7 No-Barbell Strength Tests You Need To Pass
Can You Meet These Functional Strength Standards?
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.
December 26
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.