4 Horrible Truths About Pro Bodybuilding
A Pro Reveals Bodybuilding's Ugly Side
March 11
Tip: Wider Delts, Healthier Shoulders
Build your shoulders while preventing injuries with this stability-tension superset.
March 9
Expert Advice for the Over-40 Lifter
What happens to the after-40 lifter? Does this milestone mean you have to train like a grandpa? Not necessarily. But here's what will lengthen your lifting life.
Tip: Science Finds the Best Butt Exercise for Women
A study involving weight-trained women finds that one glute exercise works better than the others. Check it out.
March 8
Tip: 10 and 2 Stationary Lunge
Pretend you're standing on a clock and finish off leg day with 3 sets of 10 (each leg).
Make Any Workout Better, Instantly
Here are six adjustments you can make to any workout program to make it more successful.
Tip: Science Discovers How Much Protein You Need
How many grams per day? A giant meta-study comes up with a definitive answer for lifters.
March 7
Tip: Alternating Eccentric Leg Curl
Force those hamstrings to grow! Lift with two legs, then overload the negative by lowering with one leg. Switch to both legs when you hit failure.
Tip: Want Size? Build Reps, Then Add Weight
Here's a simple progression method that works every time, yet most people have never tried it.
6 Ways to Lift Hard With Bad Knees
You can have hinkey knees and still train hard. You just have to make a few adjustments to keep them happy. Here's how.
March 6
Tip: The Bench Press Tip No One Talks About
Bodybuilders and recreational lifters need to do the opposite of what powerlifters do. Here's why.
March 5
Tip: The Perfect Number of Sets for Growth
Don't do more sets and reps than you need to. All it does is eat into your recovery and slow down gains. Details here.
March 4
Tip: The Best Chest Exercise Since 1911
For complete chest development, don't forget this classic. Bonus: There's a new way to do it for even better results. Check this out.
March 3
Tip: 6-Ways for Shoulders
Add this to the end of your shoulder workout and get ready to burn and grow.
March 2
Tip: Machine Laterals With Assisted Negatives
For this intensity technique, do the concentric part of the exercise on your own, then have your training partner push down during the negative as you resist.
The 5 Laws of Metabolism
Understand these laws and you'll have an easier time losing fat, building muscle, and staying healthy and happy for life.
March 1
Tip: Hang and Swing Destroyer Set
Stubborn rear delts? Punish them until they grow with this 100 rep drop set. Use partials at first, then full range on the last drop.
Tip: Do More Reps for Real Life Strength
Here's why everyone needs to add some higher-rep sets to their workouts.
Lifters Need to Lift More Often
Hitting each muscle once per week works for newbies, but not for experienced lifters. Here's why and what to do about it.
February 28
The 5 Most Effective Deadlift Alternatives
Whether you're working around an injury, need a break from deadlifting, or just hate the deadlift for some reason, try these proven alternatives.