8 Things Coaches Have Changed Their Minds About
Training & Diet Ideas That Just Didn't Work Out
March 26
Tip: The 4-Second Negative
Try this to improve the quality of your workout or bounce back from an injury.
March 25
Tip: Know Your Benchmarks, Then Smash Them
Intensity, volume, density, quality. All can be used for progression, and the one you choose needs to be somewhat instinctive. Info here.
March 24
Tip: Do This Before Every Workout
This is so obvious, so essential, that many lifters tend to overlook it.
March 23
Tip: The Most Outlawed Exercise
Don't let the fitness police keep you from doing this safe and proven strength-building lift.
Tip: Parkinson's Law and Effective Workouts
Know this law. Get better results from your training. Check it out.
March 22
Tip: Have a Plan, But Embrace Imperfection
Yes, your workout needs structure. But it also needs to be flexible, which often leads to more gains. Here's why and how to do it.
March 17
Tip: Touch-And-Go Deadlift – Good Form
The key is that it's not a bounce; it's a one-second pause. Tension is maintained and the bar is lowered under control.
March 15
Tip: Avoid Kyphotic Posture
For hip hinge exercises like RDLs and deadlifts, watch out for this common mistake.
17 Not-So-Obvious Signs That Your Form Sucks
Everyone thinks they use great form. They don't. Here are some weird ways your body is telling you your form sucks.
March 11
Tip: Back Raise for Erectors
Strengthen your spinal erectors, get stronger in all the big lifts. Do 3 sets of 10-12 reps once a week using light weight.
March 9
Tip: Banded Good Morning
Ramp up this powerlifting accessory exercise with a band to add resistance at the waist and cue yourself to get the hips through. Great for glutes.
Tip: Hip Thrust for a Stronger Squat
Can this butt-building exercise actually improve your back squat? Researchers have taken a look. You may be surprised.
March 8
Make Any Workout Better, Instantly
Here are six adjustments you can make to any workout program to make it more successful.
March 7
6 Ways to Lift Hard With Bad Knees
You can have hinkey knees and still train hard. You just have to make a few adjustments to keep them happy. Here's how.
Tip: The Best Squat Variation You're Not Using
Build your legs, boost your regular squat, and work around injuries with this butt-busting variation.
March 1
Tip: Do More Reps for Real Life Strength
Here's why everyone needs to add some higher-rep sets to their workouts.
Lifters Need to Lift More Often
Hitting each muscle once per week works for newbies, but not for experienced lifters. Here's why and what to do about it.
February 28
Tip: Go Heavy Without Going Heavy
For the experienced lifter, this effective training method allows you to build strength without all the risky 1RMs.
The 5 Most Effective Deadlift Alternatives
Whether you're working around an injury, need a break from deadlifting, or just hate the deadlift for some reason, try these proven alternatives.