1. Tip: Avoid These Waist-Widening Exercises
Is your ab training causing you to develop “Ninja Turtle Belly” and a blocky waist? Here’s what to avoid.
By Bret Contreras (06/29/16)
2. Tip: Deadlift Barefoot. Here’s Why.
Want to get better results from big pulls? Take your shoes off. Here’s why, plus info on “active vs. passive” foot.
By Tony Gentilcore (07/08/16)
3. Tip: A New Method for Big, Hard Legs
If you struggle to build legs, this brutal training method will change everything. Bonus: It’ll lean you up too! Take a look.
By Christian Thibaudeau (07/10/16)
4. Tip: Does Weight Lifting Stunt Height?
Many “experts” say kids should avoid lifting because it’ll prevent them from getting taller. That’s bull. Here’s why.
By Mark Rippetoe (07/20/16)
5. Tip: Twice-A-Day Training for Maximum Results
If you can find the time, hitting two workouts in one day can bring major results… if it’s planned properly. Here’s how to do it.
By Charles Poliquin (07/26/16)
6. Tip: Take the Tapping Test for CNS Health
Sounds crazy, but counting how many times you can make a dot on a page with a pencil can tell you a lot about your nervous system.
By Dan John (07/29/16)
7. Tip: Burn Fat Lifting Weights
You don’t need cardio equipment to get ripped. This method uses weights and bloodflow manipulation to mobilize fat. Take a look.
By Christian Thibaudeau (08/02/16)
8. Tip: Don’t Ever Do This With Your Bottled Water
A common practice turns your relatively safe plastic water bottle into a chemical time bomb. Here’s what you need to know.
By TC Luoma (08/05/16)
9. The Biggest Training Lie
By Christian Thibaudeau (02/25/14)
10. Tip: The Truth About Push-Up Handles
Are these gadgets helping you or hurting you? Here’s what you probably don’t know.
By Joel Seedman, PhD (08/14/16)
11. Tip: Re-Think Your Recovery Days
For faster gains, do a little non-eccentric exercise on your off days. Here’s how.
By TC Luoma (01/09/16)
12. Tip: Get Ripped With 4-Rep Sets
Nothing screams “strength and conditioning” like EMOM training. Here are two ways to do it.
By Christian Thibaudeau (08/11/16)
13. Tip: Close Your Eyes On This Lift
Recruit more motor units, improve form, and build more strength… by shutting your eyes? Yep, here’s how it works.
By Joel Seedman, PhD (08/12/16)
14. Tip: Do Cardio Separate From Lifting
You’ll build more muscle. Here are a few ways to do it, and some ideas to try if that’s just not possible for you.
By Christian Thibaudeau (01/01/17)
15. Tip: The Leaning Lunge for a Stronger Butt
Standard lunge form doesn’t hit your glutes and hams much, and it can cause knee issues. Here’s how to do it right.
By Nick Tumminello (12/21/16)
16. 3 Things All Successful Diets Have in Common
Simple Ways to Drop Body Fat
By TC Luoma (01/02/17)
17. Tip: The Minimalist Approach
Progress stagnated? Simplify. Here’s how to do it and why it works.
By Eirik Sandvik (01/05/17)
18. Tip: Build Muscle and Lose Fat at the Same Time
Yes, it can be done. Here’s the part most people don’t understand.
By Nick Tumminello (01/05/17)
19. Tip: Do the Bridge Press For Pecs
This underrated chest exercise builds pecs, delts, and triceps. No bench required. Here’s how you do it.
By Bret Contreras (06/07/16)
20. Tip: The Not-So-Pretty Truth About Gym Motivation
Here’s how your personal demons can make you better.
By Chris Shugart (01/08/17)
21. Tip: Fix This Tiny Muscle and Lift Heavier
Does your butt hurt on long car rides? Need frequent trips to the chiropractor? Have pain down your leg? Here’s the problem and how to fix it.
By Sarah Ellis Duvall, DPT (06/21/16)
22. Tip: Don’t Train Biceps Before Shoulders
Hit your delts first, or ideally, on a different day than biceps. Here’s why.
By Lee Boyce (01/09/17)
23. Tip: Do This Mobility Drill For a Better Squat
This might just be the easiest way to fix most ugly squat problems. And it only takes about 30 seconds. Check it out.
