Tip: The Athlete's Back Exercise
This row variation is a great back-builder, it's easy on the lower back, and it's highly functional for athletes. Check it out.
December 19
Tip: You're Still Too Fat
Don't worry, I was too. What I needed was some tough love. Here's what worked for me.
December 18
Tip: Iso-Dynamic Alternating Incline Row
Build more muscle by holding the top dumbbell isometrically between reps.
December 17
Tip: The PPL Training Split
If your goal is hypertrophy, this is one of the smartest splits to follow. Here's why and how to set it up.
December 15
The Truth About Belts, Lifting Shoes, and Straps
Do you use straps, Olympic lifting shoes, or a belt? Should you be using them? Here's how to know.
December 13
Painful Advice Every Lifter Needs to Hear
Listen up. The training and diet advice in this article will be tough to hear. It might even make you mad. But it will definitely make you better.
December 12
Joe Weider Killed My Gains
Joe Weider did a lot of great things for bodybuilding and weightlifting, but he also led a lot of people astray.
December 11
Tip: Fitness Gone Too Far
When does lifting, dieting, and competition go from healthy to detrimental? Well, here are a few signs.
What You Can Learn From Instagram Booty Chicks
Glutes are all the rage on social media. But do the exercises we see actually work, or are they just part of the spectacle? Here's a breakdown.
December 7
How Not to Lose Your Gains
We all have to take time off at some point. So how much size and strength will it cost you? Here's what science says.
December 4
Tip: Cardio, Carbs and the Goldilocks Zone
Your body wants to be in either an anabolic or catabolic state. Here's how to balance cardio, diet, and lifting for better body composition.
The Dark Side of Fitness
Being lean, strong, and muscular is awesome. But can the pursuit of fitness take a bad turn down a dark path? Yep. Watch for these signs.
Tip: The Right Reps for the Right Equipment
Choose rep ranges like this to organize your training for better gains.
December 3
Tip: Unbalanced Training for Bodybuilding
Balanced training is great for beginners, but not so much for the experienced lifter. Here's why.
December 2
Tip: The Most Complete Biceps Exercise
This curl variation nails every fiber of the biceps in one movement. Check it out.
December 1
Tip: Stop Worrying About Being Over 40
Should you change how you train after the age of 40 or so? Maybe you just need a change in mindset instead.
The Best Way to Build Your Butt
What's the best way to build strong glutes that also make every jaw in the gym drop? We ask the training experts.
November 30
Tip: High-Rep Failure Training for Growth
Want to get bigger? Finish off your workout with one of these set-rep schemes.
Better Than Regular Squats
Five reasons why this type of squat beats the standard version for most people.
Tip: The Smart Way to Lift Twice a Day
No, you won't overtrain... if you do it right. And the gains are awesome.