Tip: Intensity vs. Effort – The Real Story
People use those words interchangeably, but experienced lifters know better. Do you? Info here.
December 28
Tip: 3 Strength Training Mistakes to Avoid
There are some people who need advanced drills and programming. You may not be one of them. Here's how to keep it simple and get strong.
December 27
Bodybuilding is the King of Functional Training
Some functional training zealots love to hate on bodybuilding-style lifting. But it's the MOST functional form of resistance training. Here's why.
Tip: Triple Down on Biceps Growth
Combine a loaded stretch, slow negatives, and a vicious mechanical drop set to trigger biceps growth multiple ways. Here's how.
December 26
The Ultimate Bodyweight Challenge
Fire up your athleticism. Build your shoulders. Get a bulletproof core. And do it all while having some fun. Here's how.
Tip: A New Way to Hammer the Hammer Curl
Use the muscle round technique to light up your brachialis and add size to your arms.
December 24
Tip: 100 Reps to Bigger Calves
Crank up the reps and the training frequency to add some size to your stubborn calves. Bonus: You can do this anywhere, every day.
December 23
Tip: The Math Formula for Big Biceps
Once you're past the newbie stage, try this barbell curling strategy to trigger new arm hypertrophy.
December 22
Tip: Blow Up Your Deadlift with this Exercise
A lot of times, your deadlift stalls out because you lack isometric strength in your lats. Let's fix that... and build some new mass too.
December 20
Tip: Pogo – The Ultimate Plyo For Calves
Set your calves on fire with this athletic exercise.
December 19
Tip: The Best Triceps Isolation Exercise
This exercise, combined with a special training technique, will blow up even the most stubborn triceps. Take a look.
December 17
Tip: Sprinters vs. Marathoners – What You Don't Know
Do their physiques say something about their training styles, or is there something else going on? Here's the real story.
December 16
Tip: The Next-Level Leg Press
Ramp up the tension and slap some new muscle onto your legs with this little trick.
December 15
Tip: Social Media Workouts vs. Real Training
Bands, chains, boxes, agility drills. They have their place, but there's some really bad info out there. Here's what you need to know.
Tip: Do the Viking Press in Your Gym
You've seen this lift in strongman competitions. Here's how to do it in a regular gym and smash those delts.
December 14
Tip: Don't Cut Your Rest Periods Short
Short on time? Don't rest less between sets or you'll interfere with your gains. Try this instead.
December 13
Tip: Does Your Training Split Really Matter?
What's best? Longer, less frequent workouts or shorter, more frequent workouts? Here's what the research says.
December 12
Tip: Find YOUR Most Effective Exercises
Grab a pen and a piece of paper and do this. It'll help you trim the fluff off your workout plan and get focused on the movements that matter.
December 7
Tip: Crappy Genetics? Deadlift Like This
Suck at deadlifting? If it's a leverage or arm-length issue, here's a tip that'll help you yank big numbers off the floor anyway.
Tip: The Best Calf Exercise Just Got Practical
It's the best hypertrophy exercise for calves, but you've probably never used it because it's, well, awkward. Well, not anymore.