Tip: What To Do When Fat Loss Stalls
Your diet is tight and your training is on point. So why hasn't the scale budged? Here are two common, but easily overlooked problems.
April 13
Tip: Get Sore, Not Sad
Training helps with depression. But what happens when you stop training? Are men and women affected differently? Here's the science.
April 12
Tip: Neutral-Grip Dumbbell Triceps Extension
Dumbbells beat a barbell for this exercise. You'll get better triceps engagement and a better stretch, which triggers more muscle growth.
Tip: The Safest Chest Press
This lift is easy on your joints, kind to your shoulders, and polite to your achy elbows. And it'll still get you super strong.
Tip: The Leg Day Warm Up You Need
Squat more and get injured less with this simple warm up.
April 11
Tip: Reverse 21 – Lateral Raise
Start with 7 full reps, then do 7 top-half partials where you only come part of the way down. Finish with 7 bottom-half partials.
Tip: Next Level Push-Ups
This advanced style of push-up is not only a great upper-body builder, it's a good alternative to use when your shoulders are acting up.
Tip: The Right Way to Crunch
The stability ball crunch is a good exercise, but most people screw it up. Here's how to do it right for best results.
April 10
Tip: Reverse 21s – Dumbbell Bench Press
Begin with 7 full reps, then do 7 bottom-half partials, and finally 7 top-half partials.
Tip: Death to Super Deep Squats
Parallel is better for strength, power, and pain-free gains. Here's why.
Tip: Fat Loss is About Math, Not Magic
We've been lead to believe that there's something magical about low-carb diets. Nope, it's just basic math. Here's why.
April 9
Tip: Reverse 21 – Pull-Ups
Start with full reps, then do top-half partials, and finish with bottom-half partials. Your lats will hate you, but you'll love the results.
Tip: Do You Really Need a Training Log?
Newbies do, but how about advanced lifters? Here's why intuition and autoregulation is often best.
Tip: 6 Ways to Build Muscle While Dieting
What good is a diet if it eats away your muscle? Here's how to retain or even build muscle while losing fat.
April 8
Tip: The Banded Pullover
The pullover is a classic chest exercise, and it hits the lats too. Add a band to increase tension throughout the entire movement.
Tip: Two Glute Exercises for Knee Health
Wait, butt exercises for healthy knees? Yep. Here's why and how to do these movements.
Tip: The Best Under-The-Radar Supplement
This is the one you'd take with you to a desert island to keep you healthy.
April 7
Tip: Reverse 21s – Front Squat
If this doesn't build your quads, nothing will. Do 7 full reps, 7 bottom-half partials, then 7 top-half partials without racking the bar.
Tip: Low Carb No More
I used to be a diehard low-carb guy. Not anymore. Here's why.
Tip: 4 Thigh-Quaking Squat Variations
The basic squat is the missionary position of leg workouts. Go Kama Sutra on your leg training with these alternatives.