Tip: Two Things Steroid Users Need
Using bodybuilding drugs can be risky. Here's what users need to do to stay as healthy as possible.
November 22
Tip: An Unconventional Way to Build Forearms
This bodyweight move not only builds your forearms, it's a great way get ready for serious gymnastic-based training.
November 21
Tip: Corrective Complex, Quads and Hip Flexors
Sequence these drills in this order before your next leg day and you'll have a better workout.
Tip: A Better Way to Stretch Your Chest
How to stretch your pecs without wrecking your shoulders.
Tip: Natural Lifters and Protein Synthesis
Want more muscle? Trigger protein synthesis often. Here's how.
November 20
Tip: Reciprocal Inhibition – A Better Way to Stretch Your Neck
Stop grabbing your neck and cranking your head to the side to stretch it. Here's a better way.
Tip: Corrective Complex, Back
A corrective complex is where you find a restricted muscle, roll it, mobilize it, and then activate its antagonist. Here's one for your tight back.
Tip: Am I Lean Enough to Start a Mass Phase?
Is it time for a bulking phase? Are you sure? Here's an easy guideline to follow.
Tip: Stop Stretching Your Lower Back
Stretches for the low back can backfire, leading to more tightness and pain. Do this instead.
November 19
Tip: The Best Exercise for Hip Mobility & Strength
Your hips are designed to be mobile and powerful. So train them that way. Here's how.
Tip: This Vitamin Flat-Out Builds Muscle
The evidence is strong that it burns fat, too. Here's the science.
November 18
Tip: Sumo-Stance Zercher Squat
Improve hip mobility and strength with this exercise.
Tip: The Case for Gym Selfies
They can get annoying to other people sometimes, but science says they can also help you get lean. Check it out.
Tip: Two Things That Beat Coffee for Workouts
Tired before your workout? These two things may be better than caffeine for optimizing exercise performance.
November 17
Tip: Band-Assisted Nordic Hamstring Curl
The NHC is a tough exercise for the hams and glutes. The key is to lower slowly under control and pull yourself back up. Too tough? Add a band.
Tip: Neutral-Hip Nordic Hamstring Curl
Looks simple enough, but this is one of the toughest hamstring exercises there is.
Tip: Young vs. Old: Who Wins?
A surprising study looks at the recovery rates of 20-somethings vs. 40-somethings.
November 16
Tip: Shoulder Rotations on the TRX
Warm up your shoulders and keep them mobile with this drill. Walk your feet out or elevate them to increase the challenge.
Tip: The Power Curl
Set up like a deadlift and use the hips to drive the weight up to a standing position, then lower under control.
Tip: How to Lift Until You're 100
It takes an open mind and a big toolbox to keep progressing as an experienced lifter. Here's what you need to know.