An 8x8 set/rep scheme is tough enough, but do it using 30 second rest periods for all kinds of gains. Here's how.
Even if you train hard and eat right, these four things can trigger fat gain, wreck your sleep, and kill your strength. Here's how to fight them.
Contracting the glutes during ab-wheel rollouts works the core musculature harder and fires up the abs.
These two simple tweaks can boost pressing strength for bigger, stronger delts. Check 'em out.
Some companies have been ripping you off by selling protein supplements spiked with cheap fillers passed off as real protein. Here's how to avoid the scam.
Billions of genetically modified (GM) foods have been eaten over the last few decades with no problems. Then why is everyone so afraid? Find out here.
Eccentric training, especially when you “accentuate” it by strategic means, is the best kept secret to hypertrophy and strength.
Resveratrol is known for its health benefits, but it also increases testosterone, blocks estrogen, naturally boost performance, and improves body composition.
Trainers get certified and acquire clients by getting results. But the state may soon force them to get licensed and train clients differently.
Kelly Starrett is a physical therapist and expert on movement and injury prevention. Here's his take on the current state and future of CrossFit.
There are two personality types when it comes to training. Find out which one you are and you'll stay motivated and get results.
Bored? Stuck in a rut? Here are 16 surefire workout protocols to jumpstart your training, get you motivated, and build more muscle.
This Italian cookie recipe is "clean" but it's so tasty you'll feel dirty eating it. And those are the best kinds of foods to eat to lose fat.
Kettlebells, chains, sleds, stability balls, and foam rollers fill the gym. Should you use them? Yes. But not like a jackass.
Lift big-ass weights without pain using these three very advanced techniques.
Stop standing in your own way. These psychological tricks will help you reach your performance and physique goals.
Take the flexibility test, then use a unique exercise to build strength in new body positions. Your squat and deadlift will thank you.
Bench press, deadlift, deep squat, leg press: Which one could mess you up the most and how can you prevent it?
A simple technique that forces you to use better form and full range of motion. It'll burn like heck, but you'll like the results!
Most training programs will deliver results, but are those the results you really want? Let's look at two popular methodologies.
To extend time under tension and trigger key anabolic responses, do “burn reps” at the end of a set until you have nothing left in the tank.
A shoulder workout that uses unique movements based on almost every conceivable training stimulus.
Why drop your carbs crazy low if you don't have to? If your insulin sensitivity is good, and it probably is, you can eat more carbs than you think.
What's called “cheating” by the form police may be just what you need to add some serious size.
