January 27
Tip: Elevation Masks Just Don't Work
A new study shows that these goofy masks make everything about your workout less effective. Here's why.
January 25
Athletic Exercises That Make You Slow
Here's how to run slower, punch slower, and miss the ball more. Wait, you don't want that? Then avoid dumb training methods like this.
November 10
Tip: The Proper Box Jump
It's not about how high the box is. It's about how explosive you are from the ground.
November 1
Tip: 3 Jumps for an Explosive Squat
Accelerate through your sticking points. Master these three jumps.
October 20
Tip: Altitude Landings to Improve Squatting Mechanics
With the squat, you want to break from the knees and hips at the same time. This plyo drill can teach the correct movement pattern and fix bad patterns.
October 15
Tip: Kinky Lifting for Kinesthetic Awareness
Does lifting blindfolded (or with your eyes closed) really improve performance? Here's the science.
October 4
Tip: Does Compression Gear Really Work?
Do those tight shirts and pants really improve workouts and recovery? Here's the science.
September 24
Tip: How To Do a Handstand
It builds your shoulders and strengthens your core, but most of all it looks cool. Here's your step-by-step guide.
September 14
The Most Efficient Warm-Ups, Period
If your warm-up takes more than 15 minutes, you're doing it wrong. Here's how to get fired up for training, fast.
August 31
Tip: The Real Cause of Muscle Cramps
It's not dehydration. Here's the real problem and how to prevent it.
August 17
Rotation Training for Athletes & Lifters
Perform better, build great abs and obliques, and prevent injury with these moves.
June 28
Tip: Parasympathetic Recovery Breathing
Use this technique after tough workouts to calm the CNS and spark recovery.
June 24
Tip: Dope Your Performance With Leaves
Daily consumption of this vegetable can increase exercise performance. Here's what you need to know.
June 20
Tip: Pre-Workout Crocodile Breathing
Practice this technique and correct your dysfunctional breathing patterns. Here's how to do it.
June 14
Train at a Higher Level With Tactical Breathing
Known as box breathing in military circles, this technique can also be used by lifters to improve performance. Check it out.
June 7
Fix Your Breathing, Build More Muscle
Crocodile breathing. Tactical breathing. Recovery breathing. Perform better, recover faster and de-stress with these 3 methods. Here's how.
May 25
Tip: Supine Medball Reactive Throws
Build explosive upper-body power with this exercise.
Tip: The Seated Box Jump
This seated variation of the box jump helps athletes develop power from the ground up.
May 24
Tip: Rotational Lunge Swings
Challenge your strength and core stability in the elusive transverse plane with this exercise. Works with a kettlebell too.