Tip: Your 1RM Doesn't Really Matter
Unless you're a competitor, you're better off using other measurements of progress. Check 'em out here.
June 12
Tip: Challenge Sets for Enormous Legs
Yes, this is gonna hurt. Badly. Take a look.
June 11
Tip: 40 Second of Athleticism
Overall athleticism is a combo of movement quality, coordination, strength, and speed.
Tip: 3 New Rep Protocols for Gains
Trigger new muscle and strength gains with these overlooked set and rep protocols.
Tip: The Misinterpreted Ab Training Study
With all the talk these days about having a strong core, why do many lifters still have weak-ass abs? Here's part of the cause.
June 10
Tip: Seated Cable Rows with Iso Holds
Do an isometric hold every third rep or so to produce greater muscle activation and stimulate size gains.
Tip: Choose Your Own HIIT
A funny thing happens when dedicated gym-goers disregard what their workout plans say and choose their own intensity. Take a look.
Tip: Pick the Right Protein for the Job
Avoid the fakes and choose the best protein for your goals. Here's a handy guide.
June 9
Tip: One-And-A-Quarter Reps for Triceps
Go through a full range of motion, then a quarter of the range of motion. That's one rep.
Tip: Jump for Gains
Denser muscle. Better squats and deadlifts. Sound good? Then you need to work jumps into your workouts. Here's how.
Tip: 3 Superior Mobility Drills for Lifters
Are your favorite mobility drills actually working? Try these proven alternatives.
June 8
Tip: Reverse Bench Press
Also called the reverse inverted row, this odd-looking exercise boosts your bench press by teaching lat and upper back activation.
Tip: The Natural Cancer Fighter
This stuff helps reduce soreness from hard training, but its potential benefits go far beyond that. Check this out.
Tip: Yoga Moves for Strong Lifters
Some of the best warm-ups for lifting actually come from the yoga studio. Here are a few that anyone can use. No Lululemon required.
June 7
Tip: Continuous-Tension Dumbbell Bench Press
Tension builds muscle. Stop your reps just short of lockout if your main goal is hypertrophy. It's a good finisher after your full ROM sets.
Tip: A Better Way to Split Squat
Make one simple modification and you'll get better results. Check it out.
Tip: Fight Off Skin Cancer with this Cheap Drug
Sunscreen helps a little, but this stuff can ward off melanoma from the inside.
June 6
Tip: A Workaround for Cranky Joints
Add this handy lifting accessory to your pressing exercises to make your banged up shoulders, elbows, and wrists feel better.
Tip: The Breakfast and Dinner Trick
Want to prevent fat gain once you've leaned up? Give these two protocols a shot.
Tip: Foam Roller Thoracic Spine Extension
An inflexible T-spine can lead to a host of problems. Get it moving right with this drill. Note the different arm positions.