December 11
Lessons From Southwood
Three days of serious lifting per week and four crucial exercises will turn you into a warrior. Here’s the plan.
November 28
How Much Can You Lift (Wimp)?
If you can bench 300 pounds, how much should you be able to squat, deadlift, clean, or push press? According to one man, they’re all related. Here’s how.
November 15
Blending Size and Strength 2.0
Size or strength? Now you don't have to decide. Here's a program that uses high tension and high volume to make you strong and big.
November 13
Non-Sexy Training and Nutrition
Anytime you plateau in training, it's rarely because your program isn't complex enough. Usually it's because you've strayed from the basics. Here's an overview of the basics of training.
October 16
Training for Newbies - Part 2
More great training advice for new lifters. Even you crusty vets will learn something. Check it out.
October 15
Training for Newbies - Part 1
If you're new to bodybuilding, this one is for you. Check it out.
October 4
The Sloshing Pillar of Pain
It looks crazy, but this workout gadget, which you can make yourself, will kick your butt. Here’s how.
October 2
50 More Tips for Serious Athletes
A grab bag of tips for bodybuilders, strength athletes and more. Regardless of your sports calling, you're guaranteed to find something useful here.
September 10
Question of Strength 39
Q & A with one of the world's premier strength coaches.
September 6
The Strong and Ripped Program
Get focused, burn fat, build muscle, and train like someone who's serious about getting results. Don't have a program? Use this.
August 27
How to Design a Damn Good Program - Part 1
The smart lifter’s guide to writing the best training program for his needs and goals. Check it out.
August 23
The 25 Method
Forget about traditional sets and reps. This method works better and can be used for strength or hypertrophy. Get the programs here.
August 7
Total Strength Program
Boost the big three lifts with supramaximal holds and this plan of action.
July 23
The Best Reps
Four smart rep schemes you can apply to almost any workout.
July 3
The Push-Pull Workout
The tried and true workout program that builds muscle, burns fat, and busts plateaus.
June 11
The Super-Accumulation Program
Most people shouldn't even try it. It's not for them. It very likely isn't for you. You can't handle it. Check it out anyway.
May 9
Strength Standards: Are You Strong?
So you can squat 405 pounds and bench 315. Does that make you decent, good, or great? Use these strength standards to see how you stack up.
May 7
Blood on the Barbell: Thibaudeau
There are times when the world is against you, when you girlfriend left you, your momma don't love you, and even your dog don't much care for you. That's when it's time for the mental therapy that only a brutal training session can provide.
April 24
The Case for Single Limb Training
Whether your goal is athletic performance or muscle gain, here’s why unilateral training is a must.