January 20
The Pros and Cons of Powerlifting Training
You can learn a lot from competitive powerlifters. But you can also really screw up your progress if you follow their "rules" blindly. Here's the cold hard truth.
January 19
The Best Grips for the Big Lifts
Knowing which grip to use with the deadlift, overhead press, jerk, and bench press will make you stronger and injury free.
January 7
The Best Damn Posterior Chain Exercises
A guide to mastering and progressing the GHR, Nordic ham curl, reverse hyper, and back extension.
January 2
7 Secrets to Pulling 700
Whether your goal is to deadlift 400 or 700, two things are clear: you've got to bloody some shins and you've got to learn these cool training techniques.
December 31
Bench Press Grip: The Magic Number
Use this simple math formula to find your perfect bench press grip, prevent injuries, and lift a lot more weight.
December 29
Russian Strength-Skill: The Workouts
How to get big, strong, and lean using training methods inspired by manual labor and the Russian concept of strength-skill.
December 26
Fix Your Knees, Get Bigger & Stronger
A "knee" article that covers box squats, American deadlifts, stretching too much, and avoiding mobility drills.
December 24
The 100-Rep Trap Bar Workout
A brutal trap bar program that uses insane volume to build muscle over your entire body without destroying your knees or lower back.
December 23
Negative Powerlifts for Size & Strength
A new way to perform muscle and strength-building negatives on the squat, bench press and even the deadlift!
December 22
The Simple No-Machines Workout
No machines, no problem! This free-weights only program will build size and strength better than machines anyway.
December 17
How to Murder the Deadlift
Do you own the deadlift or does it own you? Here are the tactics you gotta use to kill your next PR.
December 16
Double Stimulation Training
Train hard and heavy one day, then use pump work the next day. Why? Because you'll build muscle and strength fast!
December 10
Pyramid Method For Strength & Muscle
Pyramids are simple, logical, effective, and they just feel right. Here’s how to do them for best results.
December 5
The 8 Most Effective Training Splits
It's time for a new training split, one that better fits your goals and your schedule. Choose one of these 8 proven splits and get to work.
December 4
Stop Sucking at Pull-Ups
If you avoid weighted pull-ups, you're also avoiding bigger lats, better arms, a stronger core, and a truly functional body.
December 2
5 Ways to Stop Being a Weakling
It's time to stop screwing around in the gym and instead build some jaw-dropping strength and power. Here's how.
November 28
Build 360 Degree Strength
Take the flexibility test, then use a unique exercise to build strength in new body positions. Your squat and deadlift will thank you.
November 25
9 Best Deadlift Tips
Want a bigger, better deadlift? Follow the advice of the strongest deadlifters on the planet.
November 18
From Beginner to Badass: 5 Strategies
All a newbie has to do is keep adding weight to the bar... at first. But if he wants to graduate to badass, he'll need these five tools.