Tip: The Best Exercise for Hip Mobility & Strength
Your hips are designed to be mobile and powerful. So train them that way. Here's how.
November 17
Tip: Young vs. Old: Who Wins?
A surprising study looks at the recovery rates of 20-somethings vs. 40-somethings.
November 16
Tip: How to Lift Until You're 100
It takes an open mind and a big toolbox to keep progressing as an experienced lifter. Here's what you need to know.
Tip: Know Your Anatomy, Build Bigger Traps
To build all three portions of the traps, do exercises for each... not just shrugs. Here's how.
November 15
Tip: The Number One Thing That Needs to Change
The longer you've been lifting hard, the more this advice applies.
Why Women Should Train Harder Than Men
Women not only need to train harder than men, their physiology makes it so they can. Here's what every female lifter needs to know.
November 14
Tip: Body-Build to Keep Strength Gains Coming
Hypertrophy training should always be a part of your plan, even if your primary goal is strength. Here's why.
November 13
Tip: For Maximal Strength, Periodize Your Training
Only newbies can bring up every lift at the same time. Once you get stronger, you'll have to get smarter. Here's how.
Tip: The Right Way to Use a Chest Machine
Chest press machines work, but they can also wreck your joints. Here's how to get around that.
November 12
Tip: Your Shrugs Are Too Heavy
Set your ego aside, use better technique, and build traps so big they impair your hearing. Here's how.
Tip: One Easy Move to Relieve Low Back Pain
Do this for 5-10 minutes per day to ease low back tension and soreness.
November 10
Tip: Attack the Bar Violently
Build strength and set new personal records using compensatory acceleration training. Here's how.
Tip: Two Drills to Correct Forward Head Posture
It can wreck your training... and it makes you look weird. Try these simple drills to fix FHP.
November 9
Tip: Do Inclines With a Thumbless Grip
Shoulder pain when bench pressing? Don't stop benching, just try this variation.
Tip: The Biggest Mistake Lifters Make
If your main goal right now is to build strength, avoid this common mistake.
November 8
Tip: 4 Technique Fixers for Strength Gains
There's nothing dumber than trying to get stronger without first getting your technique right. Follow these handy guidelines.
Tip: The Ultimate Shoulder Warm-Up
Grab a light band and run through this clever drill. Your shoulders will feel amazing and you'll be ready to smash the heavy weights.
November 7
Tip: The Safe Way to Bench on a Smith Machine
Yes, the evil Smith machine can help you build your chest, but only if you use it wisely. Here's the trick.
November 6
Tip: For Strength, Simplify Your Workout
To get strong, take the minimalist approach. Here's why.
Tip: The False-Grip Overhead Press
A thumbless grip can help you prevent or work around shoulder issues. Here's how to do it safely and effectively.