Tip: Weight-Plate Chop
Try this cross-body exercise to fill in your strength gaps and perform better athletically.
September 3
Tip: The Lost Movement for Injury Prevention
Keep your knees, hips, and spine healthy and strong with this exercise.
August 31
Tip: The Best Performance Hack You Aren't Using
An old bodybuilding trick might actually improve athletic performance. Ironically, it's not that great for bodybuilding. Info here.
August 16
The Hybrid Athlete Program
Want to build strength, size, and athleticism with one training program? All you need is this plan.
Tip: Do These Two Exercises Before You Lift
Do these fast and explosive dumbbell movements and get psyched up for the rest of your workout.
July 31
Tip: Master Any New Exercise or Skill Faster
Learning a new Olympic lift or any athletic movement? Just do this after you practice and you'll accelerate motor learning.
July 13
Tip: The World's Fittest Athlete
Are the top CrossFitter's really the fittest all-around athletes? Here's one strength coach's opinion.
July 11
Tip: Do Something Fast Every Day
Everyone needs a little power and speed training, even bodybuilders. Here's why and how to slide it into your program.
July 8
Tip: Trap Bar Power Pulls
The power pull using a hex bar with high handles is a great alternative to Olympic lifts for taller lifters who want to build explosiveness.
June 18
Tip: Medicine Ball Slam, Proper Form
To do this correctly, resist forward flexion and stay more upright.
June 12
Not Dangerous! 4 Falsely Accused Exercises
We bet you've heard that these exercises are bad. Here's the truth, backed by science.
June 11
Tip: 40 Second of Athleticism
Overall athleticism is a combo of movement quality, coordination, strength, and speed.
June 9
Tip: Jump for Gains
Denser muscle. Better squats and deadlifts. Sound good? Then you need to work jumps into your workouts. Here's how.
May 11
Tip: Fire Up Your CNS For Better Lifting
Do a couple of these drills before you lift and you'll get the best workout you've had this year.
May 8
Tip: Master the Deadlift Jump
Increase athleticism and smash your deadlift PR. Add this to your program. Here's how to do it.
April 26
Tip: The Stability Ball is Overrated
Good rehab tool, not always a good strength training tool. Here's why.
April 25
Tip: High Box Jumps – The New Tide Pod Challenge?
The box jump is an okay test, but it's not really a training method, at least not how most dopes do it. Here's why.
April 11
7 Abused and Misused Training Methods
Exercises are tools. You've got to know how to use them properly. Here's a list of commonly misused ones.
March 22
Tip: Heel-Elevated Step-Up
The vastus medialis muscle often lags behind in strength. Use this exercise to bring it up and prevent injuries.
The Truth About Kinesiology Tape
Does kinesio tape or K-tape actually do anything to improve performance, stability, or pain? We dug into the new research.