Tip: The Proper Box Jump
It's not about how high the box is. It's about how explosive you are from the ground.
November 9
Tip: The Zercher Shrug
Stay upright and avoid bouncing to make this a very effective shrug variation.
Tip: 6 Reeves-Grip Trap Bar Exercises
Using a trap bar combined with the Reeves grip (holding the plates) puts you in a great position for training the traps, legs, back, and more.
November 8
Tip: 9 Upper Body Mobility Drills
Adopt a few of these drills and feel better fast.
November 7
Tip: Dumbbell Rollovers
Boost your bench press by strengthening your triceps with this exercise. It's also a great way to hit triceps without irritating your elbows.
Tip: Banded Trap Bar Shrugs
Using the wider, neutral grip provided by the trap bar allows for a better contraction. Add bands and hold the top position for 2 seconds.
November 6
Tip: Unrack the Bar Right
No spotter? These simple tips will allow you to use more weight and stay safe on the bench press.
Tip: Iso-Dynamic Lateral Raise
This is challenging, and it'll trigger new shoulder growth by increasing the time under tension.
November 5
Tip: Band Front Raise and Pull Apart
This comprehensive exercise hits the shoulder musculature several different ways.
November 4
Tip: The Neutral-Grip Shoulder Press
This is a great exercise that builds you delts while also protecting joint integrity. The cable is attached at the bottom of the handle, so you'll be pushing up, not pulling down.
November 3
Tip: Kettlebell Shoulder-to-Shoulder Press
Also called the lumberjack press, this exercise will light up your delts and challenge your core.
Tip: Inverted Sit-Ups and Squats
Two old-school exercises that are worth trying out. Check 'em out.
November 2
Tip: Speed Squats and Pause Squats
Boost your squat numbers by learning to impart maximal velocity to the bar. Here are two ways to do it.
Tip: Accentuated Crunches on the Bench
Resistances plus eccentric loading: this advanced exercise will hit your abs in whole new way.
November 1
Tip: 3 Jumps for an Explosive Squat
Accelerate through your sticking points. Master these three jumps.
October 31
Tip: Movement Prep for Olympic Lifting
After your mobility and stability work, use these drills to improve your Olympic lifting technique.
October 30
Tip: Activation Drills for Olympic Lifting
After your mobility work, activate your glutes, shoulders, and trunk for better Olympic lifting.
October 28
Tip: Mobility Drills for Olympic Lifting
Do this before your next O-lift session for better range of motion and safer lifts.
October 27
Tip: Crossover Step Sled Pulls
Crossover sled pulls add a lateral force production tool to your sled training toolbox.
Tip: The Single-Arm Pullover
This variation of the pullover will build core strength in a whole new way. NFL athlete Fernando Velasco demonstrates.