Tip: Training Effort – The Two Biggest Myths
We've all fallen for these myths, and that's not a bad thing as long as we wise up as we gain more experience.
Tip: Trap Bar Complex
Complexes – a series of exercises performed in succession with a single implement – are a great way to build muscle, boost conditioning, and burn fat.
Tip: Valslide Flye
Use Valslides or furniture sliders for this tougher-than-it-looks chest builder.
Tip: Landmine One-Arm Floor Press
Here's a shoulder-friendly alternative to the dumbbell floor press that builds full body tension and allows you to really load it up.
Tip: Ring Dip/Pull-Up/Inverted Row/Hip Thrust Combo
Short on time? Try this combo to hit your back, glutes, and hamstrings simultaneously.
Tip: Dip Iso-Holds
Build strength by using holds on dips. If you can last longer than 45 seconds, add weight.
Tip: Dead-Stop Kneeling Ring Dips
Here's a challenging dip variation that makes you work harder on each rep, plus it feels good on banged-up shoulders.
Tip: Dip Countdowns
Start with 5 reps then do a 5 second iso-hold at the bottom. Do the same thing with 4 reps (4 second hold), and on down to 1 rep.
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.
Tip: The Front-Squat Iso Hold
This exercise will boost your front squat strength and improve your form. If you can hold for more than 30 seconds with 135 pounds, you're awesome.
