Tip: What You Don't Know About Overtraining
Are you overtraining? That depends a lot on one important factor. Check it out.
August 21
Tip: Cable Stack Wrist Roller
Attach a two-inch pipe to some webbing and a cable machine to really build your grip and forearms. The resistance increases as you roll.
Tip: Power Rack Wrist Rolling
Get a pipe and make this yourself. Unlike a standard wrist roller, the rack version doesn't overtax your shoulders, just your grip and forearms.
Tip: The 20 Reps Method for Strength
Forget counting sets. Instead, think about weight and total reps. Here's why and how to do it.
August 20
Tip: Pinch Grip Strength
Strength athletes train their crushing grip strength, but often neglect pinch grip strength. Here are some new ways to train it.
August 17
Tip: Master the Behind-the-Neck Push Press
This safer way of pressing behind the neck is also a powerful shoulder builder. Check it out in action here.
August 16
10 Things You Gotta Try at Least Once
What's one thing every lifter should try in his or her lifting career? We ask the pros and experts. Check out their list.
August 12
Tip: The Biceps Exercise for Powerlifters
Yes, you need more than the big three, especially to prevent elbow pain. Add this exercise to your program now.
August 11
Tip: The Total Back Exercise
If you want a big back and a scary deadlift, this should be a staple in your lifting program. Check it out.
August 10
Tip: Build A Sufficient Base Of Strength
Even if you're just after a beach body, you need to build your foundation. Here are a few metrics to aim for.
August 8
Tip: The Javorek Complex
Most complexes are performed with light weight for fat loss. Not this one. Use 50 percent of your 1RM clean and jerk.
August 7
Tip: The 8-15-25 Chest Workout
Take a break from the barbell and try this for size and strength gains.
August 4
Tip: 7 Things Smart Lifters Know
Experienced lifters learned these things by making mistakes. Read this so you won't have to make the same ones.
August 3
Stressed? Train Like This, Make Gains
Consistency is good. But consistent lifting paired with life stress will halt your progress. Here's how to train so you can still make gains.
Tip: Thibaudeau vs. Kidney Damage
Here's how Coach Thibaudeau fought back, took control of his health, and still managed to get stronger and leaner.
August 2
Tip: Boost Workout Recovery in the Shower
Do cold showers really speed workout recovery? Dr. Waterbury tested out a specific way of doing it. Here's what happened.
July 31
Bodybuilding for Strength Athletes
You won't continue making strength gains unless you're making some size gains too. Bring up your lifts by building more muscle. Here's the plan.
July 29
Tip: 5 Rules For Training Success
From training to nutrition, pro bodybuilder and record-holding powerlifter Amit Sapir lists his top five tips for gains.
July 27
The Real Reason You're Not Making Gains
This is either going to make you feel better or feel worse about your training progress. Either way, you'll learn something valuable.
July 26
Tip: Boot Camp Workout
Behind the scenes at one of T Nation's boot camps. Tons of workout ideas and training tips here.