Tip: The Recovery Intrusive Deadlift
Yes, do deadlifts. But program them wisely or you'll crash and burn. Here's why and what to do about it.
December 4
Tip: Copy and Paste to Be a Better Deadlifter
Most lifters' warm-up sets look very different than their working sets. That's a problem. Here's why.
December 3
Tip: The 1-Plate Deficit Deadlift
This is probably the most productive change you can make with your deadlift training. Here's why.
Tip: The Trap Bar Death March
Short on time? Here's a nasty, versatile, total-body workout.
Tip: Use Squats to Build Your Deadlift Strength
You need quad strength to initiate a heavy pull. Here's how to get it.
December 2
Tip: The Reverse Deadlift
Improve your regular deadlift by starting from the top of the lift. Here's how.
Tip: Grow Your Quads by 12 Percent in 2 Weeks
A new study shows how you can use ordinary elastic knee wraps to build your legs like never before.
Tip: A True Negative Calorie Snack?
These two high-calorie foods, eaten together, actually end up making you lose fat, in addition to improving your blood chemistry.
December 1
Tip: The Slow-Start Deadlift
Hips coming up too fast? Can't keep upper back tension? Here's the fix.
Tip: Stop Doing Extra Low-Back Work
In most cases, it won't help you increase your deadlift. In fact, it could be the cause of your problem. Here's why and what to do instead.
Tip: The 3-in-1 Supplement
Whether you want to calm down, increase your endurance, or lift more weight for more reps, this is the stuff to do it.
November 30
Tip: Do the Rack Pull Right
Do rack deadlifts really boost your conventional deadlift strength? Here's what you need to know.
Tip: The Best Single-Leg Exercise for Mass
Unilateral training isn't just for athletes. Here's a one-legged movement that also builds tons of muscle.
Tip: Fix Your Technique with Paused Deadlifts
Clean up your form. Get stronger in your weakest range of motion. Smash your PR. Here's how.
November 29
Tip: Accelerate Growth With Antagonist Supersets
Turn up the gains and spend less time in the gym with this classic bodybuilding method.
Tip: The Vitamin You've Got To Take... Seriously.
If you're not taking it, this is your wake-up call.
November 28
Tip: Why You Need Low-Rep Pull-Ups
Instead of using crappy form and wrecking your elbows to get more reps, use these techniques to make the strict pull-up tougher.
Tip: One Exercise for Posture & Shoulder Health
Many experienced lifters have added the face-pull to their training plan, but here's a challenging variation most haven't tried.
November 27
Tip: The Bodyweight Leg Destroyer
Ramp up your low-body training with this athletic move.
Tip: Pre-Stimulating Agonist Supersets
Use this training technique to boost muscle fiber recruitment and build a better mind-muscle connection with lagging muscles.