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Should Women and Men Train the Same?
Should men and women train as differently as they do? There's a lot of confusion. Here's the truth.
Published on: Mar 3, 2021 -
The Most Important Training Technique to Know This Year
What happens if you take an otherwise normal superset and allow yourself to rest between the exercises? No, you don't lose all your gains. You make a paired set, which is a training style that might be even more super than supersets!
Published on: Jan 4, 2021 -
How To Pass The ACFT Leg Tuck Test
Stumped by the ACFT leg tuck event? Here's your three-pronged plan to nail this tricky event by strategically building the types of strength it demands.
Published on: Sep 11, 2020 -
8 Training Rules to Pass the Army Combat Fitness Test
Don't try to guess your way through the ACFT. Use this guide, train with the perfect balance of intensity and specificity, and stroll into test day confident that you've set yourself up for success!
Published on: Jul 29, 2020 -
8 Legit Moves You Can Do with Seriously Light Weights
Those light dumbbells don't deserve your scorn, they deserve to be part of your training! Here's how to use them to effectively train your shoulders, legs, and core. You'll never look at light weights the same way again!
Published on: Jun 12, 2020 -
The Triple-Duty Shoulder and Trap Exercise Your Upper Body Needs
There's a time and a place for chasing muscle isolation, but sometimes, a single move can give multiple muscle groups exactly what they need. Do this move with any implement and spread the love across your shoulders, traps, and back!
Published on: Mar 6, 2020 -
5 Cable Exercises Better Than the Dumbbell Versions
Dumbbells are great for many things, but in some cases there's a better tool for the job. Head over to the cable stack before your next cable workout, and craft the details of your upper body the right way!
Published on: May 29, 2019 -
How to Choose a Personal Trainer
No matter if you're looking to hire a trainer or you're a trainer looking to be the best at your job, you need to read this. Have the right mindset, ask the right questions, and you'll make the right choice!
Published on: Mar 25, 2019 -
Doing Lots Of Glute Work? Don't Neglect Your Adductors!
Glutes are all the rage, but don't build up one side of the hip while totally forgetting about the other! Here's all the adductor training you need to build a strong, capable lower body.
Published on: Jul 9, 2018 -
The 6 Grittiest Trap Exercises You're Not Doing
Dumbbell and barbell shrugs are great, but they're not where the story of trap development ends. Use these variations to rediscover the good kind of soreness and add some size above your shoulders!
Published on: Apr 17, 2018 -
7 Game-Changing Glute Training Tips
Don't trust the big moves to build your seat of power. Try these techniques, and soon you'll be quoting from the gospel of glutes to any lifter who will listen!
Published on: Feb 13, 2018 -
The 6 Grittiest Paired Sets You're Not Doing
Make your training more efficient, potent, and brutal from head-to-toe by mixing these moves together. Stop wasting your valuable rest time!
Published on: Jan 10, 2018 -
The 6 Grittiest Backside Exercises You're Not Doing
Your hamstrings and glutes are some of the most powerful muscles on your body, and your training for them should be serious business. Use these accessory moves and watch your big lifts go up, and your big muscles get bigger!
Published on: Sep 18, 2017 -
The Complete Guide To Pressing
Don't pick the wrong press for the job. Maximize the payoff of your horizontal and vertical presses to build your strongest chest, shoulders, and arms!
Published on: Aug 7, 2017 -
The 6 Grittiest Quad Moves You're Not Doing
The same old routine got you down? Test your legs and your will against these six quad burners. Then call work to let them know you might need extra time to get out of bed tomorrow morning!
Published on: Jul 13, 2017 -
The Ultimate Medicine-Ball Workout
All you need is a lightweight medicine ball to get a great workout that pushes your heart rate, hits on every muscle, and boosts your athleticism from all angles. Here's your routine, along with a complete guide to each movement!
Published on: Jun 26, 2017 -
The 6 Grittiest Back Exercises You're Not Doing
Take your back training to the next level with these lifter-tested, coach-approved variations. Get bigger, stronger, and wider, and never look back!
Published on: Jun 19, 2017 -
The 6 Grittiest Shoulder Moves You're Not Doing
Update your delt routine with these six novel movements and updates on classics. They're all shoulder friendly, but that definitely doesn't mean easy!
Published on: May 3, 2017 -
The 6 Grittiest Triceps Exercises You're Not Doing
Is your tri routine a little tired? You're not alone. Work these six new moves into the mix, and bring back that burning feeling!
Published on: Apr 9, 2017 -
The 6 Grittiest Biceps Exercises You're Not Doing
Whether you use barbells, dumbbells, cables, or machines, your next biceps workout is right here!
Published on: Mar 15, 2017