January 28
The 8-Week Calf Blitzkrieg
Too often, lifters assume what works for the chest works for the calves. Not so. Here, finally, is the definitive calf-training article.
January 24
Hungarian Oak Leg Blast
We don't have a picture of him in the article. We don't even know his name. But this alleged monster's training program was too compelling to pass up because of a technicality.
January 23
10 Reasons You're Still Jacked Up
This is going to be the best training year ever, only you're so jacked up you can barely go number two without having a troop of Boy Scouts lower you onto the toilet seat. Lifter, heal thyself!
January 21
The 2008 Alphabet of Manliness
From A to Z, Tony G's got some ideas about every bodybuilding, diet, and performance topic you can think of, not to mention some appealing notions about hottie Kate Beckinsale. A very cool, fun, and informative article.
January 16
From Brain to Biceps
If you've been reading Testosterone for any length of time, you've figured out that each article is just another piece of the weightlifting puzzle. This one's about a big piece of the puzzle, one that's often neglected: the brain.
January 14
Question of Strength 42
Q & A with one of the world's premier strength coaches.
January 4
The Deadlift From Hell
It may just be the biggest of the big compound movements. Find out why this hellacious exercise is a favorite of Charles Poliquin!
January 3
So You Think You Know Strong
Are you strong? Like really strong? Find out here.
January 2
The Mobility Complex
We'll admit it. Warm-ups suck. They're no fun, but we realize their importance. Luckily, Jeremy Frisch has come up with a couple that are hugely effective while still being tolerable to us warm-up haters.
January 1
Pump Down the Volume
Do less to build more muscle? The pros and cons of low volume training.
December 31
Progressions for Hypertrophy and Fat Loss
A program is only as good as its progressions. Why? Because once you adapt to the challenges, they stop working. Here's what to do to continue losing fat and building muscle.
December 27
It Looked Good on Paper
Certain things look good on paper, but most don't pan out. For instance, Eric Cressey thinks wave loading is a bunch of hooey, as are weight gain powders and, believe it or not, the notion that external rotation movements are a cure all.
Single Dummbell Overhead Squats
Those guys who think planks and Bosu Ball triceps kickbacks are giving their core a good workout are poor, pathetic slobs. If you really want to work the core, you've got to raise the weight over your head.
December 26
The Mobility-Stability Continuum
There's a difference between mobility and stability. Mobility is the ability to produce a desired movement, while stability is the ability to resist an undesired movement. Knowing the difference is the key to performance.
December 24
Max Load Training in the Real World
Scott Abel says that maximum load isn't the same thing as maximum weight and he wonders why most people don't get this. How much you can lift isn't the deciding factor; the deciding factor is how much stress a muscle endures.
December 21
The Luke Sauder Calf Routine
This is probably the most blistering, pain-inducing calf routine you'll ever try. Make sure you first line up some Boy Scouts working on their merit badges to help you walk from your bed to the bathroom.
December 19
The Third-World Squat
You should be able to perform a strict rock-bottom squat, at least with bodyweight. Here’s why and how to achieve it.
December 18
A New Angle on Cable Training
Your teacher always said that ditching math class would come back to bite you on the butt and she was right. Luckily, Nick Tumminello is here to show you how vector mathematics can improve your workouts. (Really.)
December 14
Heavy Supports
With squats, fear is often the limiting factor. Part of us is afraid that a big weight will flatten us like a pancake and make people want to pour syrup onto us. Heavy Supports will cure that fear.