November 24
Don't Start CrossFit Until You Read This
CrossFit has a lot going for it... and a lot going against it. Is it right for you? Read this before you start CrossFit.
March 27
6 Exercises Trainers Hate That Aren't Bad
Some exercises really are terrible. But some decent exercises get thrown out the window for no good reason. Here are six of them.
March 12
Tip: Box Jumps For Conditioning
You've heard the warnings. Here's the full story.
November 17
Tip: A Startling Benefit of Exercise
A huge study of tens of thousands of people reveals that the upside of exercise is far more potent than we realized.
September 22
Tip: The Missing CrossFit Movement
CrossFit workouts hit every fitness quality, but they do fall a bit short in one important area.
July 26
It's Time to Segregate Our Gyms
Pretend CrossFitters and functional training boneheads have invaded our gyms. Let's send them back to where they belong.
May 25
How To Do a Bar Muscle-Up
Break down this complex movement into tiny steps... then do it yourself. Here's how.
April 25
High Box Jumps – The New Tide Pod Challenge?
The box jump is an okay test, but it's not really a training method, at least not how most dopes do it. Here's why.
March 28
Tip: Muscle-Up Tutorial
Here's a quick overview that'll help you work your way up to a full muscle-up.
March 16
The Fittest on Earth?
Do the CrossFit Games really crown the fittest men and women on the planet? To find out, T Nation attended the Games.
March 6
Tip: Rest Periods: Sit or Walk Around?
What's more important, active recovery between sets or resting as much as possible? This new study on CrossFitters sheds some light.
February 23
Better Than CrossFit and Powerlifting
Powerlifting has a total – the sum of its three lifts. CrossFit has a total too. But are they really the best tests of athleticism? Enter the Pendlay total.
February 1
Tip: Are Overhead Squats Right For You?
Good movement, but not for most people. And it's the worst squat for leg growth. Here's why.
January 26
Tip: The Most Useless Pull-Up Exercise
This movement is often used as a regression in functional fitness classes. Problem is, it doesn't do much of anything. Here's why.
January 6
Tip: Why CrossFitters Should Train at Planet Fitness
Believe it or not, a couple workouts a week at a regular gym would make good CrossFit athletes even better. Here's why.
December 14
Tip: Pros and Cons of CrossFit-Style Training
Does it push you to train harder, or does it end up being a competition that hurts you in the long run?
December 10
Tip: Touch 'n Go Deadlifts, EMOM
This deadlift variation is often mistaken for cheating. It's not. Here's why, plus a great workout to try.
December 1
Tip: An Illogical Approach to Explosive Lifts
Always train neurologically demanding lifts first in a workout, right? Well, not always. Here's why.
November 25
Tip: The Hidden Benefit of CrossFit
Are people who do group fitness classes happier than solo lifters? Here's what science says.