T-Nation Strength and Size Roundtable - Part 1
Featuring Eric Cressey, Zach Even-Esh, Clay Hyght, Dan John, and Dave Tate
February 20
5 Things You Need to Know About Every Exercise
You may know the name of a particular exercise, but do you know what the agonists in the movement are? How about the synergists? Hrrummpph! And you call yourself a weightlifter!
February 18
Exercise Misconceptions - Part 2
Finally, some ammo to use against those putzes who insist on benching with their feet in the air. Craig also makes the case that chin-ups are a better lat exercise than pull-ups. Let the arguments begin!
February 14
The Glute Ham Raise
It's potentially the best hamstring exercise known to man, but it may also be the most difficult and the most humbling. Luckily, even doing it half-assed is hugely effective.
February 13
Recovery Methods 101
Dan John's been dragging his calloused butt across Terra Firma for a relatively long time, but he only recently realized he'd been wasting a lot of time on assistance exercises and aerobics.
February 12
3 Fat Loss Steps
She did 15 minutes on the elliptical trainer. Then she did arm curls, leg extensions, straight leg raises, and side bends-lots of side bends. In short, she was doing everything wrong.
The Ankle Paradox
Ten ways to fix and prevent ankle injuries.
February 11
Let's Get Nasty
Add size to your frame by adding weight to the bar. Here are four methods to use.
February 7
Big Jim's Plateau-Busting Surge Routine
We love the workouts that make you ache, the ones that make you shake your fist at the heavens above. This one involves doing one-rep maxes with 60-second negatives, followed by some nice drop sets.
The Iso Push-up
It's probably the simplest training method imaginable, but it's oh-so effective in promoting shoulder stability and building power and strength. All it takes is a minute and thirty seconds, three times a week.
February 4
Exercise Misconceptions - Part 1
Most personal trainers couldn't pour piss out of a boot if the instructions were printed on the heel, so when it comes to squats and deadlifts, their advice is usually dead wrong.
January 29
4 Ways To Stay On Track
Life getting in the way of your gains? Keep making progress with these strategies.
January 28
The 8-Week Calf Blitzkrieg
Too often, lifters assume what works for the chest works for the calves. Not so. Here, finally, is the definitive calf-training article.
January 24
Hungarian Oak Leg Blast
We don't have a picture of him in the article. We don't even know his name. But this alleged monster's training program was too compelling to pass up because of a technicality.
January 23
10 Reasons You're Still Jacked Up
This is going to be the best training year ever, only you're so jacked up you can barely go number two without having a troop of Boy Scouts lower you onto the toilet seat. Lifter, heal thyself!
January 21
The 2008 Alphabet of Manliness
From A to Z, Tony G's got some ideas about every bodybuilding, diet, and performance topic you can think of, not to mention some appealing notions about hottie Kate Beckinsale. A very cool, fun, and informative article.
January 16
From Brain to Biceps
If you've been reading Testosterone for any length of time, you've figured out that each article is just another piece of the weightlifting puzzle. This one's about a big piece of the puzzle, one that's often neglected: the brain.
January 14
Question of Strength 42
Q & A with one of the world's premier strength coaches.
January 4
The Deadlift From Hell
It may just be the biggest of the big compound movements. Find out why this hellacious exercise is a favorite of Charles Poliquin!
January 3
So You Think You Know Strong
Are you strong? Like really strong? Find out here.