Tip: Test Yourself with the Renegade Row
This test will teach you a lot about your strength and athleticism. Here's how to do it.
December 20
Tip: Don't Use Soreness to Judge Workout Effectiveness
You can get sore and not make progress. And you can make progress and not get sore. Here are the facts.
December 18
Tip: Take the Texas Push-Up Challenge
Think you're good at push-ups? Here's your chance to find out.
December 17
3 Exercises That Kill Your Knees
These three exercises can wreck your knees. Don't worry, you can modify the movements or just replace them with something better. Here's how.
December 16
Tip: Start Every Workout With Pull-Ups
Use these two workouts to build your biceps and overall awesomeness. Check 'em out.
Tip: For Delt Gains, Increase Time Under Tension
Constant time under tension mimics occlusion training and stimulates growth. Try this workout.
December 15
Tip: Do this Exercise to Build Biceps and Abs
This variation of the cable curl strengthens the core and biceps at the same time. Here's how to do it.
5 Mistakes That Wreck Body Composition
Don't make these stupid (but common) mistakes when you're dieting for fat loss or trying to build as much muscle as possible.
December 13
Tip: Do Paused Shrugs for Bigger Traps
Shrugs work for building traps, but most people do them wrong. Here's how to really make them work.
December 12
Tip: Stop Doing Static Stretching
Regular stretching often does more harm than good, especially for lifters and strength athletes. Here's why.
Tip: Stop Doing Fasted Cardio
To keep muscle and lose more fat, do morning cardio in a "post-absorptive" state. Here's how.
December 11
Tip: End Every Workout With Your Worst Lift
Pick one lift and do 3-4 sets at 80% of your max at the end of every training session. Here's why.
December 10
Shut Up and Get Strong
Want to lose fat? Get strong. Want to build muscle? Get strong. Want to be a better athlete? Get strong. Here's why and how to do it.
December 9
Tip: Do HIIT Followed by Steady-State Cardio
Intervals break down fat. Do steady-state cardio afterward to make sure that fat gets burned. Here's how.
December 8
3 Ways to Build Old School Strength
The lifting greats knew how to get strong long before drugs and long before science came along to prove their methods. Here are their best secrets.
December 7
The 5 Most Common Deadlift Mistakes
Are you making one of these all-too-common technique mistakes? Check out these straightforward tips.
December 5
Tip: Change Your Rep Ranges for Size & Strength
There are better set/rep schemes out there than 3x10, especially if gains have stalled. Check these out.
December 4
Predator Conditioning
Torch fat and retain muscle. Attack your conditioning like a predator. Don't run from it like prey.
Tip: Do These 3 Mobility Drills for Better Squats
Perform these drills before you squat and you'll feel the difference.
December 3
5 Ways to Press Through the Pain
Don't let injuries keep you from making gains. Here's how to wisely work around shoulder problems and keep getting stronger.