December 19
Tip: The Most Misused Machine in the Gym
It's supposed to train your glutes and hamstrings, but most people just wreck their low backs. Here's how to use the GHD correctly.
Tip: The Back Burner
Finish off your back workout with a few rounds of this. Bonus: It'll wake up your rhomboids too, which will help improve your crappy posture.
December 17
The 4 Best Ways to Reignite Chest Growth
What you do AFTER your heavy barbell work makes all the difference in the world. Here's how to get your chest growing again.
Tip: No More Forearm Pain From Benching
Bench press heavy enough for long enough and your forearms will get cranky. The hammer press can fix that.
December 16
The Deload: Everything You Need Know
Most people don't need to deload because their workouts are wimpy. Here's how to tell if you're worthy of a deload, along with how to do it.
Tip: 5 Heavy Band Exercises for Legs & Glutes
No access to big weights? These banded exercises will get the job done.
December 14
Tip: 3 New Ways to Blow Up Your Legs
These landmine exercises aren't for sissies. Check 'em out.
December 13
Tip: Pummel Your Abs with Butt Scratchers
Weird name for a weird-looking (but effective) exercise. Do this one while no one is looking!
December 12
Question of Strength 60
What are the best strength and muscle-building methods? And can resistance bands ever replace weights? Coach Thibaudeau answers.
December 11
Tip: Set Your Hammies and Glutes on Fire
Build a stronger backside with this new twist on a classic exercise.
December 10
Tip: Master the Leg Press
Just a few simple tips can help you get more out of the leg press. Here they are.
December 9
Tip: How to Peak for a Powerlifting Meet
The truth about supercompensation, plus strategies for pre-competition nutrition and supplementation.
December 8
Tip: Do SST for a Mind-Blowing Pump
Scientists find that a particular style of training can immediately stretch out the seams of your T Nation shirt. Info here.
December 7
Tip: BFR for Big Arms
Blood flow restriction training. Occlusion training. Kinda-crazy training. Whatever you call it, it works. Here's what you need to know.
December 6
4 Reasons You've Got No Rear Delts
The rear delts are arguably the hardest muscle to isolate. Here are 4 things you can do to start feeling your delts, probably for the very first time.
Tip: 7 New Ways to Attack Your Core
Your abs will look great and you'll develop the full-body tension needed for the big lifts. And your abs will look great. Wait, did we mention that?
December 5
3 Psych Skills for Strength Training
Are you standing in the way of your own goals? Here’s how to tackle the mental side of getting bigger, leaner, and stronger.
Tip: Nail the Walking Lunge
Grab a barbell and take a walk. Here's the right way to lunge.
December 4
Build a Monster Squat
Wanna squat more weight? Your weakest links must get stronger. Here's how to find and fix them.