Tip: Try the 8 x 3 Method for Hypertrophy
Can you really build a lot of muscle doing only 3 reps? Yep. But you need to follow four rules.
August 18
Tip: Add Instant Strength to Your Incline Curls
Get stronger on dumbbell incline curls simply by using a rolled-up towel. Here's how.
August 17
Tip: Do the Pizza Plate Press
Test your shoulder mechanics and get stronger overhead with this diagnostic exercise. Check it out.
Tip: Eat Your Oatmeal Cold
It's even better for you and it's frickin' delicious. No, really. Check out this easy recipe.
August 16
Tip: The Deadlift Isn't Enough
Yes, the deadlift is awesome, but it's not so great for hypertrophy. Here's why, plus a better option for size gains.
Tip: Do the Tiger Bend Push-Up
A challenging new way to do push-ups. Bonus: It looks damn cool. Check it out.
August 15
Tip: Get Your Head Right For Overhead Pressing
Here's a simple way to avoid smashing your chin on overhead pressing exercises. Bonus: You'll be stronger too. Take a look.
Tip: The Smartest Way to Do Circuit Training
Hit every major muscle group and train every movement pattern with this unique and challenging full-body workout.
August 14
Tip: The Truth About Push-Up Handles
Are these gadgets helping you or hurting you? Here's what you probably don't know.
Tip: Are You a Monk Dieter or a Monkey Dieter?
If your main goal is fat loss, then you need to know which camp you fall into. BOTH are mistakes. Check it out.
August 13
Tip: Learn the King of Ab Exercises
Bruce Lee. Rocky Balboa. YOU. Yes, even you can master this impressive move in just a few steps. Here's how.
Tip: The Training Method That Improves Everything
Muscle gains? Check. Fat loss? Check. Strength gains? Check. These types of workouts can do it all. Check 'em out.
August 12
Tip: Close Your Eyes On This Lift
Recruit more motor units, improve form, and build more strength... by shutting your eyes? Yep, here's how it works.
Tip: The Sad Truth About the Bench Press
The world's favorite chest exercise isn't that great at building the pecs. Here's why, plus some better exercise choices.
August 11
Tip: Get Ripped With 4-Rep Sets
Nothing screams “strength and conditioning” like EMOM training. Here are two ways to do it.
Tip: Take This to Grow Muscle
In new studies, test subjects taking this legal supplement doubled their gains over a control group. Info here.
August 10
Tip: Take the 100 Rep Push-Up Challenge
Not only is this a "fun" test, it'll also expose any weaknesses you may have in your core. Here's how to do it, and how to improve if you can't do it.
Tip: Build Overhead Power With This Exercise
This movement teaches your body to turn on all available motor units and much more. Check it out.
August 9
Tip: Burn Fat and Build Muscle Between Sets
Rest periods are for wimps. Okay, that's not quite true. But there is a better way to use them. Here's how.
Tip: Use Latex to Improve Your Squat
Squat stuck? Use the training method top powerlifters use to smash that plateau. Check it out.