Tip: When Life Gets Hard, Work Hard
Successful lifters find comfort in discipline. Here's what you can learn from them.
June 11
Tip: Dump the Seated Leg Extension, Do This Instead
Most standard leg exercises are "missing" a very important quad muscle. Here's how to target it to build stronger legs.
June 10
Tip: Own Your Performance
You can learn a lot about life from a strongman competitor, like this important lesson. Check it out.
Tip: Hit Your Abs in a Whole New Way
Warning: This abdominal-focused tri-set will leave you sore as hell. Do it anyway. Here's how.
June 9
Tip: Build Your Chest With Bands & Iron
This is really going to hurt, but you'll love the results you'll get in chest and triceps growth. Try these two exercises.
Tip: Find Out If You're Insulin Sensitive
Take control of this hormone to make sure you're staying lean and building only muscle. Here's how.
June 8
Tip: Do the Work. Don't Blame Genetics.
Genetics make a difference, but don't lose hope. Smart training and eating will maximize what your parents gave you. Here's the deal.
Tip: Use Box Breathing to Regain Focus
Here's a trick used by strongman competitors to increase performance that you need to use too.
June 7
Tip: Change Your Damn Attitude
This no-holds-barred advice for powerlifters also applies to anyone who wants to lift heavy and get better. Check it out.
Tip: Do the Bridge Press For Pecs
This underrated chest exercise builds pecs, delts, and triceps. No bench required. Here's how you do it.
June 6
Tip: Stop Making This Diet Mistake
Most people think they need to cut carbs and calories on their days off. They're wrong. Here's why.
Tip: Use Training Programs Wisely
Let your program be your guide, but be prepared for detours. Here's how.
June 5
Tip: Try These 3 Tough Pull-Up Variations
Think you're good at pull-ups and chin-ups? Yeah, we'll see about that. Check out these athletic variations!
Tip: Build Yourself Up, Don't Tear Others Down
Here's an easy way to spot a real jerk (in the gym or out) and avoid becoming one yourself.
June 4
Tip: Master Dips for Chest & Triceps
Everything you need to know about dips, plus some quick videos to make sure you're doing them right.
Tip: Use Time Blocks Instead of Sets
A new way to plan your workouts that will break you out of a rut and keep you focused. Check it out.
June 3
Tip: 10 Ways to Challenge Your Body and Grow
Muscle growth is an adaptive response. No challenge, no gains. Are you using at least a few of these progression methods?
Tip: Train With Arnold's Golden Six
This full-body, three-days-per-week routine got The Oak started in bodybuilding. Check it out.
June 2
Tip: Women, Train Like Men (For the Most Part)
There are only a few differences in how women should train versus men. Here they are.
Tip: Make This Healthy Gainer Shake
It's body-building, not belly-building. Here's a convenient shake that'll fuel your gains without wrecking your health.