Tip: The Stability Ball Crunch
Keep tension on the abs at all times. If the ball moves, your abs aren't doing as much work.
August 31
Tip: Inverted X Rows
With this tougher variation of the inverted row, you'll get a massive contraction in the back muscles. Give it a shot.
Tip: Sport Specific Skill vs. Functional Exercise
Here's why reenacting sports movements in the gym doesn't transfer to athletic performance.
Tip: The Real Cause of Muscle Cramps
It's not dehydration. Here's the real problem and how to prevent it.
August 30
Tip: Band-Resisted Trap Bar Rows
Adding bands to trap bar rows increases the tension at the top, frying your lats and upper back... in a good way.
Tip: The Landmine Row
This is the supported variation of the Meadows row. Very effective and more back friendly.
Tip: Do the Chop & Lift for a Powerful Core
Use time under tension and these exercises to build core strength that transfers into real-world athleticism.
Tip: Paused vs. Touch-and-Go Deadlifts
There's a time and place for each style. Here's what you need to know.
August 29
Tip: Fly Away Ring Chin-Ups
The subtle shift in hand and arm position on the lowering phase will crank up the challenge and the strength and muscle gains.
Tip: The Rusin Shoulder Warm-Up
Prepare your shoulders for heavy lifting with this tri-set.
Tip: Eat Ice Cream, Stay Lean. Really.
A new type of ice cream that's actually fairly healthy. Check it out.
Tip: Open Up Your Hips
Neurologically locked hips can limit your lifting and athletic performance. Try these drills to feel better fast.
August 28
Tip: Blackburns
Strengthen your posterior chain and improve shoulder mobility with this unique exercise.
Tip: Seated Snatches
Light up your traps and delts with this simplified variation of the barbell snatch.
Tip: Do Your Workout Backwards
Tomorrow, do your workout as planned but reverse the order of the exercises. Here's why.
Tip: A New Way To Use a Trap Bar
Build your lats, delts, chest, triceps, and abs at the same time. Here's how.
August 27
Tip: Plank Chin-Ups
Good at chin-ups? Nice. Now try this. Keep your body straight and touch your sternum to the bar.
Tip: Build Your Back by Stretching Your Pecs
Do this drill before training your back. It'll fix those tight pecs which make it difficult to recruit your upper back muscles.
August 26
Tip: The Y Press
Hit those neglected lateral delts with this press variation. Note the change in hand position as you lift. Pause at the top for the best results.
Tip: Master the Death Press
Add this exercise to your arsenal to build strong and stable shoulders.