Tip: Train Outside
Get out of your comfort zone. Literally. Here's why you need to train outside and a few fun ways to do it.
May 16
Tip: The Steinborn Squat
Back in the day, strongmen didn't have squat racks, but they did have crazy-strong cores. This is why, and it's still a good exercise today.
May 15
Tip: The Reeves Deadlift
Build upper-back strength and improve your grip with this classic but almost forgotten exercise.
Tip: Fat Dumbbell Lifts for Grip Strength
Old-school strongman did a lot of thick dumbbell lifts. Try them out with a fat grip attachment. The deadlift, clean & press, and snatch are good ones to start with.
Tip: Beware of Overkill
You've seen it. You've done it. We all do it. Stop doing it.
May 14
Tip: Finish Your Deadlift
Don't make this common mistake. Here's how to truly lock out your deadlift to get the most out of it.
May 12
Tip: The Hammer Strength Romanian Deadlift
RDLs are great, but if you're after stronger glutes and hams, this Hammer Strength hack is even better.
Tip: The Modified Jefferson Deadlift
The Jefferson deadlift is an old-school classic. Use this variation (staggered stance) to really nail your glutes and hamstrings.
May 11
Tip: Rack Deadlift With Bands
Build your upper back and lats while strengthening the lockout on your conventional deadlifts.
4 Reasons to Do the Touch-and-Go Deadlift
Boneheads call it cheating, but this deadlift variation gives you a stronger and more useful body. Here's why and how to do it.
May 9
Tip: One Dumbbell, Full-Body Strength
Build your shoulders and full-body strength with one exercise. Here's how.
May 8
Tip: Squat Stance Deadlift with Eccentric Isometrics
Combine squat-stance deadlifts from a box with slow negatives and a pause to stimulate full-body hypertrophy. Start off by using 50-70% of your 1RM.
Tip: Set Up and Pull Your Deadlift Fast
The quick set-up allows you to take advantage of the stretch shortening cycle in your hip extensors. It takes practice, but it should become second nature and fast.
May 7
Tip: Strict Pause Pull-Ups
Get stronger by adding pauses to your pull-ups. Pause halfway up, at the top, and again halfway down.
May 6
Tip: The Best Lower-Body Primer
Turn on your central nervous system before lifting to unlock your strength potential and prevent injuries. Here's how.
May 5
Tip: The Ultimate Upper-Body Primer
Do this CNS primer before upper-body training and you'll lift heavier, move better, and prevent injuries.
May 4
The Top 10 Weighted Carry Exercises
Build monster real-world strength and a rock-solid core. Here are several weighted carries to try out, from beginner to advanced variations.
April 25
Tip: The Deadlift Jump For Power Development
Can't do a power clean in your lame gym? Try this.
April 24
Tip: The Dumbbell Split Snatch
Build explosive power and test your athleticism with this Olympic lift variation you can do just about anywhere.
Tip: Master the One-Armed Snatch
Here's an explosive Olympic lifting variation you can do even in a busy gym.