Tip: Do Tom Platz Iso-Holds for Gains
Here's a new twist on a classic muscle building trick that makes it even more brutal and effective. Check it out.
January 16
Tip: The Most Awful Way to Do Burpees
As if these things weren't taxing enough, here's a new variation to try.
3 Ways to Build Muscle by Doing Cardio
If cardio is causing you to lose gains, you're doing it wrong. Here's how to build your glutes, hamstrings and quads with conditioning work.
January 15
Tip: Stretch This Muscle and Feel Awesome
Sit a lot at work? Then your glutes and core are going to get weak. Here's an exercise to fix that.
Tip: Do This Mobility Drill For a Better Squat
This might just be the easiest way to fix most ugly squat problems. And it only takes about 30 seconds. Check it out.
January 14
Tip: Build Glutes With This Deadlift Variation
Boost your athletic performance and the stares you get at the gym with this barbell exercise.
Tip: Lift This Way, Build Muscle 3 Times Faster
Research shows this training method builds muscle and strength much, much faster. Check out the science.
January 13
Tip: A Tough New Way to Do Chin-Ups
Chin-ups are awesome. This is even awesomer. Yes, awesomer.
January 12
Tip: Build Pecs and Tri's, Save Your Shoulders
You don't have to give up pressing just because your shoulders are cranky or you're rehabbing an injury. Just do it like this.
January 11
7 Lifting Rules That Actually Don't Matter Much
You might think these things are damn important to your training. In truth, they're not as crucial as you think.
Tip: Heavy Weight, High Reps for Big Quads
High-rep sets build muscle. Heavier, low-rep sets do too. Here's how to do them both in the same workout.
January 10
Tip: The Kettlebell Bench Press
This floor press variation can correct faulty motor patterns, build your pecs and triceps, and even fix your achy shoulders. Check it out.
January 9
Tip: Strong Legs, Happy Knees
Here's how to build your quads without overstressing your knees.
16 Nasty Exercises You've Never Tried
Break out of your training rut and get immediate results by adding a few of these to your next workout.
January 8
Tip: The Ultimate Leg Press Workout
For pure hypertrophy, this will build your quads better than squats. Check it out.
Tip: The Not-So-Pretty Truth About Gym Motivation
Here's how your personal demons can make you better.
January 7
Tip: A New Way to Build Rear Delts
This exercise makes it impossible to cheat, and it'll hit your glutes and hams too. Take a look.
January 6
Tip: When To Change Everything
No motivation? Progress stalled in the gym? Here's how changing everything about your training can get you back on track.
Tip: The Forgotten Way to Build Legs
It used to be the rule for building big quads, but today most people haven't heard of it. Let's change that.
January 5
Tip: Build Muscle and Lose Fat at the Same Time
Yes, it can be done. Here's the part most people don't understand.