Tip: Blow Up Your Deadlift with this Exercise
A lot of times, your deadlift stalls out because you lack isometric strength in your lats. Let's fix that... and build some new mass too.
December 21
Tip: Pre-Stimulation Hamstring Training
Use this simple technique to build bigger, stronger hams.
The Final Word: Free Weights vs. Machines
Some say free weights are best. Some say machines are best. They're both being narrow-minded. Here's the real science.
Tip: Do This to Finally See Your Abs
Research figures out what's been missing from your ab workouts. Here's how to make those shy buggers push through and show themselves.
December 20
Tip: Pogo – The Ultimate Plyo For Calves
Set your calves on fire with this athletic exercise.
December 19
Tip: The 2:1 Technique for Big Legs
Hammer your hamstrings without all the joint stress and CNS fatigue. Here's how.
From Wheelchair to Wheels
Coach Lee Boyce blew out both knees. The unconventional rules he used to bring himself back can help anyone with a musculoskeletal injury.
Tip: The Best Triceps Isolation Exercise
This exercise, combined with a special training technique, will blow up even the most stubborn triceps. Take a look.
December 18
Tip: The Right Reps for Strong Hammies
When it comes to building hamstrings, your rep range matters. Here's what to do.
December 17
Every Day is Calf Day
Drop the genetics excuse, Mr. Thermometer Calves. Train them first every time you hit the gym using these exercises and special techniques.
Tip: Sprinters vs. Marathoners – What You Don't Know
Do their physiques say something about their training styles, or is there something else going on? Here's the real story.
December 16
Tip: The Next-Level Leg Press
Ramp up the tension and slap some new muscle onto your legs with this little trick.
December 15
Tip: Social Media Workouts vs. Real Training
Bands, chains, boxes, agility drills. They have their place, but there's some really bad info out there. Here's what you need to know.
Tip: Do the Viking Press in Your Gym
You've seen this lift in strongman competitions. Here's how to do it in a regular gym and smash those delts.
December 14
Tip: Don't Cut Your Rest Periods Short
Short on time? Don't rest less between sets or you'll interfere with your gains. Try this instead.
6 Easy Exercises You Won't Be Able to Do
Maybe you're pretty strong. Great. But that just increases the odds that you can't do these easy movements that would allow you to get even stronger.
Tip: The 60 Second Warm-Up
Here's a fantastic way to get your body ready to lift. And it'll only take about a minute.
December 13
Tip: Does Your Training Split Really Matter?
What's best? Longer, less frequent workouts or shorter, more frequent workouts? Here's what the research says.
December 12
Tip: Find YOUR Most Effective Exercises
Grab a pen and a piece of paper and do this. It'll help you trim the fluff off your workout plan and get focused on the movements that matter.
6 Changes Veteran Lifters Need to Make
If you're getting older, and we sure hope you are, you'll need to tweak how you train to keep the gains coming. Here's what to do.