Author: Ben Bruno

Improve Your Pull Instantly
by Ben Bruno | Wed, May 08, 2013

All this redundant deadlift info on the Internet is like living the weight-training version of Groundhog Day. Here, however, is a fresh tip for getting a bigger pull.

Ultimate Hamstring Movement
by Ben Bruno | Wed, Apr 24, 2013

When was the last time you went grocery shopping and had your knees buckle because your hamstrings were too sore? Well, it's time to recreate that moment.

Not Your Average B.S. Core Training
by Ben Bruno | Tue, Apr 16, 2013

9 more vicious exercises to make your core feel like it's been buggered and beaten by a gang of crazed prison escapees. (Not that we know what that feels like.)

Long Live Static Stretching!
by Ben Bruno | Fri, Mar 29, 2013

Static stretching makes you weak, slow, and doesn't improve your flexibility. If you believe that, there's a bridge in Brooklyn you might be interested in.

Nothing Beats Single-Leg Training
by Ben Bruno | Wed, Mar 20, 2013

If you're not performing any single-leg work, you're leaving a lot of size and strength gains on the table. Here's how to get on board the single-leg train.

Ultimate Back Hypertrophy Movement
by Ben Bruno | Mon, Mar 11, 2013

Sometimes injuries are the mother of invention, as was the case when Ben Bruno used a bum knee to discover a back builder of phenomenal potential.

Shoulder Training Tips and Exercises
by Ben Bruno | Tue, Mar 05, 2013

You have a love-hate relationship with the overhead press. You want to do them, but your shoulders say no. Here are 5 exercises that should work just as well.

8 More Training and Recovery Tips
by Ben Bruno | Mon, Feb 18, 2013

T Nation's resident mad scientist returns to talk calf training without machines, sure-fire sleep, pain-free warm-ups, and even hand care for meatheads!

8 Blast Strap Exercises for Serious Upper Body Muscle
by Ben Bruno | Tue, Feb 05, 2013

Blast straps, TRX, and rings are invaluable tools for blasting the muscle in a way you never thought possible.

Not Your Average B.S. Core Training
by Ben Bruno | Mon, Jan 14, 2013

Forget crunches, leg raises, and the latest ab gadget. Here are some unique core exercises that deliver real results, fast.

8 More Random Thoughts and Training Tips
by Ben Bruno | Tue, Dec 18, 2012

Forged from the fires of Mount Randomness come 8 tips to help you get bigger, stronger, leaner, and healthier.

Is Your Leg Strength Up to Snuff?
by Ben Bruno | Wed, Dec 12, 2012

Can you do 220-pound Bulgarian split squats for 6 reps? If not, delete the words "Strong Dude" from your business card.

5 Killer Trap-Bar Deadlift Variations
by Ben Bruno | Thu, Dec 06, 2012

The trap bar is now considered must-have gym equipment. Here are some cool variations to help you get the most out of it.

An Unnamed Single Leg Gem of an Exercise
by Ben Bruno | Mon, Nov 12, 2012

There's no universally recognized name for this exercise, but we think it should be called "That movement that makes my quads bark like a dog."

No to Squats and Barbell Rowing?
by Ben Bruno | Wed, Nov 07, 2012

It's not about being anti-squatting or anti-barbell rowing, it's about being pro-logic. Let your needs and goals dictate your exercise choices.

Sissy Exercises That Aren't
by Ben Bruno | Mon, Oct 22, 2012

Squats and deadlifts may be bad ass and scare your momma, but some of the supposedly "sissy" exercises are really anything but!

Cool Rowing Movements
by Ben Bruno | Wed, Sep 26, 2012

Heavy and hard rows should be a mainstay in your program, but why limit yourself to just barbells and dumbbells?

My Favorite Exercises: Muscle by Muscle
by Ben Bruno | Wed, Sep 12, 2012

Not all exercises are created equal. Fact is, some just get the job done better than others. Here are one coach's favorites for each body part.

Knee-Friendly Quad Builders
by Ben Bruno | Thu, Aug 23, 2012

Friends don't let friends wuss out on leg day. Even if you have knees like young Forrest Gump, you have options.

Glutes Gone Wild: Part 2
by Ben Bruno | Thu, Aug 09, 2012

The average American guy's butt resembles a couple of frozen toaster waffles, dimples included. Here are more ways to cure waffle ass.

7 for 27: Random Thoughts and Tips
by Ben Bruno | Tue, Aug 07, 2012

With age comes wisdom - plus gray hair, joint pain, and occasionally, bouts of incontinence and erectile dysfunction - but definitely wisdom.

6 Primo Pressing Permutations
by Ben Bruno | Mon, Jul 16, 2012

Are your boring upper body workouts in desperate need of a little spicing up? Check out these 6 out of the box variations of the classic press!

Leg Curls 2.0
by Ben Bruno | Wed, Jul 11, 2012

Here's how to modify the leg curl with some innovative movements that will build a strong posterior chain and a rock-solid ass to match.

This is How I Train
by Ben Bruno | Fri, Jun 29, 2012

It's not the exercises, sets, or reps. The most important part of a training program is knowing what your needs and goals are.

Glutes Gone Wild
by Ben Bruno | Thu, May 31, 2012

Whatta' ya' know? There appears to be more than one glute guy around here. Here's how to build a stare-worthy caboose without messing up your lower back.

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