January 18
Tip: The Most Common Bench Press Mistake
If you're not a powerlifter, should you be testing your bench press 1RM often? Here's the answer.
The Missing Lower-Body Exercises for Strength
For complete strength and injury prevention, you need more than squats, deadlifts, and lunges. Add a few of these isolation exercises to your plan.
January 17
Instantly Boost Strength & Performance
Push and pull without moving a weight. Sounds odd but it works if you're wanting to get stronger or instantly perform better. Here's how.
January 14
Question of Power 1
In his new column, Coach Carter tackles glute building for dudes, deadlift frequency, lat work for big guys, and benching for non-powerlifters.
December 31
Question of Strength 50
How bodybuilders can fight post-show depression, how to eat carbs and stay lean, and what to do if squats make you hurt.
December 28
Lost Strength: The Missing Exercises
You're already doing the big basics, right? Now add these. You'll get stronger, perform better athletically and get more jacked.
Tip: 3 Strength Training Mistakes to Avoid
There are some people who need advanced drills and programming. You may not be one of them. Here's how to keep it simple and get strong.
December 27
Tip: Axial Loading – What You Need to Know
You need it, but it can also wreck you as you accumulate more years under the bar. Here's how to manage it.
December 26
Tip: Pause Reps for Strength and Stability
Hit a sticking point on a major lift like the deadlift? Try this.
December 25
Tip: Range of Motion – Trickier Than You Think
Always use a full range of motion... except when you shouldn't. This can change as you gain more experience. Info here.
December 22
Tip: Deadlift – Explosive Triple from Deficit
Sub-maximal explosive deadlifts for sets of 3-5 reps are sure to boost your conventional deadlift PR.
Tip: Blow Up Your Deadlift with this Exercise
A lot of times, your deadlift stalls out because you lack isometric strength in your lats. Let's fix that... and build some new mass too.
December 21
The Final Word: Free Weights vs. Machines
Some say free weights are best. Some say machines are best. They're both being narrow-minded. Here's the real science.
Tip: Good Mornings
This classic lift is great for posterior chain development for bodybuilders, and it'll help powerlifters boost their deadlift and squat PRs.
December 20
Tip: Stiff-Leg Deadlift from Deficit
You need a strong posterior chain to deadlift big numbers, and it's hard to beat this lift to strengthen it.
December 15
Tip: The Deadlift – Scissor vs. Canister Position
Get stacked and pull more weight. Here's how.
Tip: Social Media Workouts vs. Real Training
Bands, chains, boxes, agility drills. They have their place, but there's some really bad info out there. Here's what you need to know.
Tip: Do the Viking Press in Your Gym
You've seen this lift in strongman competitions. Here's how to do it in a regular gym and smash those delts.
December 14
Tip: Don't Cut Your Rest Periods Short
Short on time? Don't rest less between sets or you'll interfere with your gains. Try this instead.