Haven't nailed a muscle-up yet? Use this variation to work your way up and get a feel for it.
Build your upper back and lats while strengthening your core at the same time.
In this joint-friendly hip thrust variation, you'll target your hamstrings as well as your glutes.
The hip thrust is one of the best glute-builders around, and there are many variations of it. Here's how to progress them right.
Always train neurologically demanding lifts first in a workout, right? Well, not always. Here's why.
No, you won't overtrain... if you do it right. And the gains are awesome.
When should you add more weight? When should you add more sets? Coach Thibaudeau talks about these topics and more.
Go heavy or go home, right? Well, there's something else you need to do before you go home if you want to build muscle.
Most people are holding the bar incorrectly. Here's how to get the best results using good technical execution.
There's a halo of health around them, but are natural flavors any better than artificial flavors? You may be surprised.
After a boot camp workout, Coach Thibaudeau fields questions about external motivation and over-stimulating the nervous system.
Are people who do group fitness classes happier than solo lifters? Here's what science says.
Coach Thibaudeau discusses the four types of recovery after one our boot camp workouts.
What's best, sticking to your program no matter what, or mixing it up based on how you feel that day? Here's what science says.
Stop grabbing your neck and cranking your head to the side to stretch it. Here's a better way.
They can get annoying to other people sometimes, but science says they can also help you get lean. Check it out.
The NHC is a tough exercise for the hams and glutes. The key is to lower slowly under control and pull yourself back up. Too tough? Add a band.
Looks simple enough, but this is one of the toughest hamstring exercises there is.
Warm up your shoulders and keep them mobile with this drill. Walk your feet out or elevate them to increase the challenge.
The longer you've been lifting hard, the more this advice applies.
Use an explosive dip and drive to power the dumbbell up, then take about 4 seconds to lower the weight.
Build head-to-toe stability and balance along with strong, muscular shoulders. Do 3-4 sets of 8-12 reps with a slow tempo.
These stretches are common, but they often lead to even more painful problems. Here's what to do instead.
Occluded extensions alternated with heels-elevated goblet squats for 3 rounds. Remove the wraps and rest 3 minutes. Repeat 2-3 times.
