Booming Biceps – Part 1
How to unleash your core strength to achieve explosive arm development
October 5
The Texas Arm Wrestler's Curl
Here's a nasty little exercise we picked up from a couple of competitive arm wrestlers.
September 21
Disturbing Trends
A list of bonehead practices in the gym
Abs In, Abs Out, or... Both?
Since the beginning of time, mankind's argued, debated, and beat each other over the head with sticks, all in an effort to figure out who's right.
September 14
Bodybuilder, Heal Thyself
An Interview with Dr. Ken Kinakin
August 31
The Ian King Cheat Sheets - Part 2
Think of this as the Cliff Note's to the Ian King 101 class. Here you'll find the highlights of Ian's training principles that have changed the way most of us workout.
August 24
The Ian King Cheat Sheets - Part 1
Think of this as the Cliff Note's to the Ian King 101 class. Here you'll find the highlights of Ian's training principles that have changed the way most of us workout.
August 10
TNT 2
In his first TNT article, big Dave Tate cut through the BS and dropped some great training info on us. This week Dave provides us with a few more explosive tips and tricks, this time for the more advanced trainee.
The Lost Secret of Ab Training
If a trainer were to come to us and say he had a method of ab training that would reduce the waist size of anyone in three weeks, we'd ask him what he was selling and then kick him out the door. Luckily, Don Alessi was a fast talker and before we could introduce him to the sidewalk, he'd convinced us that he had some pretty nifty ideas.
August 3
What Nerve!
Movements that "Trick" the Nervous System
July 27
Roll Your Way to Killer Abs!
There's a vicious rumor being spread by unknown parties that you should probably know about. Now, this rumor is pretty ugly so be prepared. Are you ready?
July 13
Ancillary Circuits
Admit it. A lot of times you plan your workouts around your major muscle groups and just "throw in" a few sets at the end for your ancillary muscles – calves, abs, and forearms.
8 Hamstring Movements to Make You Cry Momma!
(And one that really doesn't hurt much at all)
July 6
Muscle Masochism! - Part 2
Part 2 continues to look at muscle catabolism, in addition to giving you methods by which to conduct fiendish laboratory-like experiments on yourself!
June 29
The Land of Giants
A behind the scenes look at the world of the strongman
June 22
The Creation of a T-Man
Want to find out what it really takes to build a great physique? Then take a peek into the training journal of someone who's already done it.
60 Seconds of Pain
Try something new, experiment, mix it up, sometimes let her get on top and hold the riding crop... well, you know what we mean.
June 15
Muscle Masochism! - Part 1
Heavy weights. Forced reps. Negatives. They freakin' hurt. There's just no denying it. And yet we punish ourselves with these techniques like a bad boy at Mistress Cruella's House of Pain.
June 13
TNT 1
I've titled this article TNT (Tips-n-Tricks) for a very good reason. Many times it's the small things that make the biggest difference. Usually when reading a new book or article you walk away with one good idea. This one idea could've been presented in a paragraph or two. So I got to thinking, why not just provide all those great ideas in a format that cuts out the BS? What you're left with is pure TNT, the stuff great explosions are made of.
June 1
The Turkish Get-up
Given the fact that most people wouldn't dare deviate from the norm in the gym, they never try some of the coolest, most interesting exercises available.