Tip: Cable Hip Belt Squats
Looks odd, but it's brutal on the quads due to the constant tension, even at the top of the rep.
August 23
7 Smarter Exercises for Delts, Abs & Legs
Here's how to upgrade some of your favorite exercises to make them even more effective.
August 15
Tip: The Glute-Ham Raise
Lucky enough to have a glute-ham raise machine around? Awesome. Now use it correctly. Here's how.
August 9
Tip: Build Your Sad Little Quads
This exercise is great for quad hypertrophy, if you do it right. And it's great for boosting squat and deadlift strength. Take a look.
August 4
Tip: The Modified Belt Squat
An upper body injury can even make traditional squats impossible. The fix? Belt squats.
August 1
Tip: The 4 Squat Progressions
Should you start your squatting career with a bar on your back? Probably not. Instead, follow this progression.
July 28
Simple But Brutal: The Workout Plan
Make it easier to build muscle by doing brutally hard things, like 20-rep squats. Here's your complete 6-week plan.
July 25
Tip: Dynamic 90-90 Paused Reverse Lunge
Build your legs, set your lungs on fire, and improve hip mobility with this exercise.
July 24
Tip: Paused Bulgarian Split Squat
Ramp up this staple exercise by adding a short pause at the bottom of each rep, then explode from that dead-stop position. Do 6-10 reps, 2-5 sets.
July 14
Tip: RDL, Wide Legs Sled, and Sumo DL Superset
Build your entire posterior chain – hams, glutes, and low back – with this advanced superset.
Tip: The Romanian Deadlift, Improved
The RDL is a staple lift, but not if you suck at it. Here's how to make it work for you.
July 13
Tip: Kettlebell Dead Walk, Lunges, and RDL Superset
Perform these three exercises as one superset to really nail your glutes and hamstrings while strengthening your lower back.
July 12
Tip: A Better Way to Lunge
This walking lunge variation triggers more muscle growth while sparing your joints and lower back. Check it out.
July 5
The 4 Mandatory One-Legged Exercises
Want to get strong in the big lifts? Want to stay uninjured? Master these four unilateral exercises.
July 4
Tip: Glute Bridge Walkouts
Try this bodyweight exercise for glutes and hams. Keep the hips up throughout the whole set. Walk your legs out at an angle, like a V.
July 3
Tip: Squat + Calf Raise
Use this exercise combo with higher reps (8 or more) to build your calves and boost athletic performance.
June 29
Tip: The Suitcase Lunge
Bulletproof your body with this lunge variation. Perform alternating lunges while holding the weight on one side only.
June 21
Tip: Prevent Pulled Hamstrings
Prevent pulled hamstrings and strengthen your tendons and ligaments with this exercise.
June 20
Tip: The Super Lunge
Get more range of motion, build more muscle, and get stronger with this exercise. Check it out.
June 18
Tip: The Squat Machine That Actually Works
Master the belt squat, build your legs, and boost your regular squat and deadlift numbers. Here's how.