April 30
5 New Dips for Big Triceps and Pecs
If the standard dip is too easy for you, try these tough variations and pack some size onto your upper body.
April 24
New Science: Training to Failure vs. Near Failure
What works best, training to absolute failure or leaving a couple of reps in the tank? A new study answers that question, finally.
April 9
Mechanical Drop Sets for New Muscle Growth
Here are five ways to use mechanical drop sets to build every muscle in your body.
March 25
One Exercise for Big Glutes and Athletic Strength
Want a big round butt or more athletic glutes for sports performance? You can get both with this variation of the Romanian deadlift.
March 22
The Every-Other-Day Workout Plan
If you love to lift hard, then train every other day to make the most gains. Here's why and how to plan it.
March 18
The One-Arm Row You Can Actually Feel
Make the dumbbell row work even better. Increase the mind-muscle connection with this clever adjustment.
March 14
The Fastest Way to Change Your Physique
Build the muscles with the greatest visual impact to create a look of dominance. This high-frequency trap training plan gets the job done.
March 11
A New Move for Great Glutes, Strong Hamstrings
The single-leg RDL is a good, but not great, muscle builder. This version takes balance out of the equation and hammers the glutes much harder.
March 5
The 10 Rules of Gains
Stick to these rules to build size and strength. There's no way you won't grow!
February 26
The 21 Laws of Muscle
Simple, rapid-fire truths about building muscle, getting stronger, and getting leaner.
February 20
The 4 Toughest Landmine Lifts for Leg Day
Hit your legs and glutes with just a landmine setup and some plates. Here's how.
February 12
5 New Ways to Isolate and Build Your Lats
To build your lats, you'll need to actually FEEL them working. These lifts will do just that.
February 7
The Best Grip & Forearm Exercises You've Never Tried
Build your forearms and a crushing grip with these overlooked and extremely challenging exercises.
February 1
One Exercise for Hamstrings, Glutes, and Back
Build your backside. No barbells or plates required. Check out this challenging bodyweight exercise.
January 25
6 Hard Truths That'll Get You Stage Ready
Just diet and exercise to step on stage, right? WRONG. Here are six things every first-time competitor needs to know.
January 24
Do Plate Halos for Well-Rounded Shoulders
Build big shoulders that look AND feel good. Here's the exercise you need to add.
January 18
Full-Body Training Made Simple
Full-body training sessions don't have to take hours. Here's how to use exercise pairings, giant sets, and circuits to build muscle and get lean.
January 15
The Deadlift Nobody Does But Everybody Needs
Most lifters do Romanian deadlifts, but almost nobody does the stiff-leg version. Here's why they should.
January 11
How to Build Big Hamstrings with Minimal Equipment
Training at home or in a bare-bones gym with limited equipment? Here's how to maximize hamstring size and strength.