Tip: Two Tricks for Perfect Squats
Here's how to quickly fix your ugly squat and perfect your form.
July 10
Tip: The Banded Shoulder Press
Have a hard time building delts? Try this simple yet effective shoulder press using a band for accommodating resistance.
Tip: Banded GHR Sit-Ups
Add a band and use a slow, controlled, partial range of motion to keep tension on the abs.
Tip: Do the Opposite
In training and in life, the majority seldom gets it right. Maybe it's time to do things differently.
Tip: The Side Stretch You Should Be Doing
Do this oblique stretch before and after training and feel awesome. Check it out.
July 9
Tip: The Child's Pose For Athletes
Improve upper back rotation and posture with this simple drill. Do 10 reps per side twice a day.
Tip: Get Your Head Out of Your Science-Butt
Stop panicking about natural and unnatural chemicals in food. Here's why.
July 8
Tip: Press Outs for Abs
This variation of the ab rollout is intense because you spend more time in the toughest part of the movement.
Tip: Combat Muscle Loss With This Fat
Catabolism is the enemy. Here's an easy way to smack it down.
July 7
Tip: The Standing Barbell Rollout
A bar takes the ab rollout to the next level. Try a wide grip to hit the chest and shoulders as well as the abs. Have a super strong core? Narrow the grip.
Tip: The Loaded Barbell Rollout
If you can do dozens of regular ab wheel rollouts, try this method for even better core strength.
Tip: Master the Kettlebell Deadlift
To do a kettlebell swing correctly, first you need to be able to do perfect dumbbell or kettlebell deadlifts. Here's how.
July 6
Tip: The Barbell Rollout
Ditch the ab wheel and give this a shot. It's more challenging due to the increased range of motion.
Tip: Hip Hinge vs. Squat, Know the Difference
If you get these movement patterns mixed up, your deadlift, KB swing, and RDL will do more harm than good. Here's what you need to know.
July 5
Tip: The Heavy, Seated Face Pull
For heavier face pulls, do them seated from a stable position to really build your upper back. Shoot for 6-10 reps.
Tip: Face Pull With Underhand Grip
Go lighter and slower with this underhand variation of the face pull. This version of the exercise is better as a corrective or activation drill.
Tip: A Common Mistake That Kills Your Gains
We all do it, but we'd make a lot more progress if we didn't. Check it out.
Tip: You Need to Be Doing Ring Pull-Ups
Here's why, plus how to prevent the most common mistake.
July 4
Tip: The Face Pull-Apart
Improve shoulder health and posture with this face pull variation that uses accommodating resistance. Pull the band apart at the end ROM.
Tip: How to Stay Lean and Still Build Muscle
Seven simple tips to help you build muscle without packing on the fat.