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Tip: Build Biceps with an Empty Bar

All you need is a light bar and the ability to withstand searing pain. Here's how to do it.

Tip: Pump the Biceps for Growth

Can muscle pumps lead to hypertrophy? You bet they can. Try this for bigger biceps.

Cardio Kills

Endurance training may make you leaner, but it'll eat up muscle, damage your cardiovascular system, elevate cortisol, put you in an acidic state, and might just kill you.

4 Tests Every Lifter Should Be Able to Pass

You should be able to pass these tests before you hit the bench, squat, do direct arm work, or add more ab exercises. Can you?

Tip: The Simplest Strength Routine

If you're sick of programs that are tougher to figure out than Sudoku puzzles, here's one that's refreshingly easy to learn.

Tip: Make Low-Carb Mug Cake in 60 Seconds

This protein packed cake is fast, easy, and it won't make you fat. Get the recipe here.

Tip: Don't Fear the Behind the Neck Press

“But it'll cause injuries!” Will it? Will it really? Here's the part you're missing.

Tip: Change Your Grip for a Stronger Overhead Press

These two simple tweaks can boost pressing strength for bigger, stronger delts. Check 'em out.

Tip: The Standing Rollout Checklist

It's one of the toughest core exercises. Here's how to master it and reap the benefits.

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Tip: Lat Pulldown 21's with Isometric

The variation of the 21's method starts with 7 mid-range partials, then you perform a 7-second isometric and 7 full reps.

Tip: Bigger Forearms in 3 Minutes per Week

Do this quick routine once per week and you'll be shocked by your newfound gains.

Total-Body Sled Training

There's more to sled work than drags. Here's how to build your chest, back, glutes, arms, shoulders, and abs with this simple tool.

Tip: Two Exercises for Complete Quad Development

Yes, do your squats. But add in these two moves for all-around strength.

Tip: You Need More of this Amino Acid

New research on this so-called non-essential amino acid shows that it not only fixes up joints, but it extends your lifespan too.

Tip: 6 Butt Exercises You Gotta Try

If you're only doing squats, deads, and lunges for hip and glute strength, you're leaving gains on the table. Try these.

Tip: Age Makes No Difference in Recovery Rates

Science shows that recovery rates stay fairly consistent in the young and old(er). Take a look.

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.

The Embarrassing Truth About Growth Hormone

It's hard to find any lifter or athlete that doesn't believe that taking growth hormone grows big muscles, but what if they're flat-out wrong?

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.

10 Dietary Myths Destroyed

Some of these are so ingrained that no one even questions them anymore. Time to put an end to that.

Natural vs. Enhanced Lifters

Natties shouldn't train or eat like steroid users. And the reverse is true too. Here the 10 things they should do differently.

8-Week Basic Strength Plan

Being stronger in the basic barbell lifts makes everything else you do in the gym easier. Here’s how to do it.

Tip: Stop Perving on Women at the Gym

Really, it's embarrassing. But there is a less creepy way of striking up a conversation.

Tip: Take This for Guaranteed Sleep

Depending on the dosage, this substance can reduce daytime anxiety or provide hangover-free sleep.