November 3
The Periodization Bible - Part 1
Everything you ever wanted to know about advanced periodization for strength training.
October 27
High Octane Training 1
Think you have what it takes to make it in the world of elite sports? Do you have immense talent and ability? Great, but so do a few thousand other guys. Unfortunately, all of these things will only get you so far in this world where good isn't often good enough. At this level you have to be one of the best just to get your foot in the door.
A Thinking Man's Guide to Sets and Reps
One of the most common areas of confusion for bodybuilders and other athletes engaged in resistance training is the question of the appropriate or optimal number of reps and sets for any given workout session or cycle.
October 13
From the Gym to the Road
Not too many years ago, the idea of an endurance athlete like a cyclist, triathlete, or runner hitting the weights was almost unheard of. Why, everyone knows that weight training will make you big, bulky, and slow, right? Well, believe it or not, endurance athletes are lifting weights to improve performance.
A Closer Look at Tempo
The difference that speed of movement really makes.
September 28
Rocket Scientist
On September 24th 1988, the world held its breath for 9.79 seconds. It was the Olympic Games in Seoul, South Korea and Ben Johnson had just become the fastest human being on earth.
September 15
Quality Has a Quantity All Its Own
Training to failure... is it really necessary?
September 1
Squatting from Head to Toe
Everything you ever needed to know about the box squat and how to use it. Check this out.
August 18
The Real Testosterone Vixen
What you're seeing is a genuine alpha female, the quintessential Testosterone Vixen. Now you may be thinking that this species of female is not only rare, but perhaps even extinct. You'd be wrong. We found one. We not only found a real life T-Vixen, we may have found their leader.
German Volume Training 2000
German Volume Training worked great, but it had some drawbacks. Check out the updated version of this famously brutal training plan.
August 11
Pattern Overload - Part 2
When I first approached corrective and performance exercise specialist Paul Chek about writing for Testosterone, his first concern was whether I'd choose to soft-peddle his article. In other words, he was worried that I'd try to "dumb down" his material.
August 4
Pattern Overload - Part 1
When I first approached corrective and performance exercise specialist Paul Chek about writing for Testosterone, his first concern was whether I'd choose to soft-peddle his article. In other words, he was worried that I'd try to "dumb down" his material.
July 28
Bench Press 600 Pounds
Want to break records on the bench press? Ignore stupid rules and follow these twelve steps instead.
Warming-Up to a Great Workout
A perfect warm-up virtually ensures a perfect workout, but a poor one will almost certainly ruin what COULD have been a great training experience. Ever wake up dreading the idea of going to the gym, but after getting there, you end up having a great workout? You can thank your warm-up for that.
July 21
Dawg School 5
We've all been there. No matter how big and educated we think we are now, at one time or another we were small.
Eccentric Exercise
It seems like you've been adding weight to the stack each time you do triceps pushdowns. The veins in your neck stick out like a garden hose as you power through the sticking point, and the cable starts cutting into your neck, just like your idol, Tom Platz. You stop, however, before it cuts through and leaves a bloody mess on the floor.
July 7
Black Belt Bodybuilder
What do you get when you cross a bodybuilder with a martial artist? Answer: A person you want on your side in a bar fight!
June 16
Question of Strength 33
Q & A with one of the world's premier strength coaches.
May 19
Dawg School 4
We've all been there. No matter how big and educated we think we are now, at one time or another we were small.