Tip: Continuous Tension Hack Squat
To get the most growth in your quads when using the hack squat, don't lock out at the top.
October 19
Tip: Carb Cycling and the Right Amount of Cardio
Reach the next level of physique development without driving yourself nuts. Here's the simple plan.
Tip: To Get Lean, Destroy Your Setbacks
Lose that last 10 pounds of fat. Identify exactly what's holding you back and devise a strategy. Here's how.
October 18
Tip: Pistol Squat From the Bottom Up
Ramp up the difficulty of the pistol squat with this variation.
Tip: Pistol Squat to Box
The pistol squat requires mobility, strength, and balance. If you're not there yet, try the box squat version. Progress by using a lower box.
Tip: What Makes Muscle, Keeps Muscle
How to lift weights when fat loss is your main goal. Most people get this completely wrong.
Tip: 3 Big Meals vs. 6 Small Meals
What's best for fat loss? It depends. Here's what you need to know.
October 17
Tip: The Duck Lunge
Finish off leg day with this quad-focused exercise. Stay in the crouched position and shoot for 15 reps per leg.
Tip: Pistol Squat with Suspension Straps
Trying to hit a full pistol squat but having trouble? Use this regression, then progress by using the straps as little as possible.
Tip: Burn More Calories Outside of the Gym
Here's how to boost your energy expenditure and track it.
Tip: Adrenal Fatigue is B.S.
Here's what you really have and how to fix it.
October 16
Tip: The Single-Arm Crossover
This is a double duty exercise. First it strengthens your core. Then, when your core is stronger, it's a great unilateral chest exercise.
Tip: Neutral Grip Single-Arm Dumbbell Bench Press
If you can bench press two 90 pound dumbbells, you should be able to single-arm bench press a 90 pound dumbbell. If not, your core is too weak.
Tip: The Cold Hard Truth About Nutrition
Need to lose some body fat? Here's some tough love you need to hear.
Tip: Use This to Make Zero-Carb Sandwiches
All the convenience of a sandwich without the carbs.
October 15
Tip: Hand Walkouts
Train your core anywhere with this exercise. Add a weight vest to make it tougher. Do it from your knees if it's too difficult.
Tip: Kinky Lifting for Kinesthetic Awareness
Does lifting blindfolded (or with your eyes closed) really improve performance? Here's the science.
Tip: Make Pumpkin Cheesecake Cookies
Even if you're tired of pumpkin, you'll love these. They're packed with protein too.
October 14
Tip: The Single-Arm Reverse Crossover
This movement looks like a rear delt exercise, and it is. But it's also a powerful anti-rotation core exercise.
Tip: The Fat That Makes You Smarter
Studies agree that excess body fat lowers intelligence, but eating a certain kind of fat can increase it. Info here.