Tip: Surprising New Research on Rep Ranges
If you train upper body with this specific rep range while working the lower body with another specific range, you'll make lots more progress.
February 18
Tip: Muscle Building Exercises for Weightlifters
Love the Olympic lifts but also want to look like you lift? Add these accessory moves to your plan.
February 17
Tip: Build Glutes with Accommodating Resistance
Smoke that butt with these two banded exercise variations.
February 16
Tip: Stretch Your Lats From Top to Bottom
Add this tweak to your favorite stretch and really loosen up those tight lats.
February 15
Tip: Stop Maxing Out for No Damn Reason
If you're not a powerlifter, or it's not the right time in your training cycle, then going for a PR is just plain dumb. Here's why.
Get Abs Without Being Skinny and Weak
Being big is great, but being big with visible abs is a thousand times better. Here's how to get there.
Tip: Get a Great Workout in Half the Time
A new study shows that this method of weight training works great, and it can cut your workout time in half.
February 14
Tip: Why You Need a Cheap Stopwatch
Sure, your phone has a timer, but taking a stopwatch to the gym can help you ramp up training density without distractions. Here's how.
Train Size, Then Strength: A 10-Week Program
Train for size for a few weeks and then strength. It works better for both goals. Here's why, along with a sample 10-week plan.
Tip: Your Hatred of the Smith Machine is Dumb
Pro bodybuilders, hot fitness chicks, strongmen, and even powerlifters sometimes use the Smith machine. Here's why.
February 13
The 5 Most Dangerous Deadlift Mistakes
Why do smart lifters let their technique go haywire? Ego lifting? Unawareness? Here are the most common problems.
Tip: Fix That Butt Wink!
Do you tuck your tail when you squat? Not good. Here’s how to fix it.
February 12
Tip: The Truth About Progressive Overload
Sure, try to add more weight to the bar, but understand that it has its limits, and it's not that great for building mass. Here's why.
Tip: The Optimal Amount of Time Off
Now we know exactly how much time we can take off between training and a strength competition. Check out the new science.
February 11
Tip: The Surprising Truth About Negatives
A meta-study looks at whether lowering a weight slowly really builds more muscle than lifting it fast.
February 10
Tip: Slow Gains? 3 Things You Might Be Missing
People will try the weirdest diets and workouts, but many won't do the simple things proven to work. Here are three of them.
February 9
Breast Implants For Girls Who Lift
Everything a weight-lifting woman ever wanted to know about breast implants but was afraid to ask.
February 8
Tip: Do You Need to Do Front Raises?
Probably not. Here's why, plus a better exercise for most lifters.
The Most Important Movement Pattern
Here's how to get your hips moving properly and blast through deadlifts, pull-throughs, RDL's, and kettlebell swings.
Tip: How to Look Good for the Ladies
You really want to know? Paul Carter has some life advice for you, and also some bodybuilding advice.