February 3
Lifts I Never Did, Used to Do, or Just Started Doing Again
A veteran strength coach riffs on deadlifts, squats, rollouts, and why he'd rather not have to explain why his athletes get so many strange bruises.
January 27
Intro to Mechanical Drop Sets
Christian shows you how to blast your biceps into oblivion, damaging the muscle fibers so much that they either grow or die!
The Cardio Conundrum
With all the cardio options out there, it's no wonder we're confused about the best way to incorporate it into our workouts! Coach Robertson summarizes the pros and cons of each variation and helps us with fat-burning program design.
January 26
How Strong Are Your Abs, Really?
Think your core strength is pretty good? Now's the time to find out. These two tests will tell you if your abs are strong or if they're a weak link.
January 22
Seven Keys to a Successful Body Transformation
There are lots of ways to go from lumpy to lean, or skinny to studly, but all muscle makeovers have these common traits.
January 21
What I Learned in 2008
Cressey's 2008 lessons-learned include how to stay lean without really trying, loving the goniometer, how alcohol kills soft tissue quality, and lots more.
January 20
Joint-Friendly Training
Coach Nick has new ways to build strength and size for the lifter with wounded knees, shell-shocked shoulders, or a balky back.
January 19
Heavier Weight, Less Time
It's not how many reps you do, or how heavy the load is that matters. What matters is how long the sets last.
January 15
Kettlebells Put to the Test
What happens when a barbell guy devotes himself to kettlebells for eight weeks? More than he expected.
January 13
Counting Your Reps for More Muscle
Three exercises, 25 total reps with a 4-6RM. Don’t worry about sets, rest periods, or even reps per round. Do it. Here’s how and why.
January 7
Overload Your Delts for Explosive Growth
Overload is the training stress the body must adapt to. It’s the driving force of muscle growth. Get it in your training to make gains.
January 5
Question of Strength 48
Q & A with one of the world's premier strength coaches.
December 31
Hacking Your Strength Training
Cut your time in the gym without compromising your results? It's a smarter and more effective approach to training.
December 30
Facts, Fallacies of Corrective Exercise
Doing squats on Bosu balls isn't functional. Neither is a lot of stuff you see people doing in the gym.
December 29
Sheiko Shakes Up Powerlifting
Can a training system that breaks all the rules take your lifts to the next level? We test out the Sheiko method. Check it out.
December 24
Midrange Partials for the Best Pump of Your Life
For the best pump of your life - and serious size and strength gains over time - you need to incorporate midrange partial reps.
December 23
The Cure for Skinny
Three former skinny guys reveal the nutrition tips, training strategies, and lifestyle adjustments that "cured" them.
December 22
Tricks of the Trade - Get Strong Fast!
Six high-tech tactics that’ll get you even stronger.
December 18
The Black Prince
The Black Prince talks about drugs, training, nutrition, and how bodybuilding lost the luster of its Golden Age.