Tip: Farmer's Walks for Grip Strength
When doing loaded carries for grip strength, don't go fast. Focus on time under tension. Shoot for around a 30 meter walk.
July 4
Tip: A Sarcastic Look at Overly Complex Exercises
Is that new exercise worth doing? Sometimes. And sometimes not.
July 3
Tip: Mix Things Up with this Deadlift Variation
Here's a new way to deadlift that really nails the glutes and quads.
July 2
Tip: Romanian Deadlift With Band
Use this to fire up your hams, glutes, and upper back before deadlifts. It's great for grooving the hip hinge pattern.
Uncomplicated Barbell Strength
Want to boost your big three? Use CAT squats, T-shirt benches, and paused deads. Here's how.
June 27
Tip: Deadlift Setup: Take the Slack Out
Just before liftoff, take the slack out by pulling the chest up and pulling the bar against the weights. Listen for the clink.
June 26
The 7-Day Workout Challenge
We asked our experts to give us their best week-long training challenge. Pick one and tackle it. In seven days you'll be bigger, stronger, and wiser.
Tip: The Toughest Loaded Carry
Build your core strength and boost your squat, deadlift, and bench performances with this unusual exercise.
June 25
Built For Battle
A complete workout plan for inhuman strength, athletic power, and stand-out muscle.
Tip: The One Lift to Focus On
Want to build full-body strength? Do this lift twice per week.
June 23
Tip: One Exercise to Fix Strength Leaks
Are you leaking strength because of a lagging muscle, or a muscle group that can't stay tight? Probably. Here's how to plug the leak.
June 22
The Best Dumbbell Exercise You're Not Doing
Here are the best ways use to dumbbells for muscle growth, strength, and looking good naked.
June 20
Tip: Go Hard, Then Go Home. But Go Hard Often.
How to adjust your training week to allow for more protein synthesis and trigger more muscle growth.
June 19
The Best Barbell Exercise You're Not Doing
What's the most effective barbell movement that most people never use? We asked our experts. You've gotta try these!
June 16
Tip: Tension and the Paused Deadlift
This accessory lift teaches you to maintain tension, and it increases time under tension during most lifters' weakest phase of the deadlift.
Tip: The Forgotten Grip Strength Builder
Go lighter for more gains? Yes. Work your way up to doing this exercise for 5 minutes straight for big forearms and a monster grip.
June 15
Tip: Perform All Rep Ranges, Regardless of Goals
Train heavy. Train light. Train somewhere in between. It works for strength and size. Here's why.
Lifters Over 30 Need to Get Real
You still have decades left in your training career, but you need to start doing these four things before it's too late.
June 14
Tip: A Back Builder You've Never Tried
This is brutal, and you actually do it as part of your warm-up. Take a look.
June 12
Tip: The Deficit Deadlift
Stand on a plate or study platform, then deadlift. This increases the range of motion, making it one of the toughest lifts out there.