Tip: Squat + Calf Raise
Use this exercise combo with higher reps (8 or more) to build your calves and boost athletic performance.
July 3
Tip: The Dead-Start Bench Press
Increase starting strength with this lift. Bring the bar down controlled and rest it for a half-second without letting the bar sink. Accelerate with as much force and speed as possible.
Tip: 3 Tips Newbies Don't Want to Hear
Fairly new to lifting? Here's some harsh advice you might not like, but you should definitely take to heart.
Tip: Get Killer Workouts With This Plant Oil
Increase work performance by up to 50% with this inexpensive oil.
July 2
Tip: The Sumo Deadlift From Deficit
Build hip strength to boost your squat and deadlifting numbers with this accessory lift.
Tip: The Ultimate Push-Up Finisher
Add this Tabata-style workout to the end of chest day on Monday. Don't plan on moving around a lot on Tuesday.
July 1
Tip: Military Press With Overhead Shrug
For this upper-body warm-up, perform a barbell military press followed by an overhead shrug for 15 reps. Keep the arms locked. Focus on raising your shoulder girdle up and down.
Tip: The Shoulder Stretch You Need
Still have poor overhead mobility? Loaded stretching could be for you. Here's what to do.
Tip: What You Need to Know About Berberine
Science is getting pretty excited about this stuff for blood sugar management, gut health and fat loss. Here's what you need to know.
June 30
Tip: The T-Spine Extension
This drill will help you with that slumped, kyphotic posture. Do about 10 reps in each position as often as you'd like.
Tip: The X-Pulldown
This is a great shoulder-friendly back exercise. Start thumbs-down, finish thumbs-up.
Tip: How to Double the Gains from Pushdowns
Build those puny triceps with this advanced training method. Here's how.
June 29
Tip: The Suitcase Lunge
Bulletproof your body with this lunge variation. Perform alternating lunges while holding the weight on one side only.
Tip: The Banded Face Pull
Use this modification to make the face pull exercise even more effective.
Tip: Why Lifters Have Healthier Hearts Than Runners
For heart health, you have to do lots of cardio, right? Not really. Here's the surprising new science.
June 28
Tip: Parasympathetic Recovery Breathing
Use this technique after tough workouts to calm the CNS and spark recovery.
Tip: Stretch Your Neck and Traps Like This
Keep your neck and traps happy and prevent shoulder injuries with the yes/no stretch. Here's how to do it.
Tip: How to Build Mid-Back Muscle
Most lifters have underdeveloped mid-backs. Here's how to really attack that weak area to bring it up.
June 27
Tip: The Banded Dumbbell Flye
Add a band to your dumbbell flyes and pump out more gains.
Tip: Triple Threat Push-Up Workouts
Two smart, challenging push-up workouts you just gotta try. Check 'em out.