Tip: The Modified Jefferson Deadlift
The Jefferson deadlift is an old-school classic. Use this variation (staggered stance) to really nail your glutes and hamstrings.
May 12
Tip: The Most Filling Foods
The best foods for losing fat are the ones that fill you up the most and keep hunger at bay. Here's the list.
May 11
Tip: Rack Deadlift With Bands
Build your upper back and lats while strengthening the lockout on your conventional deadlifts.
Tip: Lose Fat With a Timer
Get your stopwatch ready. This strategy will help you to eat only when hungry AND avoid overeating at mealtime.
May 10
Tip: Batwing Sled Drags
Sled drags are great for quads, but you can also use them to get in some bonus back work by pulling your elbows down and back.
Tip: Occlusion Training for Big Calves
No, you haven't tried everything to get your calves to grow. Take a look at this extreme method.
May 9
Tip: Build Triceps With This Drop Set
Recruit more muscle fibers with this mechanical drop set: triceps extension to forehead, triceps pullover and extension, then close-grip press.
Tip: How To Do Every Rep of a Calf Exercise
To build calves, every single rep needs to have four steps. Here they are.
Tip: One Dumbbell, Full-Body Strength
Build your shoulders and full-body strength with one exercise. Here's how.
May 8
Tip: Set Up and Pull Your Deadlift Fast
The quick set-up allows you to take advantage of the stretch shortening cycle in your hip extensors. It takes practice, but it should become second nature and fast.
Tip: A Tougher, More Effective Way to Lunge
Looks a little crazy, but this variation reinforced good mechanics. Warning: It'll also leave you sore for days.
Tip: Build Your Delts and Grip With One Move
Skip the dumbbells for lateral raises and try this instead.
May 7
Tip: Strict Pause Pull-Ups
Get stronger by adding pauses to your pull-ups. Pause halfway up, at the top, and again halfway down.
Tip: Take This to Prevent Sun Damage
Protect yourself from premature aging and skin cancer with this common supplement.
Tip: Eat Flourless Chocolate Cake
A high protein, no-sugar-added dessert that'll fire up the gain train and kill your cravings for junky desserts. Get the recipe here.
May 6
Tip: A New Kind of Food Log
Food diaries are helpful, but tedious and time sucking. Researchers have found something that works just as well, and it's kinda fun.
Tip: This Stuff Ends Achy Knees
This natural substance works as well as ibuprofen to stop knee pain but without the bad side effects.
May 5
Tip: Do Pull-Ups Anywhere Like This
No pull-up bar? No problem. Try this.
Tip: Make Protein Powder Ice Cream
High protein, super clean, no added sugar, and holy-crap delicious. Get the easy recipe here.
May 4
Tip: The Colbert Full-Body Workout Plan
This classic high-frequency program will have you training your entire body every other day. Check it out.