Tip: Two Surprising Exercises for Shoulder Health
These two moves can help you prevent and even eliminate shoulder pain.
January 14
Tip: Popover Push-Up
And a few sets of these to the end of your chest workout as an athletic finisher.
Tip: Painful Training: The Good, Bad, and the Ugly
Does it really take a lot of pain to get a lot of gain? Here's the truth.
Tip: Do This First Thing in the AM
Your life may depend on doing one simple thing as soon as you wake up in the morning, especially if you're over 40.
January 13
Tip: Hip Thrusts in a Rack
Doing this glute-builder in a rack acts as a depth gauge, much like box squats. It keeps your form in check and it makes it easy load and unload plates.
Tip: Cardio for Very Big Lifters
How does one of the world's strongest bodybuilders and powerlifters do cardio? You may be surprised.
Tip: Supersize Your Dumbbells and Barbells
Here's how to make your barbells and dumbbells more effective and build more carryover strength.
January 12
Tip: Do Clap Push-Ups Before Heavy Chest Work
A few sets of these after your warm-up and before doing your main chest exercises fires up the CNS and improves muscle fiber recruitment.
Tip: Go Heavy to Retain Muscle
Here's why doing high reps during diet phases can backfire, and why it's best to keep it heavy even when cutting.
Tip: Fix Your Hips, Fix Your Back Pain
Take this test to check your mobility, then learn how to fix it if there's a problem.
January 11
Tip: Towel Bent Row
This is a great bang for your buck exercise to work your upper back and grip at the same time.
Tip: Master the Hip Clean
Here's a great movement for the beginner Olympic lifter or for anyone who wants to build some impressive traps.
Tip: Drop Sets – Effective for Growth or Not?
Here's what science has to say about drop sets, along with some recommendations.
January 10
Tip: The J Rope Pull
Nail your upper lats and get a huge pump with this finisher exercise.
Tip: 25 Reps for Bigger Legs
When you walk into a room, do people think you're riding a stork? If so, here's the workout method you need.
Tip: The Best Exercise Order for Triceps
Build your tri's and avoid elbow pain by using this sequence for triceps training.
January 9
Tip: Thick Grip Neutral Pull-Ups
Strengthen your grip by doing your pull-ups or chin-ups with a thick grip attachment or a couple of towels.
Tip: The Most Neglected Chest Exercise
For pure size gains, many bodybuilders have forgotten about this pec-building staple.
Tip: Low Fat vs. Low Carb For Fat Loss
What's better for improved body composition? One study says it might not be what you think it is.
January 8
Tip: Grip Position and Shoulder Mechanics
Here's a common form mistake that most lifters don't even know they're making.