July 31
Tip: Close-Stance Trap Bar Deadlift
Turn this lift into a quad builder with a closer stance. Keep the hips down and chest up to keep the stress on the legs and off the back.
Tip: Fat Philosophy and Macro Ratios
Stop stressing over your dietary fat and carbs. A few simple pointers can help you figure out how much you need. Here's what to consider.
Tip: Master Any New Exercise or Skill Faster
Learning a new Olympic lift or any athletic movement? Just do this after you practice and you'll accelerate motor learning.
July 30
Tip: Single-Leg Reeves Deadlift
Single-leg trap bar exercises in the style of the Reeves deadlift (hands on plates, not bar) provides the perfect stimulus for crushing every muscle in the body.
Tip: 3 Unexpected Ways to Get Lean
Boost your metabolism, improve blood sugar levels, and increase metabolic flexibility. Here's how.
Tip: Swear for More Strength and Power
New research shows that cussing can boost anaerobic power and grip strength. Here's the science.
July 29
Tip: The Daily Stretch Every Lifter Needs
Do this simple stretch to avoid pec injuries, bicep tears, wrist pain, and even tendinitis.
Tip: The Perfect Multi-Purpose Breakfast
A one-bowl breakfast that contains a huge portion of the protein, nutrients, essential fats, and even supplements you'll need for the day.
July 28
Tip: Restore Mobility Through Your T-Spine
Want to push your limits in the gym? Then you need this.
Tip: Weed and the Munchies
Does marijuana really trigger hunger and cravings? Here's the science, dude.
July 27
Tip: How to Fight Late-Night Cravings
Having a TV-induced craving? Don't suffer needlessly, but don't blow your diet either. Here's what to eat.
Tip: The Hamstring Exercise That Beats Leg Curls
The lying leg curl is great, but it gets boring. Plus, this can work better.
July 26
Tip: How NOT to Do Shrugs
You see dumb guys doing this every week in the gym. Don't be one of them.
Tip: A Cheap Way to Improve Your Diet
Phytochemicals, fiber, filling low-calorie volume... try this for one week and you'll get it all.
July 25
Tip: Lessons from Mike Mentzer
He was a controversial figure, but he taught us all to think outside the box.
Tip: The Case for Full-Fat Dairy
Choose the right sources and dairy is not only healthy, it's also a muscle-building powerhouse.
July 24
Tip: Lessons From Bruce Lee
Three lessons from the martial arts legend to help you with lifting and life.
Tip: Fix Your Push-Up
Most people can do a lot of push-ups... with terrible form. Here's how to fix that and build upper-body strength.
July 23
Tip: Better Than Dumbbell Flyes
Flyes are fine, but make this change and you'll build much better pecs.