Tip: Do This Before Every Upper-Body Workout
This simple drill will get your chest, back, and shoulders ready for the heavy stuff. Check it out.
May 9
Tip: One and One-Fourth Squat
This is a great technique if your main goal is hypertrophy. Make each set last 30-40 seconds.
Tip: Avoid Broken Paperclip Syndrome
Here's a simple way to remember to add some variety to your training.
Tip: Advanced Tactics for Advanced Deadlifters
To improve your deadlift, use a combo of strength-skill work and progressive range of motion training (PRM). Here's how.
May 8
Tip: Paused Squat, Dimitri Klokov
Paused squats are effective for developing absolute strength. Here's Dimitri Klokov performing them with an ungodly amount of weight.
Tip: Master the Deadlift Jump
Increase athleticism and smash your deadlift PR. Add this to your program. Here's how to do it.
Tip: Adaptive Resistance: What You Need to Know
Is it time for you to dump a favorite exercise and switch it for something new? Answer these three questions and you'll know.
May 7
Tip: Box Squatting – An Overview
Just about everything you need to know about one of the best squat variations out there.
Tip: Stretching Does Not Prevent Injuries
Are you already as flexible as you need to be? Here's what science says.
Tip: Deadlift – Tripods vs. Elf Slippers
Not many lifters think about the bottoms of their feet when they pull big weights. They should. Here's why.
May 6
Tip: Triple Set for Delts
Use heavy, moderate, and band resistance to build strong, healthy shoulders.
Tip: Gains Stopped? Do Less, Not More
A new study shows the shocking effects of overtraining. Check this out.
Tip: The Deadlift and Carry Challenge
Combine two killer exercises and get better at just about everything. Take a look.
May 5
Tip: Squeeze Press & Flye Combo
This complex starts with the squeeze press. Ideally, use hex dumbbells since you need to squeeze them together hard. Then move on to regular flyes.
Tip: The Oblique Builder
A strong core takes more than just ab training. Give this exercise a shot.
Tip: Where Does Body Fat Go When You Lose It?
Only 1 out of a 100 people really knows what happens to fat when you diet. Sad!
May 4
Tip: Kettlebell Flyes and Presses
Use kettlebells for this complex, which includes two types of flyes and one press.
Tip: The Rep Rules for Big Compound Lifts
Here's how to get the most results from the biggest, baddest exercises.
Tip: Big-Butt Women Live Longer
Science suggests that big-bootied women will outlive us all. Check this out.
May 3
Tip: Press Medley
This medley will blow up your pecs in only one set.