6 Push-Up Variations You've Never Tried
How to Take the Push-Up to the Next Level
September 6
Tip: Know How Often to Train
How often should you hit it hard in the gym? That depends on a few things. Here's what you need to keep in mind.
Tip: You're Doing Lateral Raises Wrong
It's a common form mistake and an easy fix. Here's how to do it right for better results.
September 5
PR in 2 Weeks, Guaranteed
The simplest training methods to help you squat and deadlift heavier, plus a 30-second warm-up everyone should be doing.
Tip: Burn Until You're Big
Good news: This hypertrophy training technique works fast. Bad news: It feels like your muscles are on fire. Try it if you dare.
September 4
Tip: The Worst Way to Stretch Your Chest
Most people really mess up this common pec stretch. Here's why you should avoid it and what you should replace it with.
September 3
Tip: Want Lats? Do One-Arm Barbell Rows
Not dumbbell rows, but barbell rows with one arm. Here's how to do it.
September 2
Tip: Break This Rule to Build Your Chest
To build your pecs, sometimes you have to break the rules. Here are two ways to do it.
100 Rep Challenge
Most lifters need to push themselves more but just don't know how. They need guidance. They need a challenge. They need this article.
September 1
Tip: Stop Doing the Standing Hamstring Stretch
This popular stretch can do more harm than good. Here's why, plus a much better alternative.
August 30
Tip: Nail Your Abs With Partial Pulses
By improving the activation and recruitment of the core, you'll increase your strength in the big lifts. Here's how to do it.
Rehab Gone Wrong
Foam rollers, lacrosse balls, back walking, kettlebells. Can these work as tools to fix tightness and pain? Not when you use them like this. Here's what works better.
August 29
Tip: Do Waiter Walks for Shoulders & Core
Grab a kettlebell or a dumbbell and take a walk. There are tons of benefits. Check out these two variations.
How to Train for Non-Stop Muscle Growth
You can choose the best exercises, but if these four variables are screwed up you'll be leaving gains on the table. Here's everything you need to know.
August 28
Tip: Don't Use K-Tape Like a Dummy
Does kinesiotape actually do anything? Here's the truth.
August 27
Tip: Finish Your Calf Training With This
Hitting your calves hard and not getting results? Before you gripe about genetics, add this to the end of every calf workout.
August 26
Tip: The Worst Way to Do Push-Ups
The way most people do push-ups leads to acute and chronic injury to the joints and tissues. Here's how to fix it.
Tip: Better Than Planks
There's more than one way to use isometrics for core strength. Here's one that beats the boring plank.
August 25
Tip: Do Rack Pull-Ups for Bigger Lats
It looks like you're "cheating" but doing your pull-ups this way has several advantages. Take a look.
August 24
Tip: Do the 8-Second Crunch
If it looks like you're having a seizure when you train abs, you're not getting much benefit... and you're asking for injury. Try this instead.