Tip: Hanging Leg Raise (Modified)
In this big/tall guy version of the leg raise, use bent elbows, tuck the knees, and lever from the shoulder joint.
June 25
Tip: The Real Science of Leg Extensions
Leg extensions are bad, right? Dangerous and useless? Well, not so fast. Here's the science.
Tip: The One Lift to Focus On
Want to build full-body strength? Do this lift twice per week.
June 24
Tip: Straight-Leg Bridges
Brace the trunk, engage the glutes and hams, and hit full hip extension on each raise.
Tip: The Misunderstood Pulldown
Are behind-the-neck pulldowns really the devil? Well, not quite. Here's why.
Tip: The Nastiest Spot in Your Gym & Your Kitchen
Nothing wrecks your training faster than infections and food poisoning. Here's where you're picking up the bad bugs.
June 23
Tip: Bear Dogs
Combine the bird dog pattern with a bear stance position and you get this awesome athletic move. Great for conditioning.
Tip: One Exercise to Fix Strength Leaks
Are you leaking strength because of a lagging muscle, or a muscle group that can't stay tight? Probably. Here's how to plug the leak.
Tip: Bulletproof Coffee is Stupid
Four reasons why you shouldn't drink this popular but goofy breakfast replacement.
June 22
Tip: Push-Ups with Single-Arm Deficit
If you're using good form, this will practically train your entire body.
Tip: Stress and Heart Rate Variability
Use this tool to find out if you're recovered enough for another heavy session.
Tip: Frozen is Better Than Fresh
Freezing sometimes increases the nutritional value of foods, so stop categorizing frozen food as processed.
June 21
Tip: Tiger Sit-Outs
Doing this athletic movement for reps or as part of a superset makes for a great conditioning tool.
Tip: Inadequate Sleep and Thyroid Function
This should scare you into bed early.
Tip: Average Training, Awesome Results
Think you have to crush PRs every week to make progress? Not so. Here's the truth.
June 20
Tip: Stability Ball Cable Rotation
Here the stability ball acts as a cam, providing constant, equal tension. Try this instead of cable chops for core work.
Tip: Go Hard, Then Go Home. But Go Hard Often.
How to adjust your training week to allow for more protein synthesis and trigger more muscle growth.
Tip: The 2-Minute Grip Strengthener
Do this simple exercise a few times per week and watch your grip strength skyrocket.
June 19
Tip: Heavy Renegade Row
Test your strength and stability by trying these with bodyweight. Example: A 200 pound man should be able to use a 100 pound dumbbell in each hand.
Tip: Glucose Monitoring for Fat Loss
Here's how out-of-range blood sugar can be affecting your ability get shredded.