Tip: Weighted Sleeping – The New Weight Training
Well, sort of. The weighted blanket trend is on the rise. Here's why you should consider it.
March 15
Tip: The Power Exercise for Delts and Traps
Take a bodybuilding exercise, mix in an athletic movement and what do you get? A new way to add size to your shoulders and traps.
March 14
3 Days a Week is All You Need
Four rules to follow when you can only train 3 days per week, plus the 4 common mistakes to avoid. Sample plan included.
March 13
Tip: Hit Your Abs and Chest With One Exercise
All you need is big balls. Actually, just one big ball. Check it out.
March 12
Tip: Two Next-Level Delt Exercises
Here's how to make two staple shoulder exercises even better.
March 11
Tip: Wider Delts, Healthier Shoulders
Build your shoulders while preventing injuries with this stability-tension superset.
March 10
Tip: Do This Before Heavy Squats
Fire up your central nervous system and recruit a monster amount of muscle fibers with this movement.
March 9
Tip: Hip Thrust for a Stronger Squat
Can this butt-building exercise actually improve your back squat? Researchers have taken a look. You may be surprised.
Expert Advice for the Over-40 Lifter
What happens to the after-40 lifter? Does this milestone mean you have to train like a grandpa? Not necessarily. But here's what will lengthen your lifting life.
Tip: Science Finds the Best Butt Exercise for Women
A study involving weight-trained women finds that one glute exercise works better than the others. Check it out.
March 8
Tip: The Best Bench Press for Athletes
Close grip or traditional grip? If an athlete wants to transfer strength into power, here's what science says is the best choice.
March 7
Tip: The Best Squat Variation You're Not Using
Build your legs, boost your regular squat, and work around injuries with this butt-busting variation.
March 6
Tip: Rest Periods: Sit or Walk Around?
What's more important, active recovery between sets or resting as much as possible? This new study on CrossFitters sheds some light.
March 5
Tip: This Exercise Beats Squats for Glute Gains
You've seen the squat-booty memes, but the squat came in last for glute activation when compared to two other exercises.
Tip: The Perfect Number of Sets for Growth
Don't do more sets and reps than you need to. All it does is eat into your recovery and slow down gains. Details here.
March 4
Tip: The Best Chest Exercise Since 1911
For complete chest development, don't forget this classic. Bonus: There's a new way to do it for even better results. Check this out.
March 1
Tip: Do More Reps for Real Life Strength
Here's why everyone needs to add some higher-rep sets to their workouts.
Lifters Need to Lift More Often
Hitting each muscle once per week works for newbies, but not for experienced lifters. Here's why and what to do about it.
February 27
Tip: Deadlift – Trunk Flexion vs. Hip Flexion
Hip flexion good. Trunk flexion bad. Here's why and what each looks like so you can make sure your form is correct.
Tip: Build Quads & Glutes, Even With a Bad Back
Low back acting up? You can still train your lower body hard. Try this.