April 6
Sick? Go Train!
"I'm sick. Should I train or not?"
April 5
40 Movements for Rapid Strength - Part 4
Many lifters and coaches grasp the big picture when they read about the movements I prescribe for strength development, but they often miss the finer points. I've written this "Toolbox" series to help these experienced lifters fill in the blanks. It'll also help newer lifters learn about some very effective exercises.
April 4
The Skinny Leg Syndrome
Skinny legs are the norm among men. Don't be normal. Here's what to do.
March 31
The Superior Circuit - Part 3
Instead of using one dimensional thinking and throwing rocks by doing cyclical modes of cardio, why not try to cover as many needs as possible in a short period of time with a circuit of exercises?
March 30
500 the Hard Way
Advanced Bench Press Strategies
March 23
Top 10 Profanity Sets
It never ceases to amaze me how trainees like to talk two and a half times their actual size. Only in the gym will complete newbies rant about their Ronnie Coleman-like genetics before even entering their first Mr. Akron contest.
March 22
The Superior Circuit - Part 2
In today's training world, most experts would agree that high intensity interval training (HIIT) performed after resistance training is the best way to get lean.
March 17
Deadlift Diagnosis
Yes, folks, I'm a deadlift-aholic. I don't just want to pull; I want to pull every minute of every day for the rest of my life.
March 15
The Superior Circuit - Part 1
We have some good news for you. The New Year's resolution crowd, famous for clogging up the gym for the first two months of every year, is starting to dwindle. As they devolve back into their sedentary lifestyles, you have the opportunity to evolve your training program to reach even greater heights. In this series, we'll show you how!
March 14
The Five Elements
Fire, wood, earth, metal, water. What “type” are you when it comes to natural strength and the ability to build muscle? Find out here.
March 10
The Iron Cross for Bodybuilders
How to use this awesome gymnastic movement in a regular gym to build size and strength.
March 8
Hybrid Hypertrophy
Get stronger and build muscle with this unique 4-week training plan.
March 7
The Wave Loading Manifesto
Accelerate your strength development, increase your explosiveness, and boost your work capacity. Here’s how.
March 3
9 Ab Exercises for More Sex!
There's something special about a firm and flat midsection. Your abdominals attract attention like nothing else.
March 1
The Best Lesson You'll Ever Learn
It happens every time I write an article or give a workshop. Someone asks me, "So, uh, Dan, do you think I should do it five times a week or should I do it twice a day?" It doesn't matter what "it" is – one arm lifts, Tabata front squats, Olympic lifts–I always get the same perplexing response.
February 28
Eccentric-Base Training
When you think of science, the first thing that probably comes to mind is images of atrophied, goggle-wearing weaklings in white coats. Bulging muscles and inhuman strength are certainly not part of your mental image!
February 25
Hard Body Training
"Ms. Beast" tells how to develop a shapely, firm physique
February 23
Yo, How Much Ya Bench?
The three-step plan for setting up for a bench press PR.
February 21
Abs on Trial
High intensity vs. volume training. Olympic lifting vs. powerlifting. High intensity cardio vs. low intensity cardio. The list of debates and disputes in this field goes on and on, and perhaps the most disputed area is abdominal training.