Tip: Ring Press-Up
Not only is this a great core exercise, it'll help you overhead press better by teaching you to use full-body tension.
August 12
Tip: Alternating Handcuff Drill
Trouble pressing overhead? It could be a mobility issue. Try this drill.
August 11
Tip: Z Press Variations
The Z press is the ultimate exercise to test your ability to keep your posture while pressing something overhead.
August 10
Tip: Full-Kneeling Dumbbell Overhead Press
This accessory lift teaches you to use proper form before moving to the standing barbell press.
August 9
Tip: Half-Kneeling Bottoms Up Kettlebell Press
Use this to strengthen your stabilizers and get stronger in all overhead pressing movements.
August 7
Tip: The Rest-Pause Bench Press
Do as many good reps as you can in the 4-6 rep range. Your goal will then be to double that number of reps. To do that you take short rest periods (15 seconds).
August 4
Tip: Suspension Straps W Row
Bad posture? Try this if you're chronically internally rotated at the shoulders. Good for rear delts and upper back too.
August 3
Tip: Suspension Straps One-Arm Row
A back exercise. A core strength exercise. A much-tougher-than-it-looks exercise. Try it!
July 30
Tip: Single-Leg Reeves Deadlift
Single-leg trap bar exercises in the style of the Reeves deadlift (hands on plates, not bar) provides the perfect stimulus for crushing every muscle in the body.
July 18
Tip: Bent Over Lateral Raise, Back Extension Machine
This targets the glutes, hamstrings, postural muscles and, of course, the rear delts.
July 17
Tip: GHR Bent Over Lateral Raise
This is a true multi-functional exercise. It not only works the rear delts, but it nails the entire posterior chain from head to toe.
July 16
Tip: The Sicilian Crunch
Abs respond better to heavy weights because of their muscle fiber makeup. Here's one way to nail those fast-twitch fibers.
July 15
Tip: The Reverse Paused Deadlift
This technique uses a pause during the lowering portion of the rep. Great for strength development, technique improvement, and muscle growth.
July 12
Tip: Single-Arm Barbell Row with Band
Stimulate new back growth by changing the angle. Use a Landmine device (or place a bar in a corner). Attach a band for a more intense peak contraction.
July 11
Tip: The Compound Row
A great back exercise, especially for athletes.
July 5
Tip: Stability Ball Leg Curl + Reverse Sled Push
This is a great sequence to work around knee issues, and it's awesome for hypertrophy.
July 3
Tip: Bentover Row With Band
Do this warm-up before any upper body workout to prime your body for heavy lifting.
July 2
Tip: Romanian Deadlift With Band
Use this to fire up your hams, glutes, and upper back before deadlifts. It's great for grooving the hip hinge pattern.
July 1
Tip: Cable Plank Press
If you can hold a plank for longer than 10 seconds, you've outgrown the exercise. Progress it with this resisted variation.
June 30
Tip: Banded Single-Leg Romanian Deadlift
Add bands to this booty builder to get even better results.