Tip: The Right Rest Period for Strength Gains
How long should you rest between sets? If your main goal is strength, follow the guidelines here.
May 19
Tip: Squat With This Bar
This specialty bar has three huge benefits. Here they are, plus 3 new exercises to try out.
May 18
Tip: The Plank Press
This advanced plank variation will strengthen your core along with just about every muscle in your upper body. Give it a shot.
Tip: Alternating Overhead Iso Pull-Apart
Move slowly through 2-3 rounds of 5 reps on each side to prep the shoulder before your next pull-emphasized training day that involves things like pull-ups.
Tip: Why You Need Sled Work
Drag it. Push it. Sprint with it. Load it ridiculously heavy. Doesn't matter, just do it. Here's why.
Tip: You're Missing This Protein
Achy joints, digestive problems, difficulties losing fat, and even lousy hair might all be caused by a deficiency of this protein.
May 17
Tip: The Star Pattern Pull-Apart
Add these to your warm-up: 2-3 sets, 4-6 reps in each direction before any upper body training. Your shoulders will feel great.
Tip: The 3-Way Band Pull-Apart
Do 25-40 reps before rows and deadlifts to activate the entire posterior shoulder girdle and prepare your body for heavy pulls.
Tip: The Best Overall Deadlift Style
If you're deadlifting for overall physique development, which style is best for your goal? Answer here.
Tip: Train Outside
Get out of your comfort zone. Literally. Here's why you need to train outside and a few fun ways to do it.
May 16
Tip: A Better Way to Do Lateral Raises
This method involves doing 5 reps followed by a 5-second hold at the top, then 4 reps with a 4-second hold, then 3, 2, and 1 in the same manner.
Tip: The Steinborn Squat
Back in the day, strongmen didn't have squat racks, but they did have crazy-strong cores. This is why, and it's still a good exercise today.
Tip: 7 Ways to Improve Your Deadlift
Hit a new PR in about a month using these proven deadlift-boosting exercises.
Tip: The Easiest Way to Improve Insulin Sensitivity
Do this at the dinner table to allow insulin to deliver nutrients to muscle instead of fat.
May 15
Tip: The Reeves Deadlift
Build upper-back strength and improve your grip with this classic but almost forgotten exercise.
Tip: Fat Dumbbell Lifts for Grip Strength
Old-school strongman did a lot of thick dumbbell lifts. Try them out with a fat grip attachment. The deadlift, clean & press, and snatch are good ones to start with.
Tip: Build More Strength with Pull-Ups & Dips
Build and strengthen your back, chest, and arms with these two training methods.
Tip: Beware of Overkill
You've seen it. You've done it. We all do it. Stop doing it.
May 14
Tip: Finish Your Deadlift
Don't make this common mistake. Here's how to truly lock out your deadlift to get the most out of it.
Tip: Make Protein Poppers
Volumized protein snacks that fuel you up and fill you up. Get the easy, no-bake recipe here.