Tip: Don't Drink the Wrong Kind of Coffee
Coffee can prevent disease and extend life, but only if you drink the right kind.
September 27
Tip: Triceps French Press
This is a great exercise for triceps thickness, if you do it correctly. Here's how to get it right.
Tip: Corrective Complex, Pecs
Sequence these corrective drills in this order before your next chest day and get a better workout.
Tip: Pain vs. Discomfort vs. Progress
A smart lifter knows he has to get out of his comfort zone, but the wise lifter also knows to avoid pain. Here's the difference.
Tip: Build a Strongman Grip and Big Forearms
Want a crushing grip and the forearms to match? Ask a strongman how he trains. We did.
September 26
Tip: Forearm Flexor Mechanical Drop Set
With the same weight, do 8-10 Zottman curls, then 8-10 hammer curls, and finish with 8-10 alternating dumbbell curls.
Tip: Anti-Rollouts
This resisted ab rollout variation, set up at a 45-degree angle to the band, trains anti-extension, anti-rotation, and anti-lateral flexion.
Tip: A New Way to Do Chest Dips
The pin dip variation will hit your pecs in a whole new way, plus it nails the traps and triceps. Check it out.
Tip: The Worst Time to Stretch
Here's when to stretch for best results, plus an overview of the targeted dynamic warm-up method.
September 25
Tip: Triceps Thrasher Mechanical Drop Set
Using the same weight, do 10-12 reverse-grip extensions, then 10-12 overhead extensions, and finally rep out on triceps pressdowns.
Tip: Stability Ball Ab Rollout
No ab wheel? No problem. Just use a stability ball. Also works great as a regressive exercise if the standard ab rollout is too tough for you.
Tip: Track Your Results or You Won't Get Results
Newbies and lifters who can't make gains anymore have something in common. Take a look.
Tip: Eat Oatmeal Cookies, Build Muscle
Easy to make, packed with protein, stupidly delicious. Get the simple recipe here.
September 24
Tip: Biceps Bomb Mechanical Drop Set
Starting with a weight you can curl 12-15 times, do 8-10 reps on steep side of preacher bench, match those reps on the angled side, then stand and rep out.
Tip: How To Do a Handstand
It builds your shoulders and strengthens your core, but most of all it looks cool. Here's your step-by-step guide.
Tip: The Coffee That Enhances Performance
Add this to your coffee to increase exercise performance and boost mental energy.
September 23
Tip: Weight Plate Squeeze
Do this exercise before a chest workout to activate the pecs, or after a chest workout to really finish it off. Squeeze as hard as possible for 20 seconds per set.
Tip: Do This Before Leg Day
Here's how to wake up and prepare your body for your toughest lower-body workout.
September 22
Tip: Slow Motion Pull-Ups
These increase tension and build a strong mind-muscle connection. Shoot for no more than 5 reps per set. If you can get more, go slower.
Tip: Landmine Rotational Press
Try this to improve lower body explosiveness, core stability, and upper body strength.