Tip: Know Your Anatomy, Build Bigger Traps
To build all three portions of the traps, do exercises for each... not just shrugs. Here's how.
November 15
Tip: JM Floor Press
The floor variation of this powerlifting accessory exercise builds triceps size and lockout strength on the bench press.
Tip: Band-Resisted Floor Press
Here's an easy way to add accommodating resistance to the floor press using only one band. Try it out and boost your bench press PR.
Tip: The Number One Thing That Needs to Change
The longer you've been lifting hard, the more this advice applies.
Tip: Fix This Common Deadlifting Mistake
Many people are unaware they're doing this. Check it out.
November 14
Tip: Single-Arm Push Press with Accentuated Eccentric
Use an explosive dip and drive to power the dumbbell up, then take about 4 seconds to lower the weight.
Tip: Split-Stance One-Arm Dumbbell Press
Build head-to-toe stability and balance along with strong, muscular shoulders. Do 3-4 sets of 8-12 reps with a slow tempo.
Tip: Body-Build to Keep Strength Gains Coming
Hypertrophy training should always be a part of your plan, even if your primary goal is strength. Here's why.
Tip: The Worst Protein for Fit People
Brain atrophy, thyroid suppression, and decreased strength. Well, that's not good. Avoid this stuff.
November 13
Tip: Single-Arm Dumbbell Overhead Press
Not only is this a great exercise for delts, it'll also strengthen your obliques and abs. Try 4-5 sets of 5-8 reps for strength gains.
Tip: Over and Backs
It's hard to beat this simple drill for upper body mobility. Try 50 reps every day.
Tip: For Maximal Strength, Periodize Your Training
Only newbies can bring up every lift at the same time. Once you get stronger, you'll have to get smarter. Here's how.
Tip: The Right Way to Use a Chest Machine
Chest press machines work, but they can also wreck your joints. Here's how to get around that.
November 12
Tip: Handcuff Drill
Improve your shoulder mobility with this drill.
Tip: Your Shrugs Are Too Heavy
Set your ego aside, use better technique, and build traps so big they impair your hearing. Here's how.
Tip: One Easy Move to Relieve Low Back Pain
Do this for 5-10 minutes per day to ease low back tension and soreness.
November 11
Tip: Density Training: Leg Extensions & Goblet Squats
Occluded extensions alternated with heels-elevated goblet squats for 3 rounds. Remove the wraps and rest 3 minutes. Repeat 2-3 times.
Tip: Buy Only This Type of Chicken
What the food industry has done to chicken is horrible. Here's how to shop wisely.
November 10
Tip: Scapular Wall Slides
Free up your stiff shoulders and activate your lower traps with this drill.
Tip: The Proper Box Jump
It's not about how high the box is. It's about how explosive you are from the ground.