Tip: Overhead Barbell Wrist Roller
The bench press and the overhead press require strong forearms and stable wrists. This bodyweight exercise helps with both.
December 16
Tip: The Touch-and-Go Box Squat
Unlike the regular box squat, this variation has you tapping the box with your glutes, but not sitting, keeping the hip extensors engaged.
December 15
Tip: The 10 x 1 Workout Program
A new way to get stronger and master a lift.
The Truth About Belts, Lifting Shoes, and Straps
Do you use straps, Olympic lifting shoes, or a belt? Should you be using them? Here's how to know.
December 13
Tip: The Craziest Looking Grip Strength Exercise
Looks weird, but it's great for crushing strength and forearm size.
Painful Advice Every Lifter Needs to Hear
Listen up. The training and diet advice in this article will be tough to hear. It might even make you mad. But it will definitely make you better.
December 11
Tip: Fitness Gone Too Far
When does lifting, dieting, and competition go from healthy to detrimental? Well, here are a few signs.
December 7
How Not to Lose Your Gains
We all have to take time off at some point. So how much size and strength will it cost you? Here's what science says.
December 4
Tip: The Right Reps for the Right Equipment
Choose rep ranges like this to organize your training for better gains.
December 1
Tip: Stop Worrying About Being Over 40
Should you change how you train after the age of 40 or so? Maybe you just need a change in mindset instead.
The Best Way to Build Your Butt
What's the best way to build strong glutes that also make every jaw in the gym drop? We ask the training experts.
November 30
Better Than Regular Squats
Five reasons why this type of squat beats the standard version for most people.
November 29
Tip: Neural Fatigue, T Nation Boot Camp
Is your nervous system too burned out to train productively? Coach Thibaudeau discusses this topic during one of our boot camps.
Tip: Fatigue Loading vs. Performance Loading, T Nation Boot Camp
When should you add more weight? When should you add more sets? Coach Thibaudeau talks about these topics and more.
November 28
Tip: Work Capacity & Nervous System Efficiency, T Nation Boot Camp
Coach Thibaudeau discusses MMA fighters, nervous system recovery, active rest, and more.
November 26
Tip: Are You Strong Enough to Build Muscle?
Whether you're a newbie or an advanced bodybuilder, here's why you need to reinforce your strength base.
November 25
Tip: Training on the Nerve, T Nation Boot Camp
After a boot camp workout, Coach Thibaudeau fields questions about external motivation and over-stimulating the nervous system.
Tip: German Volume Training Fizzles Out
A new study shows that GVT, 10 sets of 10, doesn't work as well as another set/rep scheme.
November 24
Tip: The 4 Components to Recovery, T Nation Boot Camp
Coach Thibaudeau discusses the four types of recovery after one our boot camp workouts.
Tip: Should You Auto-Regulate Your Training?
What's best, sticking to your program no matter what, or mixing it up based on how you feel that day? Here's what science says.