Tip: Do You Really Need a Training Log?
Newbies do, but how about advanced lifters? Here's why intuition and autoregulation is often best.
April 6
28 Days of Gains: A Realistic Case Study
How much muscle can a natural, experienced lifter gain in 4 weeks? Can he lose fat at the same time? This coach decided to find out.
Tip: Shoulder Triples for Strength and Size
Build muscle and keep your shoulders healthy with this time-efficient strategy.
April 5
The Smart Lifter's Guide to Recovery Weeks
Deloads are often misused. They can accelerate your gains, but they can also derail them. Here's how to make a better plan.
April 2
Tip: 1RM Training – Risk vs. Reward
Why you should stop focusing so much on your one-rep max and what to do instead.
April 1
Tip: Ankle Mobility for Muscleheads
Poor ankle movement causes problems throughout the body. Here's how to fix yours fast.
March 31
Tip: Get Twice the Triceps Growth
A new study shows that you can double the rate of triceps growth by using a certain exercise in a specific way. Take a look.
Tip: The Core Squat
Here's how to turn a squat into a very challenging core exercise.
March 30
The Best Training Split You've Never Tried
How many days per week should you train each muscle? The truth is, every muscle group is different. Here's your guide.
Tip: The Truth About Behind the Neck Pressing
It's terrible... but only if you already have bad posture and shoddy shoulders. Here's why, plus how to fix those issues.
March 28
Tip: Roll the Bar, Set a Deadlift PR
World record deadlifts have been set using this method, but some powerlifters hate it. Check it out.
March 24
Tip: Use a Band For This Glute Exercise
Improve your hip hinge and strengthen your butt with this simple move.
March 23
Tip: Master the Meadows Row
Build your stubborn back with this soon-to-be-classic mass builder.
March 22
The Truth About Kinesiology Tape
Does kinesio tape or K-tape actually do anything to improve performance, stability, or pain? We dug into the new research.
March 21
Tip: The Arnold Push Press
If the Arnold press and the push press had a baby, it would look like this great exercise variation. Give it a shot.
March 20
Tip: The Triple Dumbbell Press
No, not three dumbbells, dummy, but an overhead press performed with three different techniques without rest. Check it out.
March 19
Tip: The Athlete's Overhead Press
This will increase your ability to transfer force across your body, which is crucial for punching, batting, throwing, and even sprinting.
Tip: The Heavy Goblet Squat
Use this special setup and make this so-called fluffy exercise into a real strength builder. Here's how.
March 18
Tip: Cheat Your Single-Leg Training
If you want to build muscle and reap the benefits of unilateral work, start out by doing it like this.
March 16
Tip: Does Rep Tempo Really Matter?
Probably, but a new study says that we might be way overthinking it. Check it out.