October 22
4 Tough Workout Challenges
Structured routines are best, but sometimes you need to give yourself a challenge to see what you're made of. Give these a shot.
October 21
Beyond 5/3/1 Program 1.1
I spent a ton of time developing this program and believe it stands as my best work, ever.
Timed Carries for Traps, Arms & Core
Build a stronger grip, great abs, monstrous traps, and a serious set of arms with timed sets of heavy carries.
DeFranco Agile 8
A simple warm-up routine that’s helped powerlifters, meatheads, and other anti-mobility dudes feel better and progress faster in their workouts with fewer injuries. Check it out.
October 18
8/6/3 For Size and Strength
This coach dared to mess around with Jim Wendler’s 5/3/1 and tweak it for his athletes. Here’s what happened.
October 17
Violent Jump Squats for Dense Muscle Growth
Doing jump squats will make you powerful while recruiting fast-twitch fibers and giving you dense, muscular legs. Here’s what you need to know.
October 16
The Return of Direct Arm Training
You don’t need direct arm training, just the big basic exercises, right? That’s what some say. Here’s why they’re wrong.
October 15
Wave Ladders for Maximum Strength
Ladders and wave loading are both great ways to build size and strength, but combine them and you get something magical.
October 14
Training While Deployed
A 10-workout program designed to get you bigger, stronger, and combat ready, whether you're in the military or not.
October 11
The Chin-Up Project
Gain an inch on your biceps while building a rock-solid upper body with simple chin-up progressions.
Squats for Those Who Can't Squat
Busted-up veteran lifters often have to abandon the back squat. But they may not need to. Try these variations to keep the leg growth coming.
October 10
Semi-Fasted Cardio Solution
Triple fat loss without losing an ounce of muscle: the smartest, fastest way to lose fat while doing cardio. Here’s how to do it.
October 9
The 3-Day Leg Specialization Program
A 3-day split that targets your legs while still allowing you to maintain size and strength in your upper body.
October 8
Leg Curl First, Squat Later
Squats rule, but doing hamstring curls first will make your legs even bigger and your squats even stronger. Here’s why.
October 7
Exercise Stacking for Fast Gains
Here's how to combine two or more similar exercises in sequence to save time and maximize strength and hypertrophy.
CrossFit and High-Rep Olympic Lifting
Are high-rep Oly lifts dangerous? Will they fail to make you strong? Here's what a variety of experts have to say.
October 4
The Best Exercise for Forearm Workouts
Looking for forearm workouts? Look no further. Here's a simple way to build a pair worthy of respect, admiration, and fear.
October 3
Do You Need the Olympic Lifts?
Do athletes really need to perform Olympic lifts to be fast and explosive? Not really, says this coach. Here’s why.
October 2
Stack-10 Training
Choose a big lift that needs work. Apply the Stack-10 plan. Smash plateaus and pack on new muscle in 6 workouts. Here's how.