Combine the bird dog pattern with a bear stance position and you get this awesome athletic move. Great for conditioning.
Are you leaking strength because of a lagging muscle, or a muscle group that can't stay tight? Probably. Here's how to plug the leak.
Doing this athletic movement for reps or as part of a superset makes for a great conditioning tool.
To do this correctly, resist forward flexion and stay more upright.
It's a common problem that can stall fat loss and wreck your health, even if your diet is in check.
Good at pull-ups? Nice. Now try this variation.
Most lifters have tight hip flexors. Here's how to fix them up.
Unless you're a competitor, you're better off using other measurements of progress. Check 'em out here.
Overall athleticism is a combo of movement quality, coordination, strength, and speed.
Do an isometric hold every third rep or so to produce greater muscle activation and stimulate size gains.
Go through a full range of motion, then a quarter of the range of motion. That's one rep.
Denser muscle. Better squats and deadlifts. Sound good? Then you need to work jumps into your workouts. Here's how.
Are your favorite mobility drills actually working? Try these proven alternatives.
This simple drill takes care of a few different mobility issues.
Pittsburg Pirates outfielder, Austin Meadows, demonstrates this variation of the rope row. Note the hand rotation for more activation of the lats and upper back.
Most people think of cardio when they think of long-term health. Here's what they're missing.
This exercise hits both the long and short heads of the biceps, which most biceps exercises can't do.
Get your central nervous system ready for heavy squats by doing this simple exercise first.
Do this explosive movement before barbell squats and you'll lift more weight.
Build your legs and challenge your anterior core strength and stability with this move.
Suspension dips are easier on your shoulders. As a bonus, you'll get a better pec contraction compared to bar dips.
Some exercises just don't fit your body type. Others are hard to set up. Here's how to make those awkward exercises work for you.
Test your upper-body strength in a new way and develop control and stability. Work up to doing at least 5 solid reps per side.
Five things to pay attention to before you do your first rep.