Tip: Does Rest-Pause Training Actually Work?
Researchers took a look at it in this new study. Here's what they found.
January 24
Hardcore Answers to Newbie Questions
Protein intake, bulking and cutting, catching the eyes of the ladies, and more.
January 23
Tip: Single-Arm Machine Curl
Start your biceps work with hammer curls, then a preacher curl variation like the one here. For safety, finish with heavy barbell curls when you're biceps are fully pumped.
Tip: The Most Popular Bad Exercise
You've seen people doing this in your gym. Here's why it's idiotic.
5 Reasons Your _____ Is Small
Does your back suck compared to your chest? Do your triceps lag behind your biceps? Whatever your puny muscle group is, here's how to fix it.
January 22
Tip: Cross-Body Hammer Curl
Nail the brachialis muscle between the biceps and triceps for bigger, wider arms. This cross-body variation of the hammer curl is my favorite.
Good Exercises Gone Terribly Wrong
These exercises and training methods have their place, but they're stupid choices for most gym goers. Here's why.
Tip: The Best Rest Periods for Arm Growth
How long should you rest between sets if biceps and triceps size is your goal? Here's your guide.
January 21
Tip: Rotating Lat Pulldown
Build your lats with this unilateral pulldown variation. You'll get a growth-inducing stretch at the top and a hard contraction at the bottom.
Tip: The Sissy Machine That'll Get You Strong
The wimpiest machine in the gym can actually help you build strength and muscle. Who knew? Try these two exercises.
January 17
Tip: Good Curl Form with Elbow Raise
Finish the curl with a shoulder flexion for a stronger biceps contraction. Don't let the traps raise up.
January 16
Tip: Pros and Cons of Training to Failure
It's the most important key to muscle growth. And it'll fry your CNS and lead to injury. Wait, which is it? A little of both. Here's why.
The Perfect Biceps Curl
Curls seem easy to master, yet most lifters are leaving some gains on the table. Use these science-based tricks to build bigger bi's.
Tip: Are You Using the Right Weight to Grow?
Most people don't according to this new study. Check it out.
January 15
Tip: Go Heavy or Go... Make Gains Anyway
If the bar ain't bending, you're just pretending, right? Well, not so fast. Here's why.
January 14
Tip: Painful Training: The Good, Bad, and the Ugly
Does it really take a lot of pain to get a lot of gain? Here's the truth.
January 13
Tip: Supersize Your Dumbbells and Barbells
Here's how to make your barbells and dumbbells more effective and build more carryover strength.
January 12
Tip: Go Heavy to Retain Muscle
Here's why doing high reps during diet phases can backfire, and why it's best to keep it heavy even when cutting.
January 11
Tip: Drop Sets – Effective for Growth or Not?
Here's what science has to say about drop sets, along with some recommendations.
January 10
Tip: The J Rope Pull
Nail your upper lats and get a huge pump with this finisher exercise.