Tip: Stop Shoulder Injuries with Spiral Loading
Here's how to prevent wrecked shoulders by getting your setup right.
November 4
Real Women Do Pull-Ups
All females are capable of doing pull-ups. They just need to master a few smart progression methods and sack up. Here's how.
Tip: Use Partial Reps For Size & Strength
Full range of motion is usually best, but partials can be used three ways to increase performance and build muscle. Here's how.
November 3
Tip: For Pecs, Use Dumbbells Not Barbells
The barbell bench press won't give you much chest growth. Here's why and how to fix it.
November 2
4 Reasons You Suck at Building Mass
If you're small and weak, this is either going hurt your feelings or help you get bigger and stronger. Your choice. Check it out.
Tip: Train Movements First, Muscles Second
Isolation work has its place, but most of your workout program should revolve around these 6 major movement patterns.
November 1
Tip: Squeeze Your Glutes for Better Abs
Contracting the glutes during ab-wheel rollouts works the core musculature harder and fires up the abs.
October 30
How to Keep Muscle During a Layoff
Whether you're taking a planned break from training or you're struck by sickness or injury, there are plenty of things you can do to prevent muscle loss.
Tip: Stop Icing Your Injuries
Turns out, icing your injuries doesn't help and may even hinder the healing process. Luckily, there are better methods. Read this.
October 29
Exercise Variety Is Making You Weak
The idea of muscle confusion is largely misunderstood. You really don't need to keep the body guessing. Here's why, plus a better way to get strong.
October 28
The 4 Best Recovery Methods You're Not Using
No recovery, no progress. Here are four recovery methods every serious lifter or athlete should be using.
Tip: Do Pull-Throughs for Stronger Squats and a Great Butt
Figure competitors and guys who squat 900 pounds have something in common. They use cable pull-throughs to build great posterior chains. Here's how.
October 27
You Don't Know How to Curl
Exactly how you perform a curl can mean the difference between having puny biceps and big biceps. Here's how to curl to double your rate of growth.
Tip: Do EMOM Sets for Strength & Conditioning
Doing one set every minute forces you to keep rest times strict and pushes intensity. Here's how to do them.
October 26
Build a Brick House Backside with RDLs
Romanian deadlifts (RDLs) work your entire posterior chain. But which version is best for you? How many sets and reps? Find out here.
Tip: Fire Up Your Glutes With This Exercise
This is like a concentration curl for your butt. Here's how to do it.
October 25
Tip: Change Your Grip for a Stronger Overhead Press
These two simple tweaks can boost pressing strength for bigger, stronger delts. Check 'em out.
October 24
Tip: Use a Wide Grip on Upright Rows
Use a wider grip to build more muscle. Avoid pulling the elbows above shoulder height to prevent injury.
October 23
The Complete Power Look Program
The look of power cannot be faked. Here's how to build a body that has the "go" to back up the "show".
Tip: Do Hamstring Curls Before Squats
Pre-pumped hamstrings will make your squat feel more comfortable and stable.