April 17
Better Than Thrusters
Barbell thrusters are known for hypertrophy + heart-pounding intensity, but they have a lot of drawbacks. Here are two better methods.
April 16
Is Powerlifting Hurting Bodybuilding?
The influence of powerlifting has both helped and hindered those training for size. Here's how to find the perfect balance.
April 15
Traps Are the New Abs
Every skinny, weak guy has abs. Big deal. Traps are the true sign of strength. Here's how to make yours huge.
April 14
10 Things Every Lifter Should Try
What training strategies and exercises work best for you? Only you can figure that out. Here's a smart list to help you get started.
April 13
The Core Training Reality Check
Let's bust three ab training myths, test for real abdominal strength, and learn the best way to build a strong, athletic core.
April 10
8 Workout Mistakes You're Probably Making
Training abs at the wrong time, using dumb supersets, “pulling a CrossFit,” and other programming mistakes that nearly everyone makes.
April 9
The Stage System
One training system to rule them all? Whether your goal is strength, size, or athletic speed, this method will take you to the next level.
April 8
Log Your Training Like a Boss
If you're not recording your workouts, you're wasting your time. Here are the essentials your training journal needs to contain.
April 7
5 Things Exercise Nazis Get Wrong
They advocate good form and safety, but are they keeping you small and weak? Train like a fragile flower and you'll look like one too.
April 3
11 Guidelines for a Great Bench Press
Weak benchers do flyes, pec deck, and machine presses – everything except what they need to be doing, which is bench, bench, bench.
April 2
The Truth About Barefoot Training
The barefoot-training trend started strong, but ended with armies of people with gimpy feet. They were on the right track, though. Here's what they did wrong.
April 1
The 3 Essential Workout Methods for Muscle
There are three training mechanisms that contribute to building muscle. You need to use all of them to grow. Here's how.
March 31
No More Strong Fat Guys
You don't have to be fat to lift a ton of weight. And the right kind of conditioning will accelerate recovery and make you stronger.
March 30
5 Simple Ways to Get Stronger
You can make strength training really complicated or you can make it really simple. Let's keep it simple and get wicked strong.
March 27
Top 5 Exercises for Real World Performance
Functional training doesn't mean doing silly circus tricks with baby weights. Here are five functional exercises that actually work.
March 26
3 Keys to a Big, Injury-Free Bench Press
Lift big-ass weights without pain using these three very advanced techniques.
March 20
The 12 Minute Fix for Abs and Glutes
Work the core, glutes, and even shoulders together while burning loads of body fat in one excruciating exercise sequence.
March 19
No-Weights Calf Training
Calves are tough to grow. Take this simple test of strength, then use the no-machines workout provided to finally add some meat to yours.
March 17
Bodybuilder Breaks World Squat Record
Pro bodybuilder Amit Sapir shattered the world record in the raw squat. Ten minutes later, he did it again. Here's how.