Tip: The Cable Pullover Lat Finisher
After your big lifts, finish off your lats and get a good stretch with this exercise.
June 15
Tip: The Rhomboid Pulldown
Rhomboids are a weak link for many lifters. Target them like this. Use a close grip attachment and pull down to the sternum. Flare the elbows out at a 90-degree angle.
Tip: A Better Way to Jump Squat
It's a common plyometric exercise with athletes, but there's a better, safer way to do it. Check it out.
Tip: The Most Injury-Causing Barbell Sport
If you love this sport, here's how to minimize the risks.
June 14
Tip: The Dumbbell Hip Thrust
Most people do hip thrusts for glute strength, but they can also be used as a high-rep finisher. Bonus: It's a quick setup with a dumbbell.
Tip: The Touch-and-Go Deadlift
Love deadlifts? Add this variation to your training. Here's how to do it and the benefits.
Tip: Train at a Higher Level With Tactical Breathing
Known as box breathing in military circles, this technique can also be used by lifters to improve performance. Check it out.
Tip: How to Avoid a Pec Tear
The bench press puts a lot of stress on the joints. Swap it for a variation that'll help you build muscle without the joint issues. Info here.
June 13
Tip: The Barbell Rollout Press-Out
As if ab rollouts weren't hard enough, here's how to ramp up the intensity and effectiveness one more notch.
Tip: The Inverted Pull-Up
Add this versatile back exercise to your program. Alter the grip, the angle, or adjust your feet to make it easier or harder.
Tip: The Exercise Most People Screw Up
Even many so-called experts teach it incorrectly. Let's set things straight.
June 12
Tip: Dead-Stop Trap Bar Press
The neutral handle angle makes the trap bar perfect for pressing. Try it dead-stop style: reset every rep from the pins.
Tip: Supinate for Bigger Biceps
Want bigger arms? Do the twist: supinate at the top. Here's how.
Tip: A Better Way to Military Press
It's safer on the shoulders and it'll build bigger delts than traditional overhead pressing. Take a look.
Tip: How to Supercharge Your Coffee
This common ingredient improves coffee's brain-sharpening properties while reducing its anxiety-producing effects.
June 11
Tip: The Band Pull-Through
The cable pull-through is great for glutes, and it's a favorite for boosting squat and deadlift strength. Now try it with a band. Shoot for 100 reps at the end of leg day.
Tip: A Crazy New Way to Bench Press
Build a better chest, protect your shoulders, and boost your regular bench press with this unique exercise.
Tip: Your Fitness Tracker Sucks
Is your smart watch or fitness band giving you accurate information? Here's the latest science.
June 10
Tip: The Leg Press for Quad Sweep
Keep your feet low, heels closer together and toes pointed out to really hit the vastus lateralis.
Tip: Improve Shoulder Health With This Move
Improve your posture and your big overhead lifts with this mobility drill. Check it out.