Tip: Burn Until You're Big
Good news: This hypertrophy training technique works fast. Bad news: It feels like your muscles are on fire. Try it if you dare.
September 4
Tip: The Simplest Deadlift Fix
This easy trick will fix your deadlift form and help you pull bigger numbers. Take a look.
Tip: The Worst Way to Stretch Your Chest
Most people really mess up this common pec stretch. Here's why you should avoid it and what you should replace it with.
September 3
Tip: Want Lats? Do One-Arm Barbell Rows
Not dumbbell rows, but barbell rows with one arm. Here's how to do it.
Tip: Do the Landmine Press for Delts & Traps
Three new ways to hit your shoulders, traps, and serratus. Take a look.
September 2
Tip: Break This Rule to Build Your Chest
To build your pecs, sometimes you have to break the rules. Here are two ways to do it.
100 Rep Challenge
Most lifters need to push themselves more but just don't know how. They need guidance. They need a challenge. They need this article.
September 1
Tip: Stop Doing the Standing Hamstring Stretch
This popular stretch can do more harm than good. Here's why, plus a much better alternative.
August 31
Tip: Find Your Power Position on the Deadlift
Here's a little trick to help you find the perfect stance for a bigger, safer pull.
August 30
Tip: Nail Your Abs With Partial Pulses
By improving the activation and recruitment of the core, you'll increase your strength in the big lifts. Here's how to do it.
Rehab Gone Wrong
Foam rollers, lacrosse balls, back walking, kettlebells. Can these work as tools to fix tightness and pain? Not when you use them like this. Here's what works better.
August 29
Tip: Do Waiter Walks for Shoulders & Core
Grab a kettlebell or a dumbbell and take a walk. There are tons of benefits. Check out these two variations.
How to Train for Non-Stop Muscle Growth
You can choose the best exercises, but if these four variables are screwed up you'll be leaving gains on the table. Here's everything you need to know.
August 28
Tip: Don't Use K-Tape Like a Dummy
Does kinesiotape actually do anything? Here's the truth.
Tip: Do 25 Consecutive Clap Push-Ups
Can you pass this test? Here's exactly how to do it, plus how to get better if you suck.
August 27
Tip: Finish Your Calf Training With This
Hitting your calves hard and not getting results? Before you gripe about genetics, add this to the end of every calf workout.
August 26
Tip: The Worst Way to Do Push-Ups
The way most people do push-ups leads to acute and chronic injury to the joints and tissues. Here's how to fix it.
Tip: Better Than Planks
There's more than one way to use isometrics for core strength. Here's one that beats the boring plank.
August 25
Tip: Train Your Strong Side First
Correct strength imbalances and bring up your weak points by using this counterintuitive training method. Check it out.
Tip: Do Rack Pull-Ups for Bigger Lats
It looks like you're "cheating" but doing your pull-ups this way has several advantages. Take a look.