August 31
Tip: Sport Specific Skill vs. Functional Exercise
Here's why reenacting sports movements in the gym doesn't transfer to athletic performance.
How Long Should I Rest Between Sets?
If a trainer says to always rest 3 minutes between sets, he's an idiot. Here are the 9 things you need to consider to get the best results.
Tip: The Real Cause of Muscle Cramps
It's not dehydration. Here's the real problem and how to prevent it.
August 30
Tip: Do the Chop & Lift for a Powerful Core
Use time under tension and these exercises to build core strength that transfers into real-world athleticism.
Tip: Paused vs. Touch-and-Go Deadlifts
There's a time and place for each style. Here's what you need to know.
August 29
Tip: Open Up Your Hips
Neurologically locked hips can limit your lifting and athletic performance. Try these drills to feel better fast.
August 28
Tip: Do Your Workout Backwards
Tomorrow, do your workout as planned but reverse the order of the exercises. Here's why.
Tip: A New Way To Use a Trap Bar
Build your lats, delts, chest, triceps, and abs at the same time. Here's how.
August 27
Tip: Build Your Back by Stretching Your Pecs
Do this drill before training your back. It'll fix those tight pecs which make it difficult to recruit your upper back muscles.
August 26
Tip: Master the Death Press
Add this exercise to your arsenal to build strong and stable shoulders.
Tip: The 2 Minute Chin-Up Test
Find out how strong your biceps and lats really are.
August 25
Tip: Squat This Far Down for Best Results
Looks like partials aren’t so bad after all. Here’s how and why you should start adding them to your squats.
August 24
Tip: The Breathing Squat Challenge
Force new leg growth with this classic training method. Here's how to do it.
The 6 Toughest Drop Set Workouts
Regular lifters do regular sets. Ambitious lifters do drop sets. Crazy mothers do mechanical drop sets. Be a crazy mother. Here's how.
August 23
7 Smarter Exercises for Delts, Abs & Legs
Here's how to upgrade some of your favorite exercises to make them even more effective.
Tip: How to Train Your Calves Without a Machine
Here's how to hit your calves in your home gym without having to buy a calf machine.
August 22
Tip: Ditch This Exercise
There's a much better way to train the core and obliques. Take a look.
150 Pound Back Extensions for Glutes & Hams
Drop the weenie weights, load back extensions heavy, and watch your deadlift PR skyrocket. And you'll build great glutes and hamstrings.
Tip: What You Don't Know About Overtraining
Are you overtraining? That depends a lot on one important factor. Check it out.