Tip: The Body Saw
Nail your core and strengthen your serratus with this tougher-than-it-looks exercise.
December 25
Tip: A Classic Technique for Strength and Power
Get radically strong in the squat, jerk, bench press and overhead press. Try this.
Tip: Is Cryotherapy Actually Effective?
When it comes to muscle recovery, does freezing your glutes off actually work? Here's what two studies discovered.
December 24
Tip: Supine Band Shoulder External Rotation
Rotator cuff work keeps your shoulders healthy. Coach Tumminello discusses why a popular exercise doesn't do the trick and shows you a better one.
Tip: Age Makes No Difference in Recovery Rates
Science shows that recovery rates stay fairly consistent in the young and old(er). Take a look.
Tip: Why Men and Women Can't Train Together
Okay, you can lift weights together. But there are some differences you need to know, especially when it comes to rest periods.
December 23
Tip: The Barbell Ab Rollout
Make the ab rollout even better by lifting your feet up. This takes the hamstrings out of the movement and makes your core work harder.
Tip: The Strength Vitamin
Most athletes have low levels of this vitamin. And only one type of it will keep your strength gains coming. Here's the science.
Tip: Is Variety More Important Than Intensity?
Doing lots of different exercises is more important than changing up sets and reps according to new research. Take a look.
December 22
Tip: V-Sit Crunch
This bent-knee variation works best for most people because it keeps the hip flexors from taking over.
Tip: Eating Crap For 2 Weeks Won't Affect You
A new study shows the surprising effects of eating nothing but McDonald's food.
December 21
Tip: The Modified Pike
Place your elbows on a bench and allow a bit of bending in the knees for better activation and results.
Tip: Play the Long Game
The smart lifter's approach to training and nutrition programs.
Tip: Look Worse to Look Better
No, you don't have to gain a ton of fat to build muscle, but you do need to be realistic. Here's a little reality check.
December 20
Tip: Overhead Barbell Wrist Roller
The bench press and the overhead press require strong forearms and stable wrists. This bodyweight exercise helps with both.
Tip: An Inconvenient Truth About Your Diet
Just about any body composition problem you have is a diet problem, not a training problem. Here's why that's a tough pill to swallow.
Tip: Should You Do a Show?
Ready to get nearly naked and step onto the competitive stage? Probably not. Here's why.
December 19
Tip: Standing Neck Supported Barbell Shrug
Shrugs are great, but most lifters only do them vertically. They can also be done horizontally to hit different areas of the traps and back.
Tip: The Athlete's Back Exercise
This row variation is a great back-builder, it's easy on the lower back, and it's highly functional for athletes. Check it out.
Tip: You're Still Too Fat
Don't worry, I was too. What I needed was some tough love. Here's what worked for me.