Tip: Lawnmower Back Extension
This exercise was designed to stretch the QL muscles (often tight from too much sitting), but also hits the gluteus medius at the top.
April 26
Tip: The Stability Ball is Overrated
Good rehab tool, not always a good strength training tool. Here's why.
Tip: No Training, No Carbs?
If your goal is to get shredded, should you have carbs on off days? Here's what a lot of bodybuilders do.
April 25
Tip: Dumbbell Spider Curl with Push
Make the spider curl even better: push the dumbbells together for a harder contraction. Once fatigued, move the elbows back to extend the set.
Tip: High Box Jumps – The New Tide Pod Challenge?
The box jump is an okay test, but it's not really a training method, at least not how most dopes do it. Here's why.
Tip: An Easy Way to Portion Control
Like it or not, all diets come down to eating less. Here's a simple way to take control before meals.
April 24
Tip: Landmine Sumo Deadlift
This a great alternative exercise if deadlifts are too hard on your back. Lean forward and keep the weight on your toes to hit the glutes harder.
Tip: The Drill You Need for Upper Body Mobility
Make your shoulders, upper back, and more feel great with this drill and its advanced variation.
Tip: Stop This!
Standing on an elevated surface has its place, but most people misuse this training method. Here's what they're getting wrong.
April 23
Tip: Dips With Band
Adding a band to your dips not only increases the tension at the top, it'll also naturally bend you forward for better pec stimulation.
Tip: Seminar Syndrome – A Common Trainer Problem
It happens to coaches and trainers, and it can happen to you too.
Tip: Build Your Shoulders. Don't Destroy Them.
Stop doing lateral raises and upright rows wrong. It could be what's wrecking your shoulder health.
April 22
Tip: Ring Dips With Tempo Manipulation
Before you add more reps or more weight to your dips, first try tempo manipulation. Here's how.
Tip: Scars and Mobility – What You Don't Know
Got an old scar from an injury or surgery? Surprisingly, it can affect your mobility and athletic movement. Here's what to do.
Tip: Eat Pasta Without Getting Fat
In fact, research shows that not only will eating pasta not make you fat, it'll make you leaner. Here's the science.
April 21
Tip: Row – Correct Range of Motion
Full ROM is good... usually. But most lifters carry it too far when it comes to the row, leading to problems.
Tip: T-Spine Mobility for Lifters
A locked-up thoracic spine makes your lifts stink and your life tougher. Free your T-spine with these drills.
Tip: Effective Male Contraception, Right Now
The new male pill works, but it chemically castrates you and makes you fat. There's a much better way to stop making babies.
April 20
Tip: Power Clean – Initiation
Initiate the pull from the floor with the hams. A common mistake is starting too fast off the floor. The feet leave the floor to re-adjust stance width.
Tip: A New Way to Row
Get greater activation of the lats and upper back with this exercise variation.