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The 5-Minute Anywhere, Anytime Lower-Body Warm-Up
Warming up before heavy lifting is important. But when you're pressed for time, you need a warm-up that's short, sweet, and to the point. This lower-body warm-up has you covered.
Published on: Jul 30, 2019 -
How To Get Strong In 2-3 Days A Week
In three words, this plan is simple, strong, and effective. You crush the big lifts each session, then bro out for 15 minutes before heading back to real life. What could be better?
Published on: Aug 28, 2017 -
The 8 Best Dumbbell Moves For Chest Development
Dumbbells beat barbells when it comes to chest development. There, we said it! Now go use these variations to inflict new pain and suffering on your torso.
Published on: May 8, 2017 -
The Lifting Dead: 4 Surefire Ways To Kill Your Weak Points
It's time for a coach-inflicted reality check, courtesy of 4 difficult but game-changing assistance lifts. Your ego may take a hit at first, but trust us, it'll be worth it in the end.
Published on: Dec 18, 2016 -
Start Here, Start Now: The 8-Week Beginner Workout Plan
Man or woman, mass-builder or fat-cutter, this plan will put you closer to where you want to be. Stop program hopping and get serious with these 3 rules and this 8-week plan!
Published on: Jul 30, 2016 -
3 Exercises You Won't Believe Work As Well As They Do
Don't believe everything you see in the weight room. Your first impulse may be to dismiss these three exercises, but the joke would be on you!
Published on: Jul 18, 2016 -
Feel The Bench In Your Chest With This Move!
Don't believe people who want to categorize all lifters as either strength studs or bros. Sometimes, a little isolation work can be just what your big lifts need!
Published on: Jun 16, 2016 -
4 Easy Ways to Improve Classic Lifts
Building a better squat, deadlift, push-up, and row is as simple as changing the type of weight you use. Develop superior form with these four variations!
Published on: Nov 2, 2015 -
3 Perfect Farmer's-Carry Finishers
Don't wrap up a solid strength session with a sloppy, dangerous finisher full of movements you keep messing up. Just pick up a heavy object and let it teach you what "finished" really means!
Published on: Aug 11, 2015 -
4 Strength Goals For A Beautiful Body
Ignore the hype in the media touting isolation exercises as the quickest path to a gorgeous body. Use classic strength goals to build your body by giving it a worthy challenge!
Published on: Jun 14, 2015 -
The Right Tools For All Types Of Weight Training!
Long-term lifters know that some types of weights are great for one movement, but less than optimal for others. Save yourself years of trouble with this guide!
Published on: Mar 6, 2015 -
2 Simple Drills To Nail Difficult Lifts
Want to pull an impressive weight off the floor or hoist it over your head? The secret lies in your lats. Use these two simple drills to harness your back's powerful stabilizers!
Published on: Jan 25, 2015 -
Everything You Know About Corrective Exercise Is Wrong
Your days of suffering the indignity of unstable surface training is over! Here's how to use your warm-up and rest periods to maximum advantage in the quest for size, strength, and mobility!
Published on: Dec 1, 2014 -
The Ultimate Pallof Press Guide
How do you build a stronger, more stable core? It's not rocket science. First, resist the urge to cave in to fads. Then resist the force imposed on your abs by the Pallof press! Here's what you need to know.
Published on: Oct 13, 2014 -
3 Ways To Improve Your Squat
Progressive overload can only help you for so long on its own. Eventually, you need to battle the weak points in your squat head-on by spending a few weeks with some more difficult variations of the "king of lifts." Enjoy the pain!
Published on: Aug 24, 2014 -
3 Ways To Improve Your Squat
Progressive overload can only help you for so long on its own. Eventually, you need to battle the weak points in your squat head-on by spending a few weeks with some more difficult variations of the "king of lifts." Enjoy the pain!
Published on: Aug 24, 2014 -
Lift Heavy To Build Muscle Like Arnold Schwarzenegger
Arnold dominated the golden age of bodybuilding with real strength built from heavy lifts. His key to success still applies to most training avenues today!
Published on: May 28, 2014 -
Keep The Weights Moving Up: Two Foolproof Progressive Overload Plans
Lifters of all levels can feel at times like they've reached their strength ceiling. Don't believe it! Learn progressive overloading techniques that bust through walls of weight.
Published on: Mar 23, 2014 -
Lats All, Folks: Activate Your Latissimus Dorsi And Build Strength!
Don't leave massive strength gains on the table by haphazardly approaching the bar and lifting dangerously. Get your lats in the game and destroy serious weight!
Published on: Jan 8, 2014 -
Train The Same: Women Should Train Like Men
Forget the idea that men and women need different workouts. Learn why guys and gals should train the same. Cast the pink dumbbells aside and try this effective training session!
Published on: Nov 25, 2013