Tip: Choose Your Own Squat
You have permission to do any type of squat that feels right to you, no matter what the squat Nazis say. Here's why.
May 29
Tip: The Gironda 45-Degree Row
Without moving your hips back and forth, get a good stretch in the lats, then pull the bar into the lower abs.
Tip: Bad Ankles, Bad Squat?
What are your ankles doing when you squat? It's important. Here's why.
Tip: Your Social Media – Motivating or Nah?
Are your fitness posts and photos motivating people or de-motivating them? Check out this surprising new study.
May 28
Tip: The Dante Row
Combine lat isolation, a long range of motion, and a good stretch and you get this great row variation.
Tip: Explode, Then Squat
Do this explosive movement before barbell squats and you'll lift more weight.
Tip: The Truth About Eating Lots of Eggs
Researchers put participants on a diet with lots of eggs to see how their waistlines and hearts would handle it. Here are the results.
May 27
Tip: Two-Kettlebell Front Squat
Build your legs and challenge your anterior core strength and stability with this move.
Tip: Try This For Bigger Traps
Got a bit of a pencil neck? This shrug variation will get your traps to explode in no time.
Tip: Marriage & Fat Loss – Unexpected Consequences
What happens to your romantic relationships when you get ripped? You may be surprised. Check out these studies.
May 26
Tip: Kettlebell Skater Squat
If squats are causing you pain right now, you can still train your legs. This exercise will load the spine less and still blow up your legs.
Tip: Go Random For Ridiculous Gains
Are you wasting your potential by doing the same sets and reps every workout? Change that with this strategy.
Tip: 4 Minutes to Fitness
A new study shows that 4 minutes of bodyweight exercises, amazingly, works about as well as sprinting or 30 minutes of HIIT.
May 25
Tip: Ring Suspension-Trainer Dip
Suspension dips are easier on your shoulders. As a bonus, you'll get a better pec contraction compared to bar dips.
Tip: In Defense of the Partial Squat
Think full range of motion is the only right way to squat? This may change your mind.
Tip: How To Do a Bar Muscle-Up
Break down this complex movement into tiny steps... then do it yourself. Here's how.
May 24
Tip: Olympic Deadlift
This is a hybrid between deadlifts and the traditional Olympic clean pull.
Tip: Two Squat Variations You Need to Try
Squat multiple times per week for best results, but be smart about it with these load and style variations.
Tip: Two Tricks for a Better Kettlebell Swing
It's one of the best posterior chain exercises... if you do it right.
May 23
Tip: One-Arm Dumbbell Incline Press
Master tension and build anti-rotation strength. Work up to 50 percent of bodyweight for 5-10 reps per side.