May 17
Tip: Smoke Your Legs With an EZ-Bar
It's not just for arm day, you meathead. Try these awesome lower-body exercises.
May 16
The Truth About Rest-Pause Training
If you look at the research, you'll see that rest-pause training isn't what it's cracked up to be. Here's why.
May 15
Stop Stretching, Start Lifting
The right kind of lifting will increase mobility and flexibility better than stretching or goofy mobility drills. And you'll build muscle too. Check this out.
Tip: Assisted Dips – Useful or Just a Sissy Exercise?
You may be surprised. Check this out.
May 14
Stop Squatting and Deadlifting So Damn Much
Sure, the big 3 lifts are great, but experienced lifters need to stop chasing numbers for a while and fix their weak links. Here's why and how to do it.
Tip: The Best Power and Conditioning Test
You need both anaerobic power and aerobic capacity to be a great lifter and athlete. Test them both with this simple challenge.
May 13
Tip: The Strength Athlete's Mistake
This common error makes it harder to set squat and deadlift PR's, and it may even leave you injured.
May 12
Tip: Simple Power Training for Muscle
More power equals more muscle and more athleticism. Here's an easy way to toss in some power-building movements before your workout.
May 10
The 10-6-10 Method for Size
To really grow, you have to do concentric, eccentric, and even isometric reps. Here's a training method that combines all three in one set.
Tip: 3 Reasons Trap Bar Deadlifts Are King
For non-powerlifters, trap bar deads beat the pants off the barbell variation. Here's why.
May 9
Ask Us Anything 04
Can banging a bodybuilder make you fail a drug test? Can anyone build 19-inch arms? Is soreness necessary? All this and more!
Tip: The Truth About the Bad Girl Machine
Can strength athletes actually benefit from the adductor and abductor machine? Here's what you need to know.
May 8
Tip: Got Angry Knees? Squat Like This
You don't have to ditch all your leg training when your knees are acting up. Try this squat variation instead.
May 6
Pump and Grunt – New Biceps Finishers
Try these grueling training methods while the wuss boys next to you are doing their stale barbell curls for 3 sets of 10.
May 5
Tip: Death by Dumbbell – The Workout
Got about 10 minutes? Then you've got time to do this wicked one-dumbbell workout.
May 3
3 Dumb Rules That Don't Apply Anymore
Why high-rep barbell work, heavy machine work, and partials all have a place in your training... that is, if you want to grow.
Tip: The Russian Core Exercise
This forgotten core movement will make you better at just about any physical activity. Check it out.
May 2
Why You're Wrong About Machine Training
Stop feeling all superior because you avoid machines. A combo of free weights and machines is best. Here's why.
May 1
Tip: Why You Need Spider Curls
This classic bodybuilding exercise deserves a place in your workout. Here's why and how to do it right.