Tip: One-Leg Hip Lift with Weight Plate
In this joint-friendly hip thrust variation, you'll target your hamstrings as well as your glutes.
December 1
Tip: Hip Thrust Progressions
The hip thrust is one of the best glute-builders around, and there are many variations of it. Here's how to progress them right.
November 30
Tip: Two-Bench Hip Thrust + Leg Curl
Build your glutes and hamstrings with just your bodyweight. Try this.
November 29
Tip: Neural Fatigue, T Nation Boot Camp
Is your nervous system too burned out to train productively? Coach Thibaudeau discusses this topic during one of our boot camps.
Tip: Fatigue Loading vs. Performance Loading, T Nation Boot Camp
When should you add more weight? When should you add more sets? Coach Thibaudeau talks about these topics and more.
November 28
Tip: Work Capacity & Nervous System Efficiency, T Nation Boot Camp
Coach Thibaudeau discusses MMA fighters, nervous system recovery, active rest, and more.
November 25
Tip: Training on the Nerve, T Nation Boot Camp
After a boot camp workout, Coach Thibaudeau fields questions about external motivation and over-stimulating the nervous system.
November 24
Tip: The 4 Components to Recovery, T Nation Boot Camp
Coach Thibaudeau discusses the four types of recovery after one our boot camp workouts.
November 23
Tip: Progression Methods, T Nation Boot Camp
After one of our boot camp workouts, Coach Thibaudeau talked about several ways to progress in training.
November 21
Tip: Corrective Complex, Quads and Hip Flexors
Sequence these drills in this order before your next leg day and you'll have a better workout.
November 20
Tip: Corrective Complex, Back
A corrective complex is where you find a restricted muscle, roll it, mobilize it, and then activate its antagonist. Here's one for your tight back.
November 19
Tip: Movement Pattern Warm-Up: RDL, Lunge, Rotation
Train three of the foundational movements patterns by adding these drills into your warm-up.
November 18
Tip: Sumo-Stance Zercher Squat
Improve hip mobility and strength with this exercise.
November 16
Tip: Shoulder Rotations on the TRX
Warm up your shoulders and keep them mobile with this drill. Walk your feet out or elevate them to increase the challenge.
November 15
Tip: JM Floor Press
The floor variation of this powerlifting accessory exercise builds triceps size and lockout strength on the bench press.
Tip: Band-Resisted Floor Press
Here's an easy way to add accommodating resistance to the floor press using only one band. Try it out and boost your bench press PR.
November 13
Tip: Over and Backs
It's hard to beat this simple drill for upper body mobility. Try 50 reps every day.
November 12
Tip: Handcuff Drill
Improve your shoulder mobility with this drill.
November 11
Tip: Density Training: Leg Extensions & Goblet Squats
Occluded extensions alternated with heels-elevated goblet squats for 3 rounds. Remove the wraps and rest 3 minutes. Repeat 2-3 times.
November 10
Tip: Scapular Wall Slides
Free up your stiff shoulders and activate your lower traps with this drill.