Tip: Slow Down, Get Huge
Lower slowly to fix your form and up your gains. Here's why.
May 12
Tip: Do Plastic Bars Lead to Greater Gains?
Researchers study whether a new type of wobbly bar recruits more muscle than conventional steel bars.
May 11
Tip: Fire Up Your CNS For Better Lifting
Do a couple of these drills before you lift and you'll get the best workout you've had this year.
6 Mistakes Women Are Still Making in the Gym
Women today are kicking butt in the gym... for the most part. But some are still making the same old mistakes, and a few new ones. Here they are.
May 10
Tip: Always Do This Before You Deadlift
These two simple cues will help you lift more weight and do it safely.
Tip: Do This Before Every Upper-Body Workout
This simple drill will get your chest, back, and shoulders ready for the heavy stuff. Check it out.
May 9
Tip: Advanced Tactics for Advanced Deadlifters
To improve your deadlift, use a combo of strength-skill work and progressive range of motion training (PRM). Here's how.
May 8
Tip: Master the Deadlift Jump
Increase athleticism and smash your deadlift PR. Add this to your program. Here's how to do it.
May 7
Tip: Stretching Does Not Prevent Injuries
Are you already as flexible as you need to be? Here's what science says.
Tip: Deadlift – Tripods vs. Elf Slippers
Not many lifters think about the bottoms of their feet when they pull big weights. They should. Here's why.
May 6
Tip: Gains Stopped? Do Less, Not More
A new study shows the shocking effects of overtraining. Check this out.
Tip: The Deadlift and Carry Challenge
Combine two killer exercises and get better at just about everything. Take a look.
May 5
Tip: The Oblique Builder
A strong core takes more than just ab training. Give this exercise a shot.
May 3
Tip: The Main Stretch You Need to Move Better
This stretch helps with just about everything. It even helps you activate and train your glutes more effectively.
May 2
Master the Ridiculously Strict Pull-Up
Most people who say they can do 10 or more pull-ups are only doing a few REAL pull-ups. The rest are cheated. Get strict to get strong. Here's how.
April 30
Tip: Bodyweight, Grip Width, and Bench Press
Here are two tips guaranteed to boost your bench press.
April 28
Tip: The Bench Press and Your Lats
For a bigger bench press, master the slingshot technique. Here's how to do it.
April 27
Tip: Make the Bench a Better Chest Builder
The bench press is great for overall strength, but not a great pec builder... unless you use these two tricks.
Tip: Fix Your Posture, Relieve Your Back Pain
Strengthen your core, improve your posture, and make your back feel awesome with one exercise. Check it out here.
April 26
Tip: The Stability Ball is Overrated
Good rehab tool, not always a good strength training tool. Here's why.