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Tip: Does Megadosing Vitamin C Work?

Here's what science – and not some weirdo on YouTube – has to say about it.

The Ultimate Squat for Performance

Get a brutal pump and increase athleticism without the back irritation. Here are six lifts you've got to try.

6 Heavy Bench Press Lessons

Shoulder pressing versus benching, avoiding injuries, the right grip to use, and why you should never miss a rep.

Tip: The Farmer's Carry Is Essential

The ability to do heavy carries says a lot about your strength and health. Check this out.

The Ultimate Cardio Solution: Disclosed

The fastest fat loss possible. The most muscle retention possible. Let's do it.

Fit Pants Podcast 2

CrossFit with guns, a supplement ingredient quiz (with prizes), and the delicious food that keeps you full for hours.

Oh, Go Ahead and Pig Out

It isn't as damaging as you might believe and, wonder of wonders, you might actually enjoy life for a few moments!

Tip: Do Rack Pull-Ups for Bigger Lats

It looks like you're "cheating" but doing your pull-ups this way has several advantages. Take a look.

Man Up and Military Press

Put the damn bar over your head. Easy enough, but not many people actually do it today. Here’s why they need to be doing it.

Tip: Benching vs. Push-Ups – The Shocking Science

This new study will definitely surprise you. Check it out.

The Hierarchy of Fat Loss

Strapped for time? That doesn't mean you can't lose fat. Prioritize your training to burn fat rapidly. Here's how.

5 Lat Exercises Everyone Is Doing Wrong

You do these staple exercises, but are you getting the most out of them? Here's how to do them right for a wider back.

5/3/1: How to Build Pure Strength

Jim Wendler's 5/3/1/ program promises slow and steady gains that will eventually turn you into the strongest guy in the gym. And it delivers, every time.

Tip: Planks Suck, But Not This Variation

If you can do this one right for 30 seconds, you're the man. Or the woman. Whatever. Take a look.

Tip: Why You Must Push Press

It's one of the most powerful and athletic moves you can do. Here's what you need to know about it.

The Best Damn Workout Plan For Natural Lifters

Bodybuilding is full of programs used by "enhanced" lifters, but most people don't take drugs and can't get good results. This effective program is for them.

Tip: The Double-Fail of Intermittent Fasting

Are millions of people skipping breakfast, maybe lunch, and tasty, TV-time snacks for no damn reason? A new study says yes.

The Full-Body Dumbbell Workout Program

Got some dumbbells? Then you'll never miss a workout. Do this full-body plan every other day.

Tip: Replace the Leg Extension

There's a better exercise to target your quads. Check it out.

Tip: The 10-10-10 Treadmill Sprint Workout

Want a bigger engine? Do metcon with progressive overload. This is tough and it only gets tougher... but so will you. Take a look.

The Simple Deadlift Program

This once-per-week deadlift program will give you a 20-50 pound increase in 1RM over a 16-week period.

Tip: Do the Russian Fighter Pull-Up Program

This simple plan involves "sneaking up" on reps in the pull-up. It just takes a few minutes per day. Check it out.

Tip: A Band-Built Butt is a Superior Butt

This banded exercise actually builds rounder glutes and thicker hamstrings than hip thrusts or kettlebell swings.