Tip: Are Overhead Kettlebell Swings Worth It?
American (overhead) kettlebell swings aren't for everyone, but is there ever a place for them? Well, yes and no.
March 27
6 Exercises Trainers Hate That Aren’t Bad
Some exercises really are terrible. But some decent exercises get thrown out the window for no good reason. Here are six of them.
March 12
Tip: Box Jumps For Conditioning
You've heard the warnings. Here's the full story.
November 17
Tip: A Startling Benefit of Exercise
A huge study of tens of thousands of people reveals that the upside of exercise is far more potent than we realized.
September 22
Tip: The Missing CrossFit Movement
CrossFit workouts hit every fitness quality, but they do fall a bit short in one important area.
July 26
It’s Time to Segregate Our Gyms
Pretend CrossFitters and functional training boneheads have invaded our gyms. Let's send them back to where they belong.
May 25
Tip: How To Do a Bar Muscle-Up
Break down this complex movement into tiny steps... then do it yourself. Here's how.
May 7
Tip: Box Squatting – An Overview
Just about everything you need to know about one of the best squat variations out there.
April 25
Tip: High Box Jumps – The New Tide Pod Challenge?
The box jump is an okay test, but it's not really a training method, at least not how most dopes do it. Here's why.
March 28
Tip: Muscle-Up Tutorial
Here's a quick overview that'll help you work your way up to a full muscle-up.
March 16
The Fittest on Earth?
Do the CrossFit Games really crown the fittest men and women on the planet? To find out, T Nation attended the Games.
March 6
Tip: Rest Periods: Sit or Walk Around?
What's more important, active recovery between sets or resting as much as possible? This new study on CrossFitters sheds some light.
February 23
Better Than CrossFit and Powerlifting
Powerlifting has a total – the sum of its three lifts. CrossFit has a total too. But are they really the best tests of athleticism? Enter the Pendlay total.
February 1
Tip: Are Overhead Squats Right For You?
Good movement, but not for most people. And it's the worst squat for leg growth. Here's why.
January 26
Tip: The Most Useless Pull-Up Exercise
This movement is often used as a regression in functional fitness classes. Problem is, it doesn't do much of anything. Here's why.
January 6
Tip: Why CrossFitters Should Train at Planet Fitness
Believe it or not, a couple workouts a week at a regular gym would make good CrossFit athletes even better. Here's why.
January 3
Tip: Weak on Rings, Weak Everywhere Else
If ring dips or ring push-ups make you look like you're training in an earthquake, something's wrong. Here's why and how to fix it.
January 2
Tip: The Weighted Muscle-Up
Once you master the muscle-up, progress by adding weight just as you would a pull-up.
December 15
Tip: Ball False-Grip Drill
Master the false grip to master the muscle-up and other moves. This is also a great way to strengthen your forearms.
December 14
Tip: Pros and Cons of CrossFit-Style Training
Does it push you to train harder, or does it end up being a competition that hurts you in the long run?