Tip: Beat Stress with Rhodiola Rosea
Stress can rob you of your gains. Enhance your body's ability to adapt naturally. Here's how.
December 12
Tip: Stop Doing Static Stretching
Regular stretching often does more harm than good, especially for lifters and strength athletes. Here's why.
Tip: Stop Doing Fasted Cardio
To keep muscle and lose more fat, do morning cardio in a "post-absorptive" state. Here's how.
December 11
Tip: End Every Workout With Your Worst Lift
Pick one lift and do 3-4 sets at 80% of your max at the end of every training session. Here's why.
Tip: For Deadlifts, Put Your Armpits Over the Bar
This puts you in a safer, more efficient position for big pulls and new PRs. Here's why.
December 10
Tip: Use Caffeine Before Workouts for Fat Loss
Pre-training caffeine promotes fat burning two different ways. Check this out.
December 9
Tip: Do HIIT Followed by Steady-State Cardio
Intervals break down fat. Do steady-state cardio afterward to make sure that fat gets burned. Here's how.
December 8
Tip: Do the Skater Squat to Get Stronger
It's challenging and it'll make you a better barbell squatter. Here's how to do it.
December 7
Tip: Make the Bulgarian Split Squat Even Tougher
Use this exercise and you'll squat more weight for more reps. Here's how to do it.
December 6
Tip: Avoid Soy Protein
For bodybuilders and strength athletes, soy protein is no better than water. Here's why.
December 5
Tip: Change Your Rep Ranges for Size & Strength
There are better set/rep schemes out there than 3x10, especially if gains have stalled. Check these out.
December 4
Tip: Do These 3 Mobility Drills for Better Squats
Perform these drills before you squat and you'll feel the difference.
December 3
Tip: Superset for Spinal Health & Increased Strength
Do an exercise that deloads the spine immediately after one that loads it heavily. You'll get stronger and keep the spine healthy. Here's how.
December 2
Tip: Ladies, Build Muscle to Get Leaner
Lift weights to lose fat. Use these 4 training tools for a smokin' physique.
December 1
Tip: To Build Big Delts, Train Multiple Angles
The big lifts are foundational, but isolation and time under tension are crucial for shoulder size. Here's how to do it.
November 30
Tip: Keep Testosterone Levels High to Live Longer
Low T is associated with a higher death rate. It also makes you fat. Here's why you should pay attention to testosterone levels.
November 29
Tip: Do This 5 Minute Pull-Up Workout Twice a Week
Set a timer for five minutes and do as many pull-ups as you can. Here's why and how to program it.
November 28
Tip: Use Intra-Set Stretching to Trigger Muscle Growth
Warning: This hurts. But stretching a pumped muscle under load also builds muscle, fast. Here's how to do it.
November 27
Tip: Eat Oatmeal Pumpkin Cookies
These cookies won't make you fat, they're healthy, and they'll fuel your workouts. Get the recipe.
November 26
Tip: Do the Dixon 3-Way for Bigger Arms
Forget how awkward that sounds. This is an intense workout for biceps and triceps. Check it out.