Tip: Don't Use a Mixed Grip When Deadlifting
If you always used a mixed grip when deadlifting, you'll get injured. Instead, master the hook grip. Here's how.
October 21
The 5 Most Painful Ways to Build Muscle
Enjoy pain? Increasing metabolic stress is the single most overlooked aspect of training for size. Try these torturous techniques.
Tip: Tighten Your Waist With Old-School Vacuums
Train the transverse abdominis with the vacuum exercise for a harder, tighter waist.
October 20
Tip: Do This to Make Push-Ups More Effective
Use the arrow formation. Your head and hands should form an arrow shape, not a T shape.
October 19
Tip: Use This Workout to Build Your Puny Calves
To add size to the calves you must remove the stretch-reflex and perform loaded stretching.
October 18
Tip: Do No-Carb Cardio in the Morning
Don't do your cardio fully fasted, but avoid carbs. You'll protect muscle and burn more fat.
October 17
Tip: Do Harder, Fewer Reps for Great Abs
Recruit more muscle by tensing hard before every rep of an ab exercise.
October 16
Tip: Do Farmer's Walks Like This to Get Ripped
This loaded carry beats everything when it comes to metabolic conditioning and fat loss. Here's why, plus two ways to do it.
October 15
4 Back Exercises You're Screwing Up
Even advanced lifters mess up these exercises. Fix these four common mistakes to build a bigger, stronger back. Here's how.
Tip: Take the Hang Pull-Up Test
Take this quick test of grip strength, then ramp it up and see if you can pass the 5 minute pull-up challenge.
October 14
Strength Training for Women
Women can often get away with sloppy technique, but should strive for perfection anyway.
Tip: Do These 3 Heavy Movements or Stay Weak
Deadlifts, overhead presses, and farmer's walks are the most important exercises. Here's why.
October 13
Tip: Make Triceps Training More Effective
When you do triceps extensions, use a decline bench instead of a flat bench.
October 12
How to Build Your Own Training Program
Train on your own terms! You should know how to write your own training programs without depending on anyone else. Here's how to do it.
Tip: For Bigger Arms, Do Slow Hammer Curls
Build a bigger brachialis by using slow contractions and 20 second squeezes at the top of each rep.
October 8
Stretching is Dead: A Better Method
Regular stretching and mobility drills have nothing on this. Stretch with weights and you'll not only increase mobility, you'll get stronger. Here's how.
October 7
The 6 Laws of Lifting
If your gains in strength or size have come to a halt, you're probably breaking one of these time-tested training principles. Find out here.
October 6
The Complete Guide to Barbell Squats
To be strong, you have to squat. But which barbell variation is best for you? Low bar, high bar, front, overhead? Find out here.
October 5
The Cure for Fat Guts & Flat Butts
It's not just about looking sexy. Bellies that stick out and glutes that don't are signs of other problems. Here's how to fix them.
October 2
What You Don't Know About BOSU Balls
Newbies and bad personal trainers love them. Experienced lifters and most coaches hate them. Here are the actual facts.