Tip: 5 Best Exercises for the Over-35 Lifter
Been lifting hard for years? Add these joint and spine-friendly movements to your program and keep making gains.
December 7
Tip: Crappy Genetics? Deadlift Like This
Suck at deadlifting? If it's a leverage or arm-length issue, here's a tip that'll help you yank big numbers off the floor anyway.
Forget About Squat Depth
Two authorities on squatting think squat depth is arbitrary and senseless. Here are 5 things about squats that they think are much more important.
Tip: The Best Calf Exercise Just Got Practical
It's the best hypertrophy exercise for calves, but you've probably never used it because it's, well, awkward. Well, not anymore.
December 6
Therapeutic Weight Lifting
Does stretching, foam rolling and all that recovery stuff make you want to slit your wrists? Here's how to lift in a way that's therapeutic.
December 5
10 High-Performance Calf Exercises
Calf exercises for athletes and those who want to move like them. Oh yeah, and they'll build bigger, stronger calves too.
Tip: Big ROM, Bigger Gains
Here's why range of motion is so important for gaining muscle mass. Do your favorite exercises pass the test?
December 4
Tip: The Push-Up for Total Body Power
Nail your core. Build your triceps. Try this athletic push-up variation.
How To Build Meaty Hamstrings
Are your hammies on the puny side even though you train them? Here's how to build them with science and sweat.
Tip: The Recovery Intrusive Deadlift
Yes, do deadlifts. But program them wisely or you'll crash and burn. Here's why and what to do about it.
December 3
Tip: The 1-Plate Deficit Deadlift
This is probably the most productive change you can make with your deadlift training. Here's why.
Tip: The Trap Bar Death March
Short on time? Here's a nasty, versatile, total-body workout.
December 2
Tip: Grow Your Quads by 12 Percent in 2 Weeks
A new study shows how you can use ordinary elastic knee wraps to build your legs like never before.
December 1
Tip: Stop Doing Extra Low-Back Work
In most cases, it won't help you increase your deadlift. In fact, it could be the cause of your problem. Here's why and what to do instead.
November 30
Tip: Do the Rack Pull Right
Do rack deadlifts really boost your conventional deadlift strength? Here's what you need to know.
Tip: The Best Single-Leg Exercise for Mass
Unilateral training isn't just for athletes. Here's a one-legged movement that also builds tons of muscle.
November 29
Tip: Accelerate Growth With Antagonist Supersets
Turn up the gains and spend less time in the gym with this classic bodybuilding method.
November 28
Tip: Why You Need Low-Rep Pull-Ups
Instead of using crappy form and wrecking your elbows to get more reps, use these techniques to make the strict pull-up tougher.
9 Hacks for Streamlining Your Workouts
This article will make you feel like you hired an efficiency expert to analyze your workouts and help you throw out all the garbage.
Tip: One Exercise for Posture & Shoulder Health
Many experienced lifters have added the face-pull to their training plan, but here's a challenging variation most haven't tried.