Tip: Should You Max Out Today?
Use this handy guide before you go all-out with your next PR attempt.
August 26
Tip: The New Loaded Carry. Sort Of.
Loaded carries like farmer's walks can be tough to do when the gym is packed. Try this version instead.
August 25
Tip: A Quick Complex for Fat Loss & Conditioning
You don't need an hour to get a heart-pounding workout. All you need is a barbell and 20 minutes. Try this.
August 24
Tip: Lateral Raises Kinda Suck
This exercise may not be doing much for your shoulders. Here's what will.
August 21
Tip: The Invisible Cable Flye
Looks weird, but it'll light up your shoulders, chest, lats, and even your traps.
August 20
5 Years of Insane Gains
Your first few years of lifting will be your most transformative... if you do it right. Don't waste this time. Here's how to optimize your gains.
August 19
Tip: 3D Sets for Chest Development
Build your pecs, work through a plateau, and break out of your chest-day rut with this strategy.
August 18
Tip: The Terrible Two Squat Challenge
Looking for a challenging finisher to your next leg workout? Try this.
August 16
Tip: Do These Two Exercises Before You Lift
Do these fast and explosive dumbbell movements and get psyched up for the rest of your workout.
August 14
Tip: Upgrade Your Hip Thrust
Strong glutes make your whole body stronger. Also, having a nice butt is, well, nice. Try this twist on the now-classic hip thrust.
Tip: Forget the Foam Roller. Do Quad Smashes
Feeling beat up after leg day? Try this to work out the tightness and free up your mobility.
August 13
Tip: The Cure for Narrow Shoulders
Modify a classic exercise to really add some width to your delts. Here's how.
August 9
Develop the Ultimate Overhead Press
Overhead press your bodyweight for reps. Just follow these simple steps.
August 6
Hot Debate: Which Squat is Best?
Everyone's got an opinion on squats. And now that partials are in the spotlight thanks to Lebron James, there's more confusion. Let's clear it up.
August 4
Tip: The SEAL Push-Up Challenge
This is easy... you'll think. Then you'll try it.
August 3
Tip: Cluster Training for New Muscle Growth
Using intra-set rest periods to build muscle and strength. Bonus: This training method will keep your form in check. Here's how.
August 1
Tip: Kickstart Your Recomposition Plan
Decrease your appetite, get full faster, and break your bad eating habits with this kinda-crazy but very effective strategy.
Tip: Use This for Perfect Squat Depth
This common gym implement will keep your squats honest by ensuring full range of motion on every rep.
July 31
Tip: Master Any New Exercise or Skill Faster
Learning a new Olympic lift or any athletic movement? Just do this after you practice and you'll accelerate motor learning.
July 30
Tip: Swear for More Strength and Power
New research shows that cussing can boost anaerobic power and grip strength. Here's the science.