Tip: The Wall Squat
Use this movement blocking drill to clean up your squat form.
October 24
Tip: Half-Kneeling Single-Arm Press
Build shoulder and core strength with this exercise.
October 23
Tip: Dynamic-Static Compound Set – Quads
With this TUT method, you do 8-12 reps on the leg press followed by a static hold to failure. (Reps and holds are abbreviated for demonstration purposes.)
October 22
Tip: Bent Over Row 21s with Isometric
Perform 7 top-half partials, a 7-second isometric, and finally 7 full-range reps.
October 21
Tip: Lat Pulldown 21's with Isometric
The variation of the 21's method starts with 7 mid-range partials, then you perform a 7-second isometric and 7 full reps.
October 20
Tip: The Forward Leaning Biceps Curl
For a new stimulus, manipulate the force vector to change the point of maximal tension in the biceps.
October 19
Tip: Dumbbell Chest Press 21s with Isometric
Here's a challenging new way to build your chest. Start with a 7 second mid-range hold, then do 7 full-range reps and 7 top-half partials.
October 18
Tip: Biceps 21's – A New Variation
This variation of the 21's method involves using 7 leaning curls, a 7-second isometric with a twist, then 7 full-range reps.
October 13
Tip: Landmine Chop
Develop overall strength and athleticism with this rotational move.
October 12
Tip: Rotational Medball Throw
Exercises like this one, performed in the transverse (rotational) movement pattern, add to your overall athleticism.
October 11
Tip: 4 Ways to Increase Grip Strength
The harder you can hang on and squeeze, the stronger you can get. Try these drills.
October 10
Tip: Goblet Lateral Lunge
Balance out all those sagittal plane squats and deadlifts with some frontal plane movements, like this one.
September 27
Tip: Face-Away Cable Curl
Most lifters seldom train their biceps in the lengthened position. Add this exercise to maximize your arm growth potential.
September 26
Tip: Cable Rear-Delt Flye – Single Arm
Strengthen horizontal shoulder abduction with this move.
September 22
Tip: Sumo Romanian Deadlift (RDL)
If you want to sumo-deadlift scary amounts of weight, then add the sumo RDL into your training plan.
September 21
Tip: Weight-Plate Chop
Try this cross-body exercise to fill in your strength gaps and perform better athletically.
September 20
Tip: Band Pullover
With a regular pullover, you lose tension at the top. Add a band to keep the tension on through the full range of motion and you'll build more muscle.
September 19
Tip: Partner-Assisted Dumbbell Flye
The flye is tough at the bottom of the movement but easier at the top. To match the strength curve and build more muscle, add manual resistance at the top.
August 15
Tip: 2.5 Inch Deficit Deadlifts
For this deadlift variation, stand on a small platform or plates. Great accessory exercise to boost your standard deadlift strength.
August 14
Tip: Constant Tension RDL
With this Romanian deadlift variation, you don't reset the bar every rep. Lighten the weight a bit and shoot for constant tension.