January 17
The Contreras Files: Volume II
Stretching doesn't affect DOMS; hex bar deadlifts are just as good as power lifts; full ROM is better; work that neck; and more research (much of it not-yet published) from the files of Bret Contreras.
January 9
Why I Love the Smith Machine
Everyone says the Smith machine is awful, but a lot of bodybuilders use it… and they’re bigger than you. Here’s why it’s not so bad and how to use it wisely.
January 5
11 Training Tips for the Skinny Fat Ectomorph
Skinny fat: it's the perfect storm of piss-poor male physical characteristics. Here's what to do if you were dealt this bum hand.
January 4
The One Arm Push-Up
The easy-peasy push-up gets a heck of a lot more challenging once you remove a hand from the equation. Here are some tips on mastering this old-school feat of strength.
December 30
Make Your Routine Less Routine
Variety doesn't have to mean replacing the basics with Bosu balls and Zumba classes. Try this to shake things up.
December 29
One Shrug to Rule Them All
A beastly set of traps is a sign of a serious lifter, but too much shrugging can cause postural problems down the line. Is there a perfect trap exercise that builds a serious yoke, without the drawbacks? Check this out.
December 27
21st Century Supersets
A modern twist on a classic method that will get you bigger, leaner, and stronger. What's not to love about that?
December 23
10 Exercises You've Never Tried: Backside Edition
How to build your lats and upper back without wrecking your lower back in the process.
December 2
Muscle-Ups
Bench presses? Chin-ups? Push presses? Those are all great, but this gymnastics staple is worth mastering too. Here’s why and how to do it.
November 28
How to Look Freakin' Awesome
Using simple formulas, Romaniello has come up with the clearest definition of “looking awesome” yet. You have to check this out to see where you stand!
November 25
Perfect Pulling Exercises for a Bigger Back
The best exercises for building a big, strong back and the best way to perform them. Check it out.
November 17
9 Random Training Tips
Stop neglecting upper back work, lunge better, and get mobile. It’s time to ramp up your training.
November 15
How to Build Any Muscle Group
The 30-Rep Method, 5 Minutes of Hell, the boxer drill, and more scientific but outside-the-box thinking from one of weightlifting's revolutionaries.
November 14
Up Your Work Capacity
How to build a bigger gas tank to power through your most demanding training.
November 9
10-Minute Sets
Timed sets are a simple, effective, and extremely painful way to build work capacity and serious muscle, fast.
November 4
4 Reasons Why You're Not Making Progress
Training slumps are inevitable. But there’s a reason they happen. Here’s what’s causing yours, and what to do about it.
October 27
Muscle Specific Hypertrophy: Biceps, Back, and Lower Body
Don't read this unless you want to get bummed out about how you've been training the wrong grips, rep ranges, and exercises for your biceps, your back, and your entire lower body.
October 25
Mountain Dog Training for Intermediates
John Meadows’ style of training is typically used by only very advanced lifters. Here’s how to make it work for you if you’re a mere mortal.
October 17
Maximize Protein Synthesis
Building muscle boils down to getting on the right side of the protein synthesis balance sheet. Here's how to do it.