May 12
Tip: Do Plastic Bars Lead to Greater Gains?
Researchers study whether a new type of wobbly bar recruits more muscle than conventional steel bars.
May 11
Tip: Fire Up Your CNS For Better Lifting
Do a couple of these drills before you lift and you'll get the best workout you've had this year.
May 10
Tip: Always Do This Before You Deadlift
These two simple cues will help you lift more weight and do it safely.
The Bodyweight Workout for Big Guys
Big? Check! Strong? Check! Now it's time to move like an athlete, ramp up your conditioning, and feel incredible. Here's exactly how to do it.
May 9
Tip: Avoid Broken Paperclip Syndrome
Here's a simple way to remember to add some variety to your training.
Tip: Advanced Tactics for Advanced Deadlifters
To improve your deadlift, use a combo of strength-skill work and progressive range of motion training (PRM). Here's how.
May 8
6 Lifting Principles You Can't Ignore
If every lifter understood and followed these 6 truths about training, there'd be no more complaints about not being able to grow.
Tip: Adaptive Resistance: What You Need to Know
Is it time for you to dump a favorite exercise and switch it for something new? Answer these three questions and you'll know.
May 7
Tip: Box Squatting – An Overview
Just about everything you need to know about one of the best squat variations out there.
Tip: Deadlift – Tripods vs. Elf Slippers
Not many lifters think about the bottoms of their feet when they pull big weights. They should. Here's why.
May 6
Tip: Gains Stopped? Do Less, Not More
A new study shows the shocking effects of overtraining. Check this out.
May 4
Tip: The Rep Rules for Big Compound Lifts
Here's how to get the most results from the biggest, baddest exercises.
May 1
Tip: Rest-Pause for Size & Strength
This training method not only works fast, it's also extremely satisfying if you like heavy weights. Check it out.
April 30
Tip: Bodyweight, Grip Width, and Bench Press
Here are two tips guaranteed to boost your bench press.
April 29
Tip: Intra-Set Load Contrast Set
To use this method, do one rep heavy (85-95% 1RM), then reduce the weight to 75% of 1RM and perform 7-10 reps.
April 28
Tip: The Bench Press and Your Lats
For a bigger bench press, master the slingshot technique. Here's how to do it.
April 27
Tip: Make the Bench a Better Chest Builder
The bench press is great for overall strength, but not a great pec builder... unless you use these two tricks.
April 26
When Should I Change My Training?
Change up your workouts or you'll stop making progress. But change them too often and you'll never get good. Here's how to find the balance.
April 25
Training Programs Are For Newbies
Following a program isn't realistic or even smart for many experienced lifters. At a certain point, you'll probably want to go “program-free.” Here's how.