Tip: The 5 Principles of Arm Training
Not many lifters follow all five of these... and maybe that's why big arms are pretty rare. Check out the list here.
August 15
Tip: The Real Cause of Depression
It's as much biological as it is mental. Here's a way to possibly fix it.
August 14
Tip: The Dorsiflex Weighted Dip
If you have trouble with proper form on dips, try this variation where you're forced to pull the toes up. It immediately fixes most form problems.
Tip: Straight Bar Dips
This dip variation not only looks cool, it teaches you to perfect your form and prevent sag on regular dips. Hits your core too.
Tip: Power Walking for Lifters
This ain't your momma's power walk. Strengthen your posterior chain and get shredded fast with this training method.
Tip: Carbs Aren't Essential But You Need Them
Here are the three things you need to know to get your carb intake just right.
August 13
Tip: How to Do Chain Dips
Using chains for dips is not only a good way to add weight, the chains will actually teach proper form on regular dips.
Tip: The Truth About Catch-Up Sleep
Does sleeping in on weekends help you make up for poor weekday sleep? Or does it just make you fatter? Science has taken a look.
August 12
Tip: Core-Engaged Dead Bug
The dead bug is a popular and surprisingly tough core exercise. Once you master it, ramp it up with this variation.
Tip: Don't Do This After You Eat Protein
What you do after you ingest protein could greatly affect absorption.
Tip: The Biceps Exercise for Powerlifters
Yes, you need more than the big three, especially to prevent elbow pain. Add this exercise to your program now.
August 11
Tip: The Right Way to Do Dips & Ring Dips
Do chest dips lead to injury? Yes, if you do them wrong. Here's a quick guide to doing them right.
Tip: 300-Pound Clean Complex
This complex (a series of exercises using the same weight) consists of a 1 clean deadlift, 1 hang clean, 2 front squats, and a jerk.
Tip: The Total Back Exercise
If you want a big back and a scary deadlift, this should be a staple in your lifting program. Check it out.
Tip: The Best Nuts for Your Nuts
Protect your man parts and stay virile just by adding these nuts to your diet. Here's the science.
August 10
Tip: Heavy Snatch Complex
This complex (a continuous series of exercises using the same weight) consists of a deadlift, a snatch, two overhead squats, and a snatch balance.
Tip: Flye, Push-Up Drop Set on Rings
For this mechanical drop set, you go from the hardest to easiest movement to match your fatigue level: wide flyes, bent-arm flyes, push-ups.
Tip: Build A Sufficient Base Of Strength
Even if you're just after a beach body, you need to build your foundation. Here are a few metrics to aim for.
Tip: The Core Strength Party Trick
Test your core strength. Build your core strength. Impress your friends at parties. Here's how.
August 9
Tip: Chin-Up, Inverted Row Drop Set
This three-part mechanical drop will have your lats, upper back, and arms begging for mercy.