Tip: Cable Rows with Ab Straps
Here's a great rowing variation to use if barbell rows are too tricky for your cranky lower back.
February 19
Tip: Do the Flying Pull-Up
It'll make you look like a ninja warrior and it's just plain fun. Master this bodyweight exercise.
February 2
The Best Way to Load the Inverted Row
Inverted row is an excellent back builder, but it's hard to load up. Here's how to effectively add weight to the inverted row.
January 25
Tip: The Machine-Assisted Pull-Up
Yes, do your regular pull-ups. But finish off with an assisted machine to get more reps and build volume.
January 24
4 Surprising Ways Posture Affects Health
Poor energy, poor endurance, bad digestion, acid reflux, TMJ problems, and even low self-esteem could all be caused by the way you stand or sit.
January 23
Tip: Cable Straight-Arm Pulldown Drop Set
Hit your lats throughout the range of motion with this untraditional drop set.
Tip: Fix Your Row, Fix Your Shoulders
Here are the most common mistakes made with the horizontal row (and how to fix them).
January 22
Tip: Lat Building for Heavy Guys
Give the pulldown machine a break and try these two exercises.
January 17
Tip: Banded Rows – Silly or Effective?
Bands are great tools for adding accommodating resistance, but do they work for one-arm rows? Sorta. Info here.
Tip: Ditch the Kroc Row
Yes, it looks kinda cool, but you probably don't need it. Do this instead.
January 8
6 New Rules For Rows
Kroc rows, the misuse of bands, and the row-double-what-you-bench rule. None of those hold up to logic. Here's what to do instead.
January 5
Tip: Build Your Back with 21s
Blow up your lats, rhomboids, rear delts, and traps with his new twist on a classic intensity technique.
December 26
Tip: Slow Tempo Pull-Aparts for Reps
Slow down your reps and the pull-apart can become a muscle builder.
December 25
Tip: Muscle Control Pull-Apart
A pull-apart to increase your bench press? Yes. Try this.
December 23
Tip: Therapeutic Pull-Apart
Use this variation of the band pull-apart to reduce soreness and pain.
November 29
Tip: Accelerate Growth With Antagonist Supersets
Turn up the gains and spend less time in the gym with this classic bodybuilding method.
November 28
Tip: Why You Need Low-Rep Pull-Ups
Instead of using crappy form and wrecking your elbows to get more reps, use these techniques to make the strict pull-up tougher.
Tip: One Exercise for Posture & Shoulder Health
Many experienced lifters have added the face-pull to their training plan, but here's a challenging variation most haven't tried.
November 26
Tip: The Missing Pull-Up Variation
Most smart lifters do some variation of the pull-up or chin-up, but not many have tried this one. Take a look.
October 27
Tip: Ring Row
Performed with rings or a TRX, this row variation in infinitely scalable. Just adjust your feet and stance to make it harder or easier.