Tip: Ankle Band Side Walks & Monster Walks
Two great exercises for the gluteus medius and gluteus minimus, the forgotten glute muscles that are key to athletic performance.
May 19
The 45 Degree Raise for Glutes
Hop on the hyperextension and build your glute strength with these progressive variations.
Tip: The Right Rest Period for Strength Gains
How long should you rest between sets? If your main goal is strength, follow the guidelines here.
Tip: Squat With This Bar
This specialty bar has three huge benefits. Here they are, plus 3 new exercises to try out.
May 18
Tip: The Plank Press
This advanced plank variation will strengthen your core along with just about every muscle in your upper body. Give it a shot.
Tip: Alternating Overhead Iso Pull-Apart
Move slowly through 2-3 rounds of 5 reps on each side to prep the shoulder before your next pull-emphasized training day that involves things like pull-ups.
Tip: Why You Need Sled Work
Drag it. Push it. Sprint with it. Load it ridiculously heavy. Doesn't matter, just do it. Here's why.
May 17
Tip: The Star Pattern Pull-Apart
Add these to your warm-up: 2-3 sets, 4-6 reps in each direction before any upper body training. Your shoulders will feel great.
Tip: The 3-Way Band Pull-Apart
Do 25-40 reps before rows and deadlifts to activate the entire posterior shoulder girdle and prepare your body for heavy pulls.
Tip: The Best Overall Deadlift Style
If you're deadlifting for overall physique development, which style is best for your goal? Answer here.
Tip: Train Outside
Get out of your comfort zone. Literally. Here's why you need to train outside and a few fun ways to do it.
May 16
Tip: The Easiest Way to Improve Insulin Sensitivity
Do this at the dinner table to allow insulin to deliver nutrients to muscle instead of fat.
May 15
Tip: Build More Strength with Pull-Ups & Dips
Build and strengthen your back, chest, and arms with these two training methods.
Tip: Beware of Overkill
You've seen it. You've done it. We all do it. Stop doing it.
May 14
Tip: Finish Your Deadlift
Don't make this common mistake. Here's how to truly lock out your deadlift to get the most out of it.
Tip: Stop UTIs With This Herb
Urinary tract infections are painful, expensive to treat, and they can reoccur. Here's how to kill those bad bugs for good.
May 13
Tip: The Band-Resisted Overhead Press
NFL athlete Josh Hawkins uses this exercise to build overhead strength. Because of the bands, the resistance gets stronger as you near lockout.
Tip: Designer Drop Sets for Bigger Gains
Do drop sets that are targeted towards your muscle-fiber makeup. Here's how.
Tip: An Awkward Way to Get Ripped
It's kinda odd, maybe even politically incorrect, but science says it works. Check it out.
May 12
Tip: The Hammer Strength Romanian Deadlift
RDLs are great, but if you're after stronger glutes and hams, this Hammer Strength hack is even better.