Tip: Can't Do This? Then Hold Off on Bench Presses
Pass this relative strength test with flying colors before you bench press. Many people can't, even if they think they can.
May 3
Tip: Master Push-Ups With Frankenstein Holds
Correct your ugly, injury-causing push-up technique with this drill.
May 2
Tip: Build Pecs & Core Strength With One Exercise
The one-arm dumbbell bench press not only hits your chest, it helps you build core anti-rotation strength.
Tip: Master the Russian Dip
Build your core and triceps strength, and work your way up to a muscle-up, with this unique exercise.
Tip: Build Your Grip & Forearms Like This
This old-school strength test can be used as a new-school method for building wrist mobility and strength. Check it out.
Tip: The Goblet Squat Test
If you can pass this test, move to heavy barbell squats. If not, you have some work to do first.
May 1
Tip: The 55-Rep Barbell Complex for Metcon
Try this complex: 5 hang cleans, 10 reverse lunges with front squat grip (5 per leg), 10 push presses, 10 squats, 10 high pulls, and 10 RDLs.
Tip: The Landmine Complex
Ramp up your conditioning with this tough complex. Do 10 reps of: squat-to-presses, single-arm presses, single-leg RDLs, single-arm rows, and reverse lunges.
Tip: Obey the Mirror Rule
Most gyms have mirrors, but did you know there are some unwritten rules about them? Learn them here
Tip: Nail Your Upper Glutes
Train your maximus, but don't forget about your medius. Hit the upper glutes hard with this unique exercise variation.
April 30
Tip: The Modified Cosgrove Complex
Finish off your workout with this series of exercises and get shredded fast.
Tip: The Upper-Body Exercise You're Missing
Add this to your training and boost your upper-body strength, core strength, and even your bench press PR.
Tip: The Best Bench Press for Chest Development
Looks scary, but it's the best way to bench if your goal is chest size.
April 29
Tip: Kyphosis and Back Training
Working on your posture? Your choice of back exercises could be making it worse. Here's what you need to know.
Tip: The 5 Best Ab Exercises for Athletes
Build a strong core that not only looks good, but makes you a better athlete. Here's how.
Tip: The Absolute Best Way to Burn Calories
This training method burns a whopping 400 calories in just 20 minutes. Check it out
April 28
Tip: Overhead Press Star Complexes
Train five different portions of the force-velocity curve in a series of exercises and you'll build muscle and get strong rapidly. Details here.
Tip: Squat Star Complexes
Five exercises back-to-back using the same movement pattern. That's how you build strength and muscle fast. Here's an example.
Tip: Stop Training Only Half of Your Hamstrings
Are you missing a big portion of your hammies? You are if you're neglecting to do these two things.
Tip: Don't Let Exercise Kill Testosterone Levels
Stop exercise-induced drops in T with a tiny dose of this vitamin.