June 30
Get Big Again: Your Return-To-Action Plan
Taking time off from the gym isn't a setback... as long as you come back with the right plan. Here it is.
Tip: 4 Exercises for an Extreme V-Taper
Want cobra lats? Add these to your back workouts.
June 29
Tip: Get a Grip for a Better Hamstrings
Trying to build stronger hamstrings and keep your back healthy? Here's what to do.
June 28
Tip: The 8-Hour Weight Vest Diet
Science says this will help you lose a pound of fat per week without changing your diet. Details here.
June 27
Tip: The Ultimate Morning Routine for Lifters
Want to move better and feel better all damn day... for the rest of your life? Do this short, simple routine every morning.
June 26
4 Strength Tests You Have to Pass
Are you strong on the big barbell lifts? Great! Now take these strength-stability tests to see if you're about to get hurt.
Tip: The Most Butchered Ab Exercise & How to Fix It
People do this exercise wrong. Don't join them. Try this variation and turn on your abs instantly.
June 24
Forget PRs. First Own the Weight!
Here's how to master a weight before you even think about going heavier. You'll build more strength, more size, and avoid injury.
June 23
12 Best Alternative Back & Chest Exercises
Don't let a crowded gym derail your workout. Here's what to do on back and chest day.
The Truth About Time Under Tension
Is time under tension really important for hypertrophy? Let's take a deep dive into that topic.
June 22
Tip: Stretch Bands Work as Well as Weights
A meta-study concludes that training with elastic bands builds strength just as well as free weights or machines. No, really.
June 21
Tip: Surprising News About Calf Training
New research may change the way you train calves and, for that matter, the way you train every body part.
June 20
Tip: The Thick Back Trick
Make your rows even more effective. All you need is a cheap little accessory... and you probably already have it.
June 19
6 Stupid Exercises That Need to Die
With apologies to CrossFit, the Marines, and even NASA, there are some exercises that are just plain dumb. Here they are.
Tip: Fix Your Hips with a Foam Pad
Using half-kneeling lifts? They're great... until they wreck your hips and back. Here's the simple fix.
June 18
How to Keep Building Your Busted Shoulders
Live with an icepack on your shoulder? These tactics for training through and around injuries (while also rehabbing) are mandatory.
Tip: 3 Lateral Raise Variations You Haven't Tried
Pack more muscle onto your medial delts to get that capped, superhero look. Here's how.
June 17
10 Exercises for Big Triceps & Strong Lockouts
Hit a new pressing PR and stretch out the sleeves of your T-shirts. Add a few of these into your program.
Tip: 5 New Ways to Build Your Shoulders
Want stronger delts? Add a few of these challenging variations to your upper-body day.