February 12
Use the Repetition Method for Bodyweight Exercises
Get stronger and bang out more reps on bodyweight exercises like pull-ups, push-ups, or muscle-ups with this proven strategy.
December 26
Master the Muscle-Up: The One Tip You Need
The muscle-up might just be the best overall upper-body exercise. So why can't you do one? Here's the most common problem and how to fix it.
December 19
Insane Bodyweight Workout With Just a Pull-Up Bar
Build your entire upper body with this challenging bodyweight workout. All you need is a pull-up bar, a little practice, and a lot of grit.
December 2
The CrossFit Exercise All Lifters Need
Dips build the chest and triceps. Pull-ups build the back and biceps. But this CrossFit exercise does it all. Master it like this.
August 16
7 No-Barbell Strength Tests You Need To Pass
A one-rep max on the bench press only measures a fraction of your real strength. Can you pass this more complete list of tests?
May 27
The Yearly Test: 5 Ways to Access Real Progress
Are you stronger than you were last year? Leaner? Healthier? Assess yourself in all areas of fitness. Here's what to do.
May 21
Tip: 200 Pound Man, 100 Pound Dumbbell
Can you pass this strength test? All you'll need is a dumbbell that's 50 percent of your bodyweight.
May 14
Tip: The Best Power and Conditioning Test
You need both anaerobic power and aerobic capacity to be a great lifter and athlete. Test them both with this simple challenge.
The Ultimate Bodyweight Challenge
Fire up your athleticism. Build your shoulders. Get a bulletproof core. And do it all while having some fun. Here's how.
November 14
The Very Best Bodyweight Exercises
Nine butt-kicking bodyweight moves that lifters and athletes need, no matter how advanced they are.
October 4
Tip: The Bodyweight Lunge Challenge
Fire up those quads, hamstrings, and glutes with this workout challenge you can do anywhere.
August 18
Tip: The Terrible Two Squat Challenge
Looking for a challenging finisher to your next leg workout? Try this.
August 6
Tip: Tabata Front Squats
In this variation of the Tabata method, do 20 seconds of front squats, rest 10 seconds, and repeat 8 times. Good luck!
August 5
Tip: The 50-Rep Front Squat Challenge
Aim to complete 50 reps in four minutes, breaking up the sets and rest periods as needed. Work up to using your bodyweight on the bar.
July 23
Tip: Better Than Dumbbell Flyes
Flyes are fine, but make this change and you'll build much better pecs.
July 11
Tip: Do Something Fast Every Day
Everyone needs a little power and speed training, even bodybuilders. Here's why and how to slide it into your program.
July 7
Tip: The 36,000 Reps Challenge
Start doing 100 easy-ish reps per day of these movements and you'll look better, feel better, and perform better.
July 5
Tip: The 1-Minute Bodybuilding Challenge
Shake up your workouts and ignite some new muscle growth. Here's how to do it... if you can handle it.
July 1
Tip: The Terrible Two Push-Up Challenge
This is awesome. And also terrible. It's terribly awesome. Can you do it?