October 24
Tip: Half-Kneeling Single-Arm Press
Build shoulder and core strength with this exercise.
October 20
Tip: The Standing Rollout Checklist
It's one of the toughest core exercises. Here's how to master it and reap the benefits.
October 19
Tip: Skin the Cat for Better Mobility
Do this before you do overhead pressing exercises for better shoulder mobility. Bonus: It builds a strong core too.
October 16
Tip: The Modified Dragon Flag
The standard dragon flag is great, but big guys need to use this variation. Their long levels make the regular version tough on their lower backs.
October 15
Tip: The Hand Walkout
This is a great progression from the classic ab wheel rollout from the knees, especially for taller guys with long levers.
October 13
Tip: Landmine Chop
Develop overall strength and athleticism with this rotational move.
October 12
Tip: Rotational Medball Throw
Exercises like this one, performed in the transverse (rotational) movement pattern, add to your overall athleticism.
October 10
Tip: Hanging Leg Raise – The Right Way
Great ab exercise, but most people do it wrong. Here's how to fix it and get better results.
September 28
Tip: The Next Level Plank
Turn the boring plank into a full-body exercise with this challenging variation.
September 21
Tip: Weight-Plate Chop
Try this cross-body exercise to fill in your strength gaps and perform better athletically.
September 7
Tip: The Core Exercise for Deadlifters
If you deadlift (specifically if you use a sumo stance) this should be one of your key supplemental exercises.
August 13
Tip: Ring Press-Up
Not only is this a great core exercise, it'll help you overhead press better by teaching you to use full-body tension.
July 16
Tip: The Sicilian Crunch
Abs respond better to heavy weights because of their muscle fiber makeup. Here's one way to nail those fast-twitch fibers.
July 3
Tip: A Crazy Exercise That Actually Works
Some exercises are goofy looking and don't work very well. But some goofy-looking exercises are very effective. This is one of them.
July 2
Tip: A Strange Way to Build a Rock-Solid Core
It looks like an overhead press, but it's really one of the most brutal core exercises you can do. Check it out.
July 1
Tip: Cable Plank Press
If you can hold a plank for longer than 10 seconds, you've outgrown the exercise. Progress it with this resisted variation.
June 26
Tip: Dumbbell Turkish Get-Up
Get-ups are great for improving stability, core strength, and mobility, and you don't have to have a kettlebell to do them.
Tip: The Crunch: Safe or Dangerous?
There's a lot of misinformation out there about the good ol' ab crunch. Here's the truth, backed by science.
Tip: The Toughest Loaded Carry
Build your core strength and boost your squat, deadlift, and bench performances with this unusual exercise.