Tip: The Dumbbell RDL
Dumbbell Romanian deadlifts allow for more range of motion than the barbell variation. Great exercise for the glutes, hams, and low back.
January 1
Tip: Tibialis Anterior Raise
For complete development, don't forget the front of the calves.
December 31
Tip: Find Your Lats, Enhance Your Training
This drill teaches you to set your shoulders correctly so you can get the most out of your lat exercises.
December 30
Tip: Use This Trick for Perfect Push-Ups
The most common push-up mistake is letting the hips sag. Here's a simple cue to fix that problem instantly.
December 28
Tip: Hip Extension and the Hip Thrust
Get better results from the butt-building hip thrust with these tips.
December 27
Tip: The Medball Ab Rollout
This tough rollout variation will nail your core and your lats. Do 3 to 6 sets of 5 to 8 rolls.
December 26
Tip: Vertical Pallof Press
Think of this exercise as a kind of standing ab rollout. Great for overall core strength.
December 25
Tip: The Body Saw
Nail your core and strengthen your serratus with this tougher-than-it-looks exercise.
December 24
Tip: Supine Band Shoulder External Rotation
Rotator cuff work keeps your shoulders healthy. Coach Tumminello discusses why a popular exercise doesn't do the trick and shows you a better one.
December 23
Tip: The Barbell Ab Rollout
Make the ab rollout even better by lifting your feet up. This takes the hamstrings out of the movement and makes your core work harder.
December 19
Tip: Standing Neck Supported Barbell Shrug
Shrugs are great, but most lifters only do them vertically. They can also be done horizontally to hit different areas of the traps and back.
December 18
Tip: Iso-Dynamic Alternating Incline Row
Build more muscle by holding the top dumbbell isometrically between reps.
December 17
Tip: Iso-Dynamic Alternating Bench Press
Keep tension on the down side by not lowering all the way. This will increase muscle activation and create the occlusion effect for hypertrophy.
December 14
Tip: Hip Mobility Montage
Everyone needs more hip mobility, especially lifters. Here are several ways to get it.
December 12
Tip: Banded Supine Row
Improve your form and movement mechanics on all rowing exercises with this teaching exercise. Bonus: It boosts your bench press by teaching you lat engagement.
December 11
Tip: One-Arm Push-Up Tutorial
Think of this as a whole-body pushing exercise. It'll even nail your core. Here's how to do it right.
December 10
Tip: Rounded Thoracic RDL
This accessory exercise for the deadlift will strengthen your spinal erectors. This helps you to deadlift heavier while keeping your spine stable and safe.
December 9
Tip: Fix Your Power Clean with Altitude Landings
Here's how to use altitude landings to find the right stance for the power clean and perfect your form.
December 8
Tip: Supine Stir the Pot
This spine-friendly variation of the stir-the-pot exercise (normally done on a stability ball) fires up those deep core muscles often missed by most ab exercises.
December 7
Tip: Angled Barbell Press
This is one of the best, but least used, all-around exercises to improve athletic performance.