March 13
The Deadlift Walk
Here's the latest exercise to make you curse us: Imagine doing a heavy deadlift and then going for a stroll. Okay, that doesn't exactly describe the Deadlift Walk, but it comes close.
March 11
Split Stance Lifting for Athletes
Maybe you're a bodybuilder through and through, but you still ought to know how to do some of the "old time" training methods like the split style. Besides, it may just put on some muscle, and that ain't bad.
March 10
More Poliquin Top Tips
More great bodybuilding tips from Charles Poliquin. This time, Charles discusses his favorite power foods, how much protein is needed, whether soreness is a good thing, and a host of other eye-opening topics.
March 5
The Revised and Improved Bigger Arms Challenge
Add almost an inch of muscle to your arms in a short amount of time. Here are the exercises to do and exactly how to do them.
March 4
Poliquin's Top 20 Tips
A summary of Coach Poliquin’s best stuff, from sets and reps to the best exercise choices for your goals.
March 3
5 Ways to Boost Testosterone
Optimize your T levels with these training and diet tips.
February 27
T-Nation Strength and Size Roundtable - Part 3
The epic roundtable concludes with a discussion of nutrition, supplementation, and recovery, along with some final thoughts and musings by Clay Hyght on why "girls like guys who take them for granted."
February 26
T-Nation Strength and Size Roundtable - Part 2
In part 2 of our training roundtable, our moderator asks Dave Tate whether you have to look strong to be strong, causing Dave Tate to get really red and start busting up stuff.
February 25
T-Nation Strength and Size Roundtable - Part 1
A cadre of coaches discuss various bodybuilding and powerlifting topics, including the wisdom of trying to build size and strength at the same time, and the relative benefits of isolation movements vs. compound movements.
February 20
5 Things You Need to Know About Every Exercise
You may know the name of a particular exercise, but do you know what the agonists in the movement are? How about the synergists? Hrrummpph! And you call yourself a weightlifter!
February 18
Exercise Misconceptions - Part 2
Finally, some ammo to use against those putzes who insist on benching with their feet in the air. Craig also makes the case that chin-ups are a better lat exercise than pull-ups. Let the arguments begin!
February 14
The Glute Ham Raise
It's potentially the best hamstring exercise known to man, but it may also be the most difficult and the most humbling. Luckily, even doing it half-assed is hugely effective.
February 13
Recovery Methods 101
Dan John's been dragging his calloused butt across Terra Firma for a relatively long time, but he only recently realized he'd been wasting a lot of time on assistance exercises and aerobics.
February 12
3 Fat Loss Steps
She did 15 minutes on the elliptical trainer. Then she did arm curls, leg extensions, straight leg raises, and side bends-lots of side bends. In short, she was doing everything wrong.
The Ankle Paradox
Ten ways to fix and prevent ankle injuries.
February 11
Let's Get Nasty
Add size to your frame by adding weight to the bar. Here are four methods to use.
February 7
Big Jim's Plateau-Busting Surge Routine
We love the workouts that make you ache, the ones that make you shake your fist at the heavens above. This one involves doing one-rep maxes with 60-second negatives, followed by some nice drop sets.
The Iso Push-up
It's probably the simplest training method imaginable, but it's oh-so effective in promoting shoulder stability and building power and strength. All it takes is a minute and thirty seconds, three times a week.
February 4
Exercise Misconceptions - Part 1
Most personal trainers couldn't pour piss out of a boot if the instructions were printed on the heel, so when it comes to squats and deadlifts, their advice is usually dead wrong.