Tip: Overhead Press From Pins
This variation of the press has you starting from a dead-stop every rep. Great for strength gains and working on weak points in the range of motion.
October 31
Tip: The Rack Pull
This is a great accessory exercise to strengthen your deadlift. Or use it for building your upper back and traps.
Lifting 3 Days a Week Is Best
Training three days a week allows for greater frequency, better recovery, and better compliance. Here's why it works and how to build a program.
October 30
Tip: The Top-Half Squat
This bottom-up squat is great for training the midrange or lockout of the squat if that's your sticking point. It's also a great quad builder.
October 29
Tip: The Pin Press
A pin press is a bench press that starts from the bottom. Pins can be set at any point in the ROM to strengthen sticking points.
October 28
Tip: 25 Ways to Smash Strength Plateaus
Can't seem to add another 5 pounds to your bench press? Squat or deadlift stuck? Try one of these proven methods.
October 26
The 8 Rules of Maximal Strength
Here's how to be the strongest person in your gym. The catch? You'll also have to be smart about your training. Follow these rules.
October 25
The Suicide Grip: Dangerous or Smart?
A thumbless grip is scary to lifters who don't know how to do it, but it can be used safely. In fact, it's better for your shoulders. Here's why.
Tip: The Inverse Squat
Squat backwards to build stability and strength. Here's how.
October 24
Tip: Reverse Your Romanian Deadlift
Use this exercise to ingrain a good hip hinge, make your lower back feel better, and build a bigger deadlift.
Tip: How to Make the Most Newbie Gains
New to lifting? Here are some common mistakes to avoid and a simple plan for getting strong.
October 23
Tip: A Backward Way to Build a Stronger Bench
Got a sticking point right off your chest? Having shoulder pain while benching? Erase that pain and weakness. Here's how.
October 22
Tip: Does Music Really Help You Train Harder?
We all think it does, but what does science say? And does the type of training you're doing change things? Info here.
October 21
Tip: Unilateral vs. Bilateral Training
Which is better? Here are the facts.
October 20
Tip: The Strangest Deadlift
Looks odd, but this classic lift's emphasis on cross-body loads will quickly bolster your core strength. Here's how to do it.
October 19
Stay Strong All Workout Long
Use this smart training method to ignite your CNS and blast through your workouts.
October 18
Superhuman Strength: How to Build It
Use more weight than your max and you'll get stronger, faster. Seem impossible? Here's how it's done.
October 13
Tip: Straps, Thick Grips, and 40-Second Wrist Curls
The pros and cons of straps, how to really train your grip and forearms, and more.
October 12
Tip: The Block Pull
Use this supplemental lift to strengthen your deadlift if you always miss from the floor. Pull off 3-4 inch blocks.
Tip: Sledgehammer Arm Training
To really build your forearms you need more than a few wrist curls. Add these sledgehammer exercises to your workouts.