April 19
Tip: From Block Pull to Deadlift
This training method works great for short-armed lifters who struggle with the deadlift.
The Best Reps for Size and Strength
Certain muscles respond much better to specific rep schemes. Here's how many reps to do for back, quads, chest, shoulders, and more.
April 18
Tip: The Silly-Looking Exercise Your Glutes Need
This exercise will boost your deadlift and build your flat butt... but it looks weird. Who cares? Be weird.
April 17
The Best Bench Press Tip
Want a bigger bench? Want a bigger chest? Get both. Here's what you need to know.
April 16
Tip: 3 Fresh Ways to do Farmer's Walks
Standard farmer's walks are awesome for building full-body strength and metabolic conditioning. Now try these cool specialty variations.
April 15
Tip: Single-Arm Push Press, Lowered Slowly
Add a slow negative to this classic strength and power movement and you'll get a great full-body exercises for athletes.
April 14
Tip: Supersize Your Weight Stack
Here's a nifty trick that lets you easily slap on 10, 25, or 35 pounds to a cable weight stack.
April 13
The Very Best Machine in the Gym
Free weights are usually best, but not always. We asked 6 coaches and pros about their favorite machine and how they like to use it. Check it out.
April 12
Tip: The Safest Chest Press
This lift is easy on your joints, kind to your shoulders, and polite to your achy elbows. And it'll still get you super strong.
April 5
The Smart Lifter's Guide to Recovery Weeks
Deloads are often misused. They can accelerate your gains, but they can also derail them. Here's how to make a better plan.
April 4
Tip: The Top 3 Training Splits
Hitting each muscle group twice per week is perfect for most lifters. But how do you organize your training? Try these three splits.
Are you REALLY Strong? Or Just Barbell Strong?
Building total-body strength takes more than three lifts. Add these exercises to your plan and see how strong you can really get.
April 3
Tip: The GHR
With this variation of the glute-ham raise, you can finish with a glute contraction (knees lower on the pad), or set the knees higher to target hamstrings.
Tip: Use Exact Antagonist Exercises
Training opposing muscle groups together, like chest and back, is effective. But for best results, use precise pairings. Info here.
Tip: Free Weights, Machines, and Tribal Thinking
To get better, question the rules, just like great coaches do. Here's how one coach did it.
April 2
Tip: 1RM Training – Risk vs. Reward
Why you should stop focusing so much on your one-rep max and what to do instead.
March 29
Tip: Trap Bar Romanian Deadlift
With this variation, the trap bar allows you to keep your hands more in line with your body, reducing shear on the spine.
March 28
Tip: Roll the Bar, Set a Deadlift PR
World record deadlifts have been set using this method, but some powerlifters hate it. Check it out.
March 26
Tip: Do Your Workout in Reverse
This old school strategy has several benefits for today's lifters. Check 'em out.