Tip: Don't Forget Your Micros
Sure, the macros – protein, carbohydrate and fat – are important, but bodybuilders shouldn't overlook micronutrients. Here's why.
September 17
Tip: How to Improve Squat Mobility & Stability
One exercise will help with both. The results? A bigger, better squat. Check it out.
September 16
Tip: Lift Longer, Run Longer With This Compound
This legal substance burns fat and builds muscle. And now new research shows it increases muscle endurance, too. Check it out.
Tip: Stop Warming Up Like a Scrawny Jogger
For weight training workouts, warm-up with movement and address restrictions later. Here's how it's done.
September 15
Tip: Fix Your Push-Up Form, Save Your Face
Here's the simplest way to hone in on the ideal push-up mechanics.
Tip: A Better Way to Row
Build a bigger back with this new twist on the seated row. Take a look.
September 14
Tip: The Right & Wrong Way to Do Weighted Push-Ups
Loaded push-ups with plates or bands are awesome... if you get the resistance in the right place. Here's what you need to know.
Tip: Drop-Blocks for Maximum Growth
If your main goal is hypertrophy, this new progression model will help you build slabs of muscle. Take a look.
September 13
Tip: Do the Fat Man Pull-Up
Don't worry, you don't have to be a fat man, or even a man, to benefit from this exercise. Here are two ways to ramp it up.
Tip: Build Biceps & Abs With the Inverted Curl
Target two muscles groups with just one super-effective exercise. Here's how.
September 12
Tip: Do Blitz Cycles for Abs
Here's how to program your ab workouts for better results.
Tip: The Pull-Up That Builds Your Whole Back
This exercise might be too tough for you, but even just a few reps will fire up your upper back and lats. Take a look.
September 11
Tip: The 10-Second Core Killer
This exercise makes even the hardest plank variation seem easy. Check it out and give it a shot.
Tip: Treat Lower Back Pain the Smart Way
Ever roll around on a lacrosse ball or two tennis balls taped together? That might be hurting more than helping. Here's a better way.
September 10
Tip: Let Go of Control and Grow
Here's one of the big “secrets” of success in the gym. Most people won't want to hear it. That's why most people are weak.
Tip: Don't Just Get Tired. Get Better.
This is one of the most important lessons you can learn when it comes to choosing a workout plan or a coach. Check it out.
September 9
Tip: Forget the IT Band
Foam rolling the IT band is popular, but it's not doing what you think it's doing. Here's what's really going on, plus a better method.
Tip: Train to Failure, Conservatively
Lifting until you can't do another rep can build muscle, but only if you plan it wisely. Here are the details you need to know.
September 8
Tip: The Stretch You Should Do Every Day
Feel better in 30 seconds. This is a must for those who have to sit a lot at work. Take a look.
Tip: Choose The Right Weight
Most lifters trying to build muscle are either going too light or too heavy. Here's how to find your sweet spot for hypertrophy.