April 27
The Most Painful Way to Build Muscle
Double muscle thickness? A new study showed that one training method may just be able to do it... if you can handle the pain.
April 24
Bodyweight Burn
Turn boring bodyweight exercises and calisthenics into grueling challenges with mechanical drop sets. Here's how.
April 23
3 Keys to a Big Raw Squat
Separate the advice you need from the advice you need to disregard. And get your squat up already!
April 22
Lifter's Shoulder: The Cause & The Cure
Cancel that doctor's appointment. Take the self-assessment tests then try these treatments to fix your nagging pain.
April 16
Is Powerlifting Hurting Bodybuilding?
The influence of powerlifting has both helped and hindered those training for size. Here's how to find the perfect balance.
April 13
The Core Training Reality Check
Let's bust three ab training myths, test for real abdominal strength, and learn the best way to build a strong, athletic core.
April 10
8 Workout Mistakes You're Probably Making
Training abs at the wrong time, using dumb supersets, “pulling a CrossFit,” and other programming mistakes that nearly everyone makes.
April 9
The Stage System
One training system to rule them all? Whether your goal is strength, size, or athletic speed, this method will take you to the next level.
April 8
Log Your Training Like a Boss
If you're not recording your workouts, you're wasting your time. Here are the essentials your training journal needs to contain.
April 3
11 Guidelines for a Great Bench Press
Weak benchers do flyes, pec deck, and machine presses – everything except what they need to be doing, which is bench, bench, bench.
April 1
The 3 Essential Workout Methods for Muscle
There are three training mechanisms that contribute to building muscle. You need to use all of them to grow. Here's how.
March 31
No More Strong Fat Guys
You don't have to be fat to lift a ton of weight. And the right kind of conditioning will accelerate recovery and make you stronger.
March 30
5 Simple Ways to Get Stronger
You can make strength training really complicated or you can make it really simple. Let's keep it simple and get wicked strong.
March 27
Top 5 Exercises for Real World Performance
Functional training doesn't mean doing silly circus tricks with baby weights. Here are five functional exercises that actually work.
March 20
The 12 Minute Fix for Abs and Glutes
Work the core, glutes, and even shoulders together while burning loads of body fat in one excruciating exercise sequence.
March 19
No-Weights Calf Training
Calves are tough to grow. Take this simple test of strength, then use the no-machines workout provided to finally add some meat to yours.
March 17
Bodybuilder Breaks World Squat Record
Pro bodybuilder Amit Sapir shattered the world record in the raw squat. Ten minutes later, he did it again. Here's how.
March 9
The Top 10 Bodyweight Exercises
In the world of bodyweight strength training, the possibilities and challenges are truly limitless. Are you ready to take them on?
March 5
3 Shoulder Killers to Avoid
Three trendy exercises that wreck your delts and keep your orthopedic surgeon in business. Plus the exercise you need to do to fix your shoulders.