Got a hard-to-grow body part or weak muscle group? Here's how 7 of our experts brought theirs up.
Barbell shrugs are great, but if that's all you do you're missing a major portion of the traps. Try this.
This one looks weird, but you'll see how effective it is after your first rep.
It's not a new exercise, but a better way to do pulldowns that will turn on muscle growth fast. Check it out.
Build more strength and hit your pecs harder with this simple but challenging adjustment.
If your goal is hypertrophy, use these techniques the next time you do dumbbell bench presses.
We know what performance-enhancing drugs can do for your muscles, but what about your mind? A new study has some answers.
If you only do standing shrugs, you're missing a big part of your traps. Try this.
First recruit all the muscle fibers you can, then fatigue them for massive gains. Here's how.
Recruit more muscle, wake up your nervous system, and get more athletic. Squat jumps bridge the gap between jumping in sport and squatting in the gym.
Become a better athlete. Broad jumps are awesome for developing explosive horizontal hip power and athleticism.
Do your arms take over during back training? Then you need to try this exercise.
Most people don't get enough of it. And now we know this can lead to muscle strains and hernias.
This is an awesome exercise for horizontal pressing power. It increases explosiveness and helps you recruit more muscle.
Here's a quick overview of four methods more advanced lifters use to bench press more weight and keep the gains coming.
Pain vs. discomfort in the gym. Here's why you better know the difference.
Ball slams will help you recruit more muscle fibers. This means you'll be able to go heavier and build more muscle during your regular weight training.
This tough core exercise will also build shoulder strength and mobility. Take a look.
Blast those puny triceps and strengthen your core with one exercise.
Build your grip strength, forearms, and biceps with only one rep of this move. Check it out.
Fix your position and bench press without pain. Here's how.
Two simple adjustments will make your dumbbell curls much more effective. Check 'em out.
Want to really test your bench press and chin-up? Try this!
Great stretch for tight hips, but easy to do wrong. Here's how to do it right.
