Tip: The Perfect Number of Sets for Growth
Don't do more sets and reps than you need to. All it does is eat into your recovery and slow down gains. Details here.
March 4
Tip: The Best Chest Exercise Since 1911
For complete chest development, don't forget this classic. Bonus: There's a new way to do it for even better results. Check this out.
March 1
Tip: Do More Reps for Real Life Strength
Here's why everyone needs to add some higher-rep sets to their workouts.
Lifters Need to Lift More Often
Hitting each muscle once per week works for newbies, but not for experienced lifters. Here's why and what to do about it.
February 28
Tip: Go Heavy Without Going Heavy
For the experienced lifter, this effective training method allows you to build strength without all the risky 1RMs.
The 5 Most Effective Deadlift Alternatives
Whether you're working around an injury, need a break from deadlifting, or just hate the deadlift for some reason, try these proven alternatives.
February 27
Tip: Deadlift – Trunk Flexion vs. Hip Flexion
Hip flexion good. Trunk flexion bad. Here's why and what each looks like so you can make sure your form is correct.
7 Ways to Scare Your Body Into Getting Stronger
You can't just keep slapping on more weight forever. Sooner or later, you have to use other methods to keep muscle growing. Here are the 7 best ways to do it.
Tip: Build Quads & Glutes, Even With a Bad Back
Low back acting up? You can still train your lower body hard. Try this.
February 26
Tip: The Deadlift & The Nervous System
Deadlifts are awesome, but they can also smash your CNS. Here's why and how to avoid it.
Tip: The Best Way to Boost Time Under Tension
For best results, should you do slow reps or just more reps per set? Check out the new science here.
February 25
Tip: The Fishing Rod and the Hitch
Don't make these two deadlifting errors. Here's what they look like and how to fix them.
February 24
Tip: The Most Underrated Factor in Training
Spoiler alert: It's tempo. Here's how to manipulate it for hypertrophy, strength, and even fat loss.
February 23
Tip: Stop Bouncing Your Deadlifts
Most of the time you're just cheating yourself... and you look stupid. Here's why it completely trashes the training effect.
Better Than CrossFit and Powerlifting
Powerlifting has a total – the sum of its three lifts. CrossFit has a total too. But are they really the best tests of athleticism? Enter the Pendlay total.
February 22
Tip: A Recovery Protocol for Power Athletes
What happens when you combine several popular recovery methods? This new study tested it out.
February 21
Tip: Bicep Tears and Back Problems
Deadlifting with a mixed grip (one hand under, one hand over) is a mistake for most lifters.
February 20
Tip: Squatting Misses This Leg Muscle
Squats rock, but they actually don't give you complete quad development. Here's what gets skipped and what exercise will fix it.
5 Alternatives to a Painful Squat
If squatting causes pain in your low back, knees, or shoulders, try one of these pain-free exercises that'll still get you big and strong.
February 19
Tip: No Need to Hate on Lifting Straps
Straps are used by pro bodybuilders, figure competitors, strongmen, and even powerlifters, so why the outrage? Here's how to use them wisely.