September 18
Tip: Build Explosive Power With This Piece of Crap
This much-maligned piece of gym equipment can do something no other machine can do. Check this out.
September 15
Tip: The Pros and Cons Lifting Belts
Will using a lifting belt really weaken your core? Here's what you need to know.
September 14
Tip: Everything Works, But Only For So Long
Here's how to find the right balance between the big basics and exercise variety to stimulate fresh gains.
The Most Efficient Warm-Ups, Period
If your warm-up takes more than 15 minutes, you're doing it wrong. Here's how to get fired up for training, fast.
September 13
Tip: Activate the Lats, Prevent Bar Drift
A simple lat activation drill that helps you prevent bar drift when deadlifting heavy.
Tip: Should Your Training Program Be Balanced?
Not always. Here's why.
6 Signs You Need to Change Exercises
Don't let yourself become immune to training. Here's how to tell when you need to change things up, plus some smart ways to do it.
September 11
Tip: Should I Use Lifting Straps?
Some say straps lead to a weak grip so they never use them. Others use them for damn near everything. Here's the smart lifter's approach.
September 8
Tip: 45-Degree Back Extension
Go heavy, keep your form tight, and this movement becomes one of the best deadlift assistance exercises.
September 7
The 5 Most Common Programming Myths
How do you plan your training? These are the rules you'll hear most often, and here's why they're flawed.
September 5
Tip: The Single-Arm Bench Press
To bench a lot of weight, you need full-body tension. This exercise helps you build it. Work toward getting 5 reps with 100 pounds.
September 2
Tip: Lifters Were Stronger 30 Years Ago
The numbers prove that old-time training methods work the best. Here's what you need to know.
September 1
Tip: Improve Your Deadlift, Spare Your Low Back
This primer superset teaches you to deadlift correctly, allows your CNS to recover, and it's easy on your aching joints. Check it out.
August 31
How Long Should I Rest Between Sets?
If a trainer says to always rest 3 minutes between sets, he's an idiot. Here are the 9 things you need to consider to get the best results.
August 30
Tip: Paused vs. Touch-and-Go Deadlifts
There's a time and place for each style. Here's what you need to know.
August 25
Tip: Squat This Far Down for Best Results
Looks like partials aren’t so bad after all. Here’s how and why you should start adding them to your squats.
August 23
Tip: Drop the Fat, Chase Relative Strength
Don't settle for being fat and strong. Here's why relative strength should be one of your goals.
August 22
Tip: Stability Ball Neck Bridges
Protect your neck. Here are some great exercises for athletes to build and strength the neck.
150 Pound Back Extensions for Glutes & Hams
Drop the weenie weights, load back extensions heavy, and watch your deadlift PR skyrocket. And you'll build great glutes and hamstrings.