Tip: Build or Preserve Muscle At All Times
Losing fat doesn't have to mean losing muscle. And building muscle doesn't have to mean gaining fat. Here are the facts.
June 15
5 Primer Exercises to Boost Your Big Lifts
Do these exercises before you squat, bench, or deadlift and you'll not only lift more weight, your movements will be smooth, sexy, and pain free.
June 11
Tip: Dump the Seated Leg Extension, Do This Instead
Most standard leg exercises are "missing" a very important quad muscle. Here's how to target it to build stronger legs.
June 10
Tip: Hit Your Abs in a Whole New Way
Warning: This abdominal-focused tri-set will leave you sore as hell. Do it anyway. Here's how.
June 9
Tip: Build Your Chest With Bands & Iron
This is really going to hurt, but you'll love the results you'll get in chest and triceps growth. Try these two exercises.
5 Things Big Strong Guys Do
Here are five habits of highly effective lifters that you should adopt. Or just keep sucking. It's up to you.
June 8
Tip: Use Box Breathing to Regain Focus
Here's a trick used by strongman competitors to increase performance that you need to use too.
June 6
How I Added 100 Pounds to My Deadlift in 2 Weeks
Just by changing how his training was laid out over the week, the author was able to hit new PRs and reach a whole new level of muscularity. Here's how you can too.
Tip: Use Training Programs Wisely
Let your program be your guide, but be prepared for detours. Here's how.
June 5
Tip: Try These 3 Tough Pull-Up Variations
Think you're good at pull-ups and chin-ups? Yeah, we'll see about that. Check out these athletic variations!
June 4
Tip: Use Time Blocks Instead of Sets
A new way to plan your workouts that will break you out of a rut and keep you focused. Check it out.
June 3
Tip: 10 Ways to Challenge Your Body and Grow
Muscle growth is an adaptive response. No challenge, no gains. Are you using at least a few of these progression methods?
Tip: Train With Arnold's Golden Six
This full-body, three-days-per-week routine got The Oak started in bodybuilding. Check it out.
June 2
Tip: Women, Train Like Men (For the Most Part)
There are only a few differences in how women should train versus men. Here they are.
Lower Slower, Gain Faster
Eccentric training provides better mechanics, more muscle, and better sports performance. Here's how to fit it into your workouts.
June 1
Tip: Accelerate Workout Recovery Two Ways
Lymphatic drainage: Sounds nasty, but it's not. Here's why you need to promote it and a couple of ridiculously easy ways to do it.
May 31
Tip: Build a Stronger, Harder Butt
Blast your glutes and hamstrings like never before with dynamic-static compound sets. Here's how.
How to Build a Monster Grip
Use these exercises to strengthen your grip, crush rocks, and punch through walls. Or, you know, just lift heavy stuff while keeping your hands healthy.
Tip: Foam Roll AFTER Training For Fast Recovery
Soft tissue work on the roller is okay before workouts, but it's best done after training. Here's why.
May 30
The Absolute Best and Worst Therapy Methods
Four of these rehab methods are great... and two are wasting your money. Here's what works and what doesn't. Bonus: Videos of the best techniques!