June 10
How Deep Should I Squat?
Not everyone was meant to squat deep, but a simple test will tell you how deep you can safely go. And if "butt wink" is a problem, there are easy ways to fix it.
June 9
Steroids: The Birth of a Demon
The real story you've never heard behind the demonization of steroids, from Ben Johnson and Lyle Alzado to Barry Bonds and Lance Armstrong.
June 6
20-Minute Muscle Builder
All you need is a bar, a bench, and 20 spare minutes to build a strong and muscular body. Want to lean up too? Add 4 minutes.
June 5
The 10 Rules of the Ancestral Athlete
To perform like a high-tech ass-kicking machine you sometimes need to look to the past, remove the clutter and simplify.
June 4
Isometric Exercises That Work!
Isometric training works for building muscle, but you've probably been doing it all wrong. Here's how to get real results with isometrics.
June 3
The Simple Deadlift Program
This once-per-week deadlift program will give you a 20-50 pound increase in 1RM over a 16-week period.
June 2
Cardio Kills
Endurance training may make you leaner, but it'll eat up muscle, damage your cardiovascular system, elevate cortisol, put you in an acidic state, and might just kill you.
May 30
Olympic Lifting For Bodybuilders
Dozens of top bodybuilders, including Arnold, have used Olympic lifting to build their physiques. So why haven't you? It could be just what you need.
May 27
A CrossFit Apology
Christian Thibaudeau used to make fun of CrossFit athletes, but since he began coaching them, they've taught him a few valuable things... along with earning his respect.
May 26
Ab Training Made Simple
You only need two or three exercises to build your abs. The trick is to choose the right exercises and breathe correctly while doing them. Here's how.
May 23
Full-Body Workouts of the Legends
The full-body routines of guys like Gironda and Schwarzenegger work as well today as they did 40 or 50 years ago.
May 22
Reflexive Strength and Spider-Man
Get shredded and increase your "secret" reflexive strength. But remember, with great abs come great responsibility.
May 21
Heavier Squats Real Fast
Post-activation potentiation, bottoms-up squats, and smart warm-ups are the keys to a new PR.
May 16
Dips: The Upper Body Squat
Dips are awesome, but you better learn proper form and how to dose them. Once that's done, try ring dips, countdowns, combos, and dead stops.
May 15
4 Cracks in Your Programming
Too often, advanced lifters allow small errors to slip through the cracks of an otherwise tight program. Here's how to fix them.
May 14
Testosterone Replacement Therapy: Safe or Deadly?
The lawyers, the media, and supposedly science are saying that testosterone might kill you. Could they be right?
May 13
From 0 to 100: Know Your Percentages!
Each training percentage, from zero to 100% of your 1RM, has a distinct effect on speed, power, and hypertrophy. Here’s how to use that info wisely.
May 9
4 Scary New Ways to Squat
When you live in a dangerous world you sometimes need to train in a "dangerous" manner to be ready for it.
May 8
New Rules of the Overhead Press
Very few lifters know how to perform the overhead press correctly. Stand out from the crowd and learn to nail this sucker.