Tip: The Next Level Plank
Turn the boring plank into a full-body exercise with this challenging variation.
September 28
Building a Bigger Yoke
Because nothing says "I am strong" quite like a monstrous set of traps and a beer keg for a neck.
September 27
Charles Poliquin: 1961-2018
Charles Poliquin, T Nation's first strength coach and a true game changer in this field, has passed away.
Tip: Triceps Training – The Missing Angle
You need some direct work to maximally strengthen the triceps. Here's the angle most people miss, which leaves some strength on the table.
Core Training for Big, Heavy Dudes
Big and tall guys have lousy leverages. They need to do core exercises tailored to their size. Check these out.
September 26
Tip: The Missing Exercise for Pumped Pecs
Bench presses and push-ups are great, but they don't strengthen the entire chest. Here's what to add to chest day.
Overload Chest Training: 7 New Exercises
You can lower more weight than you can lift. Here are 7 unique exercises that take advantage of that fact and shock your chest into growing.
September 25
Tip: ACTN3 – The Muscle Gene
Here's what you need to know about this tricky gene and its variants.
How to Get Someone to Work Out
Trying to get your significant other or a relative into the gym? Want to help a friend get motivated? Check out these 11 tips.
September 24
Tip: The 10 Best Cross-Body Exercises
Boost all-around strength and real-world athletic performance with these moves.
Tip: Don't Add Weight to Your Pull-Ups
So you can do 8 decent pull-ups. Big deal. You're still not ready to do the weighted version. Do these instead.
September 23
Tip: A Better Way to Calculate Body Fat Percentage?
Science gives us a new way to figure out how much fat we're carrying. All you need is a tape measure. But is it any better than BMI?
Tip: 4 Simple Ways to Build a Stronger Grip
Strengthen your grip and boost your deadlift, pull-up, row, and more. Here's how.
September 22
Tip: The Missing CrossFit Movement
CrossFit workouts hit every fitness quality, but they do fall a bit short in one important area.
Tip: Static Stretch For Only This Long
Holding a static stretch for precisely this many seconds before doing a lift increases performance.
September 21
Rippetoe Goes Off
Rip has a few questions for you about unilateral exercises, imbalances, exercise variety, and why you're such a wussy.
Tip: The 4 Single-Leg Exercises You Need
Improve your strength, performance, and overall physique with these moves.
September 20
Tip: The Right Overhead Press for You
Not everyone is ready for the barbell. Are you? Find out here and double check your form.
The Problem With Heavy Weights
Sounds like blasphemy, but chasing numbers on the bar can sometimes wreck your gains. Here's why, plus four ways to fix the problem.
Tip: The 4 Things That Trigger Muscle Growth
Sadly, many lifters only know about a couple of these. Here's a quick hypertrophy refresher course.