Tip: Activation Drills for Olympic Lifting
After your mobility work, activate your glutes, shoulders, and trunk for better Olympic lifting.
October 30
Tip: Dear Dumb People, Stop Giving Advice
Internet fitness celebrities give some of the worst training and diet advice. Are they dumb or just crooked?
Tip: The Forgotten Importance of Maintenance Phases
Cut, bulk, cut, bulk, repeat. What's missing? The crucial maintenance phase. Here's why you should never skip it.
October 29
Tip: The Pin Press
A pin press is a bench press that starts from the bottom. Pins can be set at any point in the ROM to strengthen sticking points.
Tip: Machines for Functional Fitness?
Sure, free weights are generally better, but not for everything. Even CrossFitters can benefit from them. Here's how.
Tip: Make Your Own Elvish Protein Bars
The world's easiest and most nutritious protein bar recipe.
October 28
Tip: Mobility Drills for Olympic Lifting
Do this before your next O-lift session for better range of motion and safer lifts.
Tip: Cutting Phase 101
Use these quick guidelines for protein, carb, and fat intake the next time you're trying to get down to 10% body fat or less.
Tip: 25 Ways to Smash Strength Plateaus
Can't seem to add another 5 pounds to your bench press? Squat or deadlift stuck? Try one of these proven methods.
October 27
Tip: Crossover Step Sled Pulls
Crossover sled pulls add a lateral force production tool to your sled training toolbox.
Tip: The Single-Arm Pullover
This variation of the pullover will build core strength in a whole new way. NFL athlete Fernando Velasco demonstrates.
Tip: 9 Annoying Things in the Fitness Community
Love fitness, love lifting, but feel free to hate these nine things. Coach Carter sure does.
Tip: The Mineral for Chronic Muscle Soreness
A little soreness is good, but too much soreness for too long will squash your gains. This inexpensive mineral will help.
October 26
Tip: Single-Leg Pushes and Pulls
Ramp up the unilateral intensity or bring up your weak side by pushing with the same leg, then switch legs and repeat.
Tip: Glute Bridge Pullover
This variation simulates a decline pullover (more range of motion) but with extra core engagement. NFL athlete Jarius Wynn demonstrates.
Tip: Mass Gain 101
Here's the smart way to adjust your diet and your training for your next bulking phase.
Tip: The Italian Tune-Up
A fast metcon workout that melts fat and builds muscle. Works with cycling, running, or ropes. Check it out.
October 25
Tip: Push-Drag with Straps
Add an upper-body and core challenge to your sled drags with this tough variation.
Tip: Front Squat to Box
Nail your quads with this exercise. Be sure to pause 1-2 seconds on the box.
Tip: Ramp Up Your Prowler Training
Change up your arm position and get more from your sled work. Here's how.