Tip: The Tug-of-War for Lifters
It's one of the best full-body movements you can do. Here's how do it by yourself in the gym, no rope or mud pit required.
April 16
Tip: 3 Fresh Ways to do Farmer’s Walks
Standard farmer's walks are awesome for building full-body strength and metabolic conditioning. Now try these cool specialty variations.
April 4
Are you REALLY Strong? Or Just Barbell Strong?
Building total-body strength takes more than three lifts. Add these exercises to your plan and see how strong you can really get.
March 29
5 Lifts That Beat Traditional Benching
If the bench press is a battlefield for your shoulders, wrists, and elbows, it's time for a change. Try these, build your chest, and keep your strength.
November 29
Tip: The Beast Challenge
Warning: This workout challenge is for advanced lifters only.
September 25
The 500 Workout
It's time to shake up your workout, stimulate new muscle gains, and lose some fat. Try this training template.
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.
August 24
Tip: The Breathing Squat Challenge
Force new leg growth with this classic training method. Here's how to do it.
August 15
Tip: The Chin-up/Push-Up Countdown Challenge
Alternate between chin-ups and push-ups, doing twice as many push-ups. Example: Start with 10 chins and 20 push-ups. Goal: 30 chins, 60 push-ups total.
July 30
Tip: The Toughest Bench Press of All Time
Master this lift and you'll dramatically increase your upper body strength. Take a look.
July 21
Tip: The Bench & Chin-Up Warrior Challenge
If you like pressing and pulling more than jogging on a treadmill, give this a shot.
July 12
The Ultimate Grip Strength Test
Take your strength to the next level with this simple 60-second challenge. Then, build a bone-crushing grip. Here's how.
May 1
Tip: The Landmine Complex
Ramp up your conditioning with this tough complex. Do 10 reps of: squat-to-presses, single-arm presses, single-leg RDLs, single-arm rows, and reverse lunges.
April 24
4 Tests Every Lifter Should Be Able to Pass
You should be able to pass these tests before you hit the bench, squat, do direct arm work, or add more ab exercises. Can you?
April 17
Tip: How to Do Proper One-Arm Push-Ups
The single-arm push-up is one the most complete exercises you can do... if you know how to do it right. Here's how it should look.
February 22
5 Damn Good Reasons to do Bodyweight Training
If you resist doing bodyweight exercises, it's probably because you're terrible at them. Here's how to identify and wipe out your weaknesses.
February 19
Tip: The Vertical Grip Farmer’s Walk
Loaded carries are essential. Here's a new way to make the farmer's carry even more challenging.
August 3
The 4 Toughest Push-Up and Pull-Up Workouts
These aren't just workouts, they're also strength and stamina tests. Grab your best friend or your worst enemy and see who comes out on top.
July 4
The 5 Rules of Workout Challenges
Fitness is filled with workout challenges and WODs. And most of them are stupid. Here are three smart ones that take only 10-15 minutes. Bonus: How to design your own.
June 22
3 Workout Challenges for Warriors
These aren't just physical challenges, they're diagnostic tools to help you find your weak points and demolish them. Are you ready?