March 28
5/3/1 and Reactive Pump Hypertrophy
Two killer training programs. Two beastly coaches. But which plan will work best for your goals?
March 27
The Olympic Deadlift
Olympic deadlifts activate your CNS and cause explosive growth in your hamstrings, calves, traps, and back.
March 20
Front Squat vs. Goblet Squat
Two anteriorly loaded squat variations, both with benefits and drawbacks. So which is best for you?
March 17
Negatives: You're Doing Them Wrong
Lowering a weight slowly is a “garbage” eccentric. The key is to lower a weight that's close to maximum under control.
March 13
You Don't Know How To Breathe
Focusing on proper breathing can enhance your training and improve strength in a whole lot of unexpected ways.
March 7
Unconventional Trap Bar Exercises
Trap bars are great for deadlifts and shrugs, but there are plenty of awesome, lesser-known exercises that you can use it for. Check these out.
February 28
Bodybuilder Big, Powerlifter Strong
How to use a blend of heavy and moderate loads for specific TUTs to trigger both sarcoplasmic and myofibrillar hypertrophy.
February 21
Plates Work Better Than Kettlebells
No kettlebells? No problem! Here’s how to do the best kettlebell exercises with plates. They may even work better.
February 19
797M for Strength
Smash a new personal record every two weeks with this innovative system based on RPE (rate of perceived exertion).
February 17
Beyond 5/3/1 Program 1.3
I spent a ton of time developing this program and believe it stands as my best work, ever.
February 6
High-Performance, No BS Correctives
Perform better with corrective work focusing on the five basic human movements, tonic and phasic muscles, and regressions.
February 5
20 Minute Strength & Power Workouts
Here's how to use demanding 20-minute workouts to build a strong, powerful body... or die trying.
January 15
Beyond 5/3/1 Program 1.2
I spent a ton of time developing this program and believe it stands as my best work, ever.
January 10
7 Ways to Dominate the Pull-Up
Build muscle and get gorilla strong with these unique chin-up and pull-up tips and exercise variations.
January 9
How to Use Linear Periodization
Legendary lifters used linear progression to break records. It's time to revisit that proven method.
January 3
The One-Bar Warm-Up
Here's a unique warm-up that uses just the barbell instead of bodyweight drills, foam rolling, or mobilizations.
December 31
The 3-Week Wimpy Back Cure
Doing a back workout once a week isn't going to cut it. You need to crush it and crush it hard several times a week.
December 27
How to Do the Jefferson Deadlift
A deadlift variation as old as the barbell that will pack on mass and kick up your pulling power.
December 20
Double-Paused Deadlifts
Deadlift stuck? Here's a trick that will quickly improve your technique and help you set a new PR.