Tip: Don't Neglect Light Weights for Muscle Growth
Chances are, you're not training light enough to build muscle at an optimal rate. Wait, what? Check out this controversial new study.
August 6
Tip: Do These Metabolic Complexes
This training method gets you strong, builds muscle, and even burns some fat. Warning: It's also nasty
Tip: Test Your Vertical Jump
If you can't hit 30 inches you have work to do. Here's an easy way to test your vertical and what to do if it stinks.
August 5
The Numbers of Muscle Building
Bodybuilding is full of percentages, but you don't need to be a math geek to appreciate these numbers.
August 4
Tip: Do the Pulldown Crunch for Abs
This might be the best exercise for abs that you've never tried. Check it out.
Stop Lying About Your Overhead Press
Every man should be able to press .75 times his bodyweight overhead. If you can't, or can only do it using bad form, then this is for you.
Tip: For Stronger Traps, Do THIS Instead of Shrugs
One exercise combined with a specific technique can be the key to increasing trap size and strength. Take a look.
August 3
The 4 Toughest Push-Up and Pull-Up Workouts
These aren't just workouts, they're also strength and stamina tests. Grab your best friend or your worst enemy and see who comes out on top.
Tip: 3 Squat and Deadlift Challenges
Build strength. Develop stamina. Display power. Sound good? See if you can survive these tough tests and workouts.
August 2
Tip: 2 Ways to Get a Skin-Splitting Pump
A muscular pump helps build muscle (and it looks awesome of course). Here are two ways to get the best pump of your life.
How to Train to Be Unstoppable
Steal a training trick from MMA fighters. Train all your energy systems, get fitter, and build relentless work capacity with HICT. Here's how.
Tip: Burn Fat Lifting Weights
You don't need cardio equipment to get ripped. This method uses weights and bloodflow manipulation to mobilize fat. Take a look.
August 1
Tip: How to Make the Step-Up Work Better
Hint: It's all about your toes. Try this out on leg day.
July 31
Tip: The Best Exercise for Body Hardness
Want to decrease fat and build muscle? Add this movement to your workouts.
Tip: Front Squat on the Smith Machine
Forget what the little functional training nerds say. If your main goal is big legs, the Smith machine beats the basic barbell. Here's why.
July 30
Tip: Use A False Grip On Overhead Presses
The conventional grip mucks up your form and keeps you from developing real overhead strength. Here's why.
Tip: Try Whole-Body Ladder Workouts
If you love the way the ladder method simplifies training, use it for your entire workout. Here's how.
July 29
Tip: Here's Why You Have Puny Shoulders
Everyone thinks they know how to train delts, but very few have mountains under their T-shirts. Here's what they're missing.
5 Timeless Lessons
If some trainer or coach has been pushing the same principle for 70 to 100 years, chances are it's worth adopting.
Tip: Take the Tapping Test for CNS Health
Sounds crazy, but counting how many times you can make a dot on a page with a pencil can tell you a lot about your nervous system. Info here.