Tip: Neutral Grip Bench Press
Use this style of bar when internal shoulder rotation is a limiting factor and regular benching is painful.
May 16
Tip: The Two-Day Rule
How long do you have to wait before you train the same muscle group again? Not as long as you may think. Here's why.
Tip: Do The Double Pause Squat
Fix your technique and turn up the time under tension with this brutal variation.
May 15
Tip: Bench Press With Shoulder-Saver Pad
Shoulders banged up? Take a tip from top powerlifters and use a pad to reduce the tricky part of the range of motion.
Tip: One Hard Set, 80 Percent of the Gains
Short on time? Try this.
Tip: The Naughty Appetite Suppressant
This substance has a bad reputation, but it's relatively safe for mild metabolism boosts and appetite suppression.
May 14
Tip: Reverse Crunch, Correct Form
Using a tight, controlled range of motion (reducing any leg kicking) forces your abs to do more work.
Tip: Upper-Body Day? Do This Drill First
Wake up your upper back, shoulder stabilizers, and more with this simple warm-up exercise.
Tip: Cheat Meals – A Rant
When do you get a cheat meal when dieting? When you deserve one. And you probably don't deserve one yet. Here's why.
May 13
Tip: Hanging Leg Raise, Proper Form
For this exercise, a short range of motion is superior. If you knees/legs go too far down, it just becomes a hip flexor exercise.
Tip: Slow Down, Get Huge
Lower slowly to fix your form and up your gains. Here's why.
Tip: Protein Shakes – Are You Using Them Wrong?
Science says that if you drink your protein drink at a specific time you'll lose more body fat. Take a look.
May 12
Tip: Cable Side Bend
People do this exercise with a dumbbell, but you'll get better results with an angled low cable.
Tip: Here's Why Your Deadlift Stinks
Deadlift stuck? Then you're probably missing one important thing. Here it is.
Tip: Do Plastic Bars Lead to Greater Gains?
Researchers study whether a new type of wobbly bar recruits more muscle than conventional steel bars.
May 11
Tip: Double Band Hip Thrust
Get more butt stuff done with this variation of the hip thrust.
Tip: Fire Up Your CNS For Better Lifting
Do a couple of these drills before you lift and you'll get the best workout you've had this year.
Tip: Kettlebells Are Overrated
In most cases, dumbbells are just as good. Here are five examples.
May 10
Tip: Lateral Band Walk (Band Around Feet)
For more gluteal activation, place the band around the feet.
Tip: Always Do This Before You Deadlift
These two simple cues will help you lift more weight and do it safely.