Tip: Tap Out to Win
Want to develop grit and resolve? Tap out, learn something, then get right back in there and fight again.
March 30
Tip: The Truth About Behind the Neck Pressing
It's terrible... but only if you already have bad posture and shoddy shoulders. Here's why, plus how to fix those issues.
March 29
Tip: Trap Bar Romanian Deadlift
With this variation, the trap bar allows you to keep your hands more in line with your body, reducing shear on the spine.
Tip: The High Performance Mindset
The best athletes have trained their brains to deflect fear and anxiety. You can to. Here's how.
Tip: Dopamine, Serotonin, and Toughness
To be at your best, you need to understand the neurological components of performing under pressure.
March 28
Tip: Muscle-Up Tutorial
Here's a quick overview that'll help you work your way up to a full muscle-up.
Tip: Roll the Bar, Set a Deadlift PR
World record deadlifts have been set using this method, but some powerlifters hate it. Check it out.
Tip: Monster in the Gym, Princess in the Kitchen
Training is the easy part. Nutrition is where things get tough. Here's one way to boost your dietary discipline.
March 27
Tip: Alternating Four Corners Farmer's Walk
This high intensity metcon workout involves the entire body and demands extended repetitive effort. Try it!
Tip: Shark Habits and Pirate Maps
Use these two tools to increase discipline, boost mental toughness, and get more done.
Tip: Protein, Carbs, and Fat: Simplified
Want to get ripped? Narrow down your diet to single-macro dominant foods. Here's why and some food suggestions.
March 26
Tip: Unilateral Four Corners Farmer's Walk
Burn fat and strengthen your core at the same time with this full-body routine.
Tip: Do Your Workout in Reverse
This old school strategy has several benefits for today's lifters. Check 'em out.
Tip: The 4-Second Negative
Try this to improve the quality of your workout or bounce back from an injury.
March 25
Tip: Bilateral Four Corners Farmer's Walk
Here's a full-body farmer's walk workout that burns fat and increases metabolic conditioning.
Tip: Know Your Benchmarks, Then Smash Them
Intensity, volume, density, quality. All can be used for progression, and the one you choose needs to be somewhat instinctive. Info here.
Tip: Exercise Pills? The Real Science of Mimetics
Science shows that certain compounds improve body comp on their own, but work synergistically when combined with exercise.
March 24
Tip: Over-Pulling On Pull-Ups and Pulldowns
It's a common mistake. Here's what it looks like and how to fix it.
Tip: Do This Before Every Workout
This is so obvious, so essential, that many lifters tend to overlook it.
Tip: Use a Band For This Glute Exercise
Improve your hip hinge and strengthen your butt with this simple move.