April 26
Fast Muscle Growth: Specialization Made Simple
Got a few lagging muscle groups? Trigger new muscle growth with this simple body-part specialization plan. Here's how to do it.
April 20
3 Reasons to Re-Think Training to Failure
Training to failure may feel effective, but is it? Here are three reasons why it can work against long-term gains, according to science.
April 18
5 Deadlift Variations You've Never Even Tried
These deadlift variations and alternatives take a great lift and make it even better for your specific goals. Have you tried them all?
April 16
The Very Best Workout Split For YOUR Goals
Build muscle faster and get stupid strong by choosing the right workout split for your personal goals and schedule. Pick one of these.
April 14
6 New Chest Workout Tips for Fast Gains
If your strength gains are slow and your upper body is the same size as last year, you need to upgrade your chest workout. Here's how.
April 9
Workout Challenge: 1 to 10 Pull-Ups
Want to take on a smart workout challenge? Start with the first pull-up variation and see if you can work your way to the tenth. See it here.
March 28
One Exercise for Thick Triceps and a Big Bench Press
Struggle to lock out during the bench press? Want a monstrous set of triceps? Master this hybrid exercise. Here's how to do it.
March 26
Romanian Deadlifts vs. Stiff-Leg Deadlifts
Bending over and picking things up doesn't need to be complicated. So let's clear it up. Here's the difference between these two deadlifts.
March 24
3 Good, But Overrated Exercises
Don't get mad. These are all decent movements, but there are more effective options. Are you using any of these overrated exercises?
March 20
The Best Number of Sets for Getting Stronger
A solid new study determines the best number of sets for building lower-body strength. Hint: You're probably doing way too many. Info here.
March 8
The 6 Types of Squats Every Lifter Should Master
Hit leg day hard, but mix it up. Here are six types of squats for every occasion, injury history, and experience level. Tried them all?
February 28
17 Swiss Bar Exercises for a Full-Body Workout
The Swiss bar isn't just for bench pressing. Here's how to build your glutes, delts, arms, back, abs, and more without beating up your joints.
February 23
What's in Our Gym Bag?
Dump out your gym bag and show us what you carry to the gym. That's what we asked our experts to do. Check out their show-and-tell videos.
February 16
23 Elite Band Exercises
These aren't your mama's resistance band exercises! They're for more advanced lifters and athletes chasing high-level performance gains.
February 14
No-Fail Workout Tips for Gains
Why does training have to be so complicated? Well, it doesn't. Here are four workout tips that are easy to apply and always work.
February 13
The Nordic Deadlift
Looks odd, but this new deadlift variation will build your hamstrings and posterior chain strength like nothing else. Take a look.
February 5
The Best Hamstring Exercise You're Not Doing
The best hamstring exercise isn't the lying leg curl. For size and strength, you need this one too. Here's how to set it up and scale it.
February 3
The Pull-Up That Looks Easy But Blasts Your Back
Whether you're a master of the pull-up or can't even do one with good form, this deceptively challenging variation is for you. Take a look.
February 2
The 10 Trap Bar Exercises You Need
Most people don't do hex bar or trap bar exercises. They're missing out. Grab the one at your gym, dust it off, and put it to work.