By Drew Murphy (01/15/17)
24. Cardio: The Strength and Muscle Killer?
The Smart Lifter’s Guide to Cardio
By Mike T Nelson, PhD (01/23/17)
25. Tip: Stop Looking for Motivation
If you always need to be externally motivated, you’re not a lifter. You’re a hobbyist. Here’s why.
By TC Luoma (01/25/17)
26. Tip: Get Your Elbows Right for Push-Ups
What’s best, a wide or narrow elbow position? Neither. Here’s the best push-up form to use.
By Mike Robertson (01/29/17)
27. The Food That Really Made America Fat
And It’s Not Sugar
By TC Luoma (07/04/18)
28. Tip: The 3-Point Push-Up Test
Want to get the most out of push-ups? Make sure you can pass this test.
By Mike Robertson (01/31/17)
29. Tip: 4 + 2 for Strength Gains
Here’s a challenging, but smart way to build strength fast.
By Lee Boyce (02/02/17)
30. Tip: Isolation Exercises vs. Big Lifts
What’s best for muscle growth? Here are some insights.
By Clay Hyght, DC (02/04/17)
31. Tip: Build Quads Without Knee Pain
Got knee pain or recovering from an injury? You don’t have to watch your quads or your leg strength dwindle away. Try these 3 moves.
By Ben Bruno (02/05/17)
32. Tip: Build More Muscle With Bad Words
Here’s why certain words and phrases might just lead to bigger muscles and heavier PRs.
By Chris Shugart (03/07/17)
33. Tip: Activate Your CNS, Then Lift Heavy
Do this first and you’ll lift more weight and have fewer injuries.
By Christian Thibaudeau (03/12/17)
34. Tip: Whole Foods vs. Protein Powders
Some people like to say that protein supplements are inferior to whole-food protein sources. But what does science say? Check this out.
By Chris Shugart (03/19/17)
35. Tip: Exercise Variety is Overrated
A little variety is good. A lot of variety is lazy and dumb. Here’s why.
By Tony Gentilcore (03/15/17)
36. Tip: Do This During Meals to Improve Body Comp
Make this simple change to the way you approach meals and start to gain more muscle and whittle away fat.
By TC Luoma (03/21/17)
37. The Absolute Best Way to Build Quads
10 Pros Give Their Top Tips
By T Nation (03/24/17)
38. Tip: The Key to Strong and Healthy Shoulders
Follow these two steps and you’ll not only build strong delts, you’ll keep them healthy.
By Eric Cressey (03/25/17)
39. Tip: The Cluster Method for Pure Strength Gains
Do clusters on the bench press, squat, or deadlift and you’ll build strength fast. Here’s a quick guide.
By Tim Henriques (03/28/17)
40. Tip: Do This After Heavy Lifting
Keep your back healthy by adding this feel-good move to your workout.
By Lee Boyce (04/11/17)
41. Tip: The 6-Second Trick for a Bigger Bench Press
A fast, easy, and scientifically-backed way to increase force production on the bench press. Check it out.
By Christian Thibaudeau (04/14/17)
42. Tip: Boost Your Deadlift With This Exercise
If your deadlift gets stuck halfway up, this accessory exercise will help unstick it.
By Mike Sirani (04/15/17)
43. Tip: The Only Good Smith Machine Exercise
This crazy-looking training method will improve your bench press strength.
By Christian Thibaudeau (04/16/17)
44. Tip: The Right Way to Lift for Fat Loss
It’s not what you think. Keep burning calories after your workout is done with this counterintuitive training method.
By TC Luoma (04/22/17)
45. Tip: The 5 Best Ab Exercises for Athletes
Build a strong core that not only looks good, but makes you a better athlete.
By Travis Hash (04/29/17)
46. Tip: Stop Training Only Half of Your Hamstrings
Are you missing a big portion of your hammies? You are if you’re neglecting to do these two things.
By Nick Tumminello (04/28/17)
47. Tip: Do Pull-Ups Anywhere Like This
No pull-up bar? No problem. Try this.
By Drew Murphy (05/05/17)
48. Tip: Obey the Mirror Rule
Most gyms have mirrors, but did you know there are some unwritten rules about them?
By John Romano (05/01/17)
49. Tip: Master Push-Ups With Frankenstein Holds
Correct your ugly, injury-causing push-up technique with this drill.
By Travis Hansen (05/03/17)
50. Tip: Nail Your Upper Glutes
Train your maximus, but don’t forget about your medius. Hit the upper glutes hard with this unique exercise variation.
By Nick Tumminello (05/01/17)