Tip: Do Just 4 Intense Workouts Per Week
Sure, you can train more often than that, but here's why you'll make better progress limiting the tough workouts to four a week.
April 13
Foam Rolling Facts and Fiction
Stop violating your foam roller! If you're going to use it, use it at the right time and for the right reason. Get the facts.
Tip: Try Band Dips for Chest and Triceps
No dip stand? Or do regular dips just hurt your shoulders? This band variation is the solution to both problems.
April 12
Tip: Don't Train Every Muscle the Same
Lower reps or higher reps? It depends on the fiber dominance of the muscle in question. Check out this handy guide.
Test Your Relative Strength in 20 Seconds
You may be strong when it comes to 1 RMs, but how's your relative strength? It matters. Take these quick tests and find out right now.
Tip: Do 4 Exercises for Forearms and Grip
We bet you haven't tried these unique exercises. Add a few to the end of your workouts to cure PFS – Puny Forearm Syndrome.
April 11
Tip: Do the Guillotine Curl
This unique exercise hits both heads of the biceps and challenges your arms in a whole new way. Check it out.
4 Exercises for a Thick Back
Do you turn sideways and disappear? Then you need to work on back thickness. Pull-ups alone won't do it either. Try these exercises.
Tip: Do the Single-Leg Romanian Deadlift
Build and strengthen your hammies with the braced variation of this exercise. Here's how.
April 10
Tip: Fix Your Tight Hamstrings
All you need is a lacrosse ball and the ability to tolerate pain. Here's how to do it.
Tip: Try the Wobble Squat
Looks crazy, but it's used by strength athletes to train the squat and bulletproof the core. Here's how to do it.
April 9
Tip: Take These 4 Rowing Challenges
Get your metcon on and have some "fun" too. Here's how.
April 8
Tip: Do Front Squats First
Want bigger quads? Do this quick front-squat ramp before you do anything else on leg day.
Deconstructing the Deadlift
There's more to proper deadlifting than "grip it and rip it." You're about to get your PhD in pulling.
April 7
Tip: Test Your Unilateral Leg Strength
These four challenges will test your lower body strength and give you a heck of a workout. Check 'em out.
The Perfect 6-Minute Warm-Up
Don't waste all your training time warming up. But don't skip the warm-up either. Get primed to lift in just 6 minutes. Here's how.
Tip: Set Higher Rep PRs
Hitting a new one rep max is great, but setting an 8 or 10RM will also help you reach your goals. Here's why.
April 6
Tip: Do the Rack Pull and Chin-Up Superset
This challenging back builder combines compression and decompression exercises for max results. Here's how to do it.
7 Ways to Fix Anterior Pelvic Tilt
Fix this common posture problem. Not only will you look better, but you'll get better results from training.
Tip: Master the Push-Back Push-Up
Build your shoulders with this unique delt-dominant push-up variation. Here's how.