip: The Squat You Should Be Doing
All types of squats have their benefits, but this one might just be the best all-around variation.
October 31
Tip: Movement Prep for Olympic Lifting
After your mobility and stability work, use these drills to improve your Olympic lifting technique.
Tip: Real Experts vs. Self-Proclaimed Experts
Looking for a training or diet coach? Here's how to pick a good one and spot the fakers.
Tip: How to Bring Up a Weak Body Part
Big back, small legs? Big chest, small arms? Here's how to schedule your workouts to bring up those lagging muscle groups.
October 30
Tip: Activation Drills for Olympic Lifting
After your mobility work, activate your glutes, shoulders, and trunk for better Olympic lifting.
Tip: Dear Dumb People, Stop Giving Advice
Internet fitness celebrities give some of the worst training and diet advice. Are they dumb or just crooked?
Tip: The Forgotten Importance of Maintenance Phases
Cut, bulk, cut, bulk, repeat. What's missing? The crucial maintenance phase. Here's why you should never skip it.
October 29
Tip: Machines for Functional Fitness?
Sure, free weights are generally better, but not for everything. Even CrossFitters can benefit from them. Here's how.
Tip: Make Your Own Elvish Protein Bars
The world's easiest and most nutritious protein bar recipe.