Tip: Negative Rep Neutral Grip Pull-Up
Struggling with pull-ups? Do negative-only reps using a neutral grip. Once you can do a single, 30-second eccentric, you'll be able to do one good pull-up.
May 15
Tip: The Seated Cable Face Pull
Nail your rear delts with this face pull variation. If rear delts are a weak point, start your workouts with several sets of 12-15 reps.
May 14
Tip: Glute Ham Raise Machine
Not using the GHR in your gym? You're missing out. It's a great knee-friendly, hip dominant movement.
May 12
Tip: The Rope Pullover
Here's a great lat exercise that simulates the classic Nautilus pullover machine favored by golden-era bodybuilders.
May 11
Tip: Chest-Supported Row Machine
Barbell and T-bar rows are great, but if you're also deadlifting and squatting, they can overwork the low back. Try this to give it a break.
Tip: Dumbbell Single-Leg Romanian Deadlift
Add this RDL variation to your leg day... especially if you have cranky knees.
May 10
Tip: Elevated Rear-Foot Split Squat
If achy knees are holding you back, throw this split squat into the mix on leg day.
May 9
Tip: The Gorilla Burpee
Here's a better, more back-friendly way to perform the dreaded burpee.
April 11
Tip: Triceps Giant Set
Perform back to back: 12 cross-body cable extensions, 12 dips, 12 seated dumbbell French presses. Then repeat.
April 10
Tip: Tricep 30’s
In this triceps extension variation, lower to your nose for 10 reps, then to your forehead for 10 reps, then behind your head for 10 reps.