Tip: The 5 Principles of Arm Training
Not many lifters follow all five of these... and maybe that's why big arms are pretty rare. Check out the list here.
August 15
Tip: The Real Cause of Depression
It's as much biological as it is mental. Here's a way to possibly fix it.
August 14
Tip: The Dorsiflex Weighted Dip
If you have trouble with proper form on dips, try this variation where you're forced to pull the toes up. It immediately fixes most form problems.
Tip: Straight Bar Dips
This dip variation not only looks cool, it teaches you to perfect your form and prevent sag on regular dips. Hits your core too.
Tip: Power Walking for Lifters
This ain't your momma's power walk. Strengthen your posterior chain and get shredded fast with this training method.
Tip: Carbs Aren't Essential But You Need Them
Here are the three things you need to know to get your carb intake just right.
August 13
Tip: How to Do Chain Dips
Using chains for dips is not only a good way to add weight, the chains will actually teach proper form on regular dips.
Tip: The Truth About Catch-Up Sleep
Does sleeping in on weekends help you make up for poor weekday sleep? Or does it just make you fatter? Science has taken a look.
August 12
Tip: Core-Engaged Dead Bug
The dead bug is a popular and surprisingly tough core exercise. Once you master it, ramp it up with this variation.
Tip: Don't Do This After You Eat Protein
What you do after you ingest protein could greatly affect absorption.
August 11
Tip: The Right Way to Do Dips & Ring Dips
Do chest dips lead to injury? Yes, if you do them wrong. Here's a quick guide to doing them right.
Tip: 300-Pound Clean Complex
This complex (a series of exercises using the same weight) consists of a 1 clean deadlift, 1 hang clean, 2 front squats, and a jerk.
Tip: The Best Nuts for Your Nuts
Protect your man parts and stay virile just by adding these nuts to your diet. Here's the science.
August 10
Tip: Heavy Snatch Complex
This complex (a continuous series of exercises using the same weight) consists of a deadlift, a snatch, two overhead squats, and a snatch balance.
Tip: The Core Strength Party Trick
Test your core strength. Build your core strength. Impress your friends at parties. Here's how.
August 9
Tip: 3-Second Paused Bench Press
Getting stuck at the bottom of your bench press? Use this technique to build bottom-up strength.
Tip: Build Your Sad Little Quads
This exercise is great for quad hypertrophy, if you do it right. And it's great for boosting squat and deadlift strength. Take a look.
Tip: The Protein Supplement for Knee Pain
Reduce knee pain fast with this research-backed diet hack.
August 8
Tip: Deficit Deadlift with Farmer's Handles
Get stronger from the floor. This exercise combines deficit deadlifts (standing on a plate or platform) with farmers walk handles for a new stimulus.
Tip: The Other Exercise You Need to Bench Big
If your goal is a big bench press, this exercise is essential. Check it out.