March 22
Training Methods On Trial: The Strongest Shall Survive
Three big lifts, five sets of five reps, whole-body workouts... what's not to love? A couple of things. Let's examine the SSS plan.
March 1
The Best Strength Exercises You Don't Even Do
Trying to add more plates? Eliminate the weaknesses holding you back. Use these unique strength exercises for bigger numbers on the big three.
February 27
The Ultimate Power-Building Tool
Become a powerhouse. Build upper-body strength and generate unstoppable power through your entire body. Here's how to do it.
February 6
You Need to Get Strong On These 5 Exercises
Get strong and bulletproof your body against injuries with these five neglected exercises. Check 'em out and add a few to your training plan.
January 19
Avoid These 3 Training Rabbit Holes
The gym is filled with rabbit holes you can fall into, rabbit holes that will make you stay your same, doughy self. Avoid these three.
December 19
Go Heavy, Explode, Go Home: The Contrast Method
Build explosive power by combining a lift for strength with an explosive exercise. Great for athleticism and gains. Here's how to do it.
December 6
Training Methods On Trial: Breathing Squats
Sure, it's a big lift with big benefits, but is it worth doing with super high, heavy reps? Here's the truth about breathing squats.
November 14
The Skeleton Program: 2 Lifts, 20 Minutes, Every Day
Don't lose your gains when life gets crazy. Here's how to make progress when your training has to be cut to a minimum.
October 26
Unpopular Opinion: You Don't Need the One-Rep Max
Unless you're a competitive lifter, there's little reason to do a one-rep max. A 2-3RM works better for building strength. Here's why.
October 20
The Inconvenient Truth About Perfect Form
Obsessing over technique is often a sign of virtue signaling, OCD tendencies, intellectual masturbation, or some combination of the three.
October 12
A Strength Coach's Top 3 Upper-Body Exercises
Get strong, build muscle, stay healthy, and be ready to compete. Add these plateau-busting, upper-body exercises to your workout plan.
September 26
Training for the Tactical Athlete
Law enforcement officers, firefighters, and military personnel are tactical athletes and need to train like it. Here's how.
September 14
The Truth About Pull-Ups
Pull-ups actually aren't a great measure of strength. But if you want to get better at them anyway, try these proven strategies.
August 29
Compound Sets for Size and Strength
Is there a way to gain size and strength without spending hours in the gym? Yep. Compound sets will get you there. Take a look at these.
August 24
What Every Home Gym is Missing
Whether you're training in a home gym or commercial gym, this versatile yet underrated tool needs a place in your workout.
August 12
Question of Strength 65
What body fat percentage is the most anabolic? Why are powerlifters stronger than bodybuilders? What is seasonal programming? Answers here.
July 25
Get Strong with a Big ROM
Get strong and build muscle by extending the range of motion. These exercises are perfect for adding a little extra deficit at the bottom.
July 21
The 3/7 Method for Muscle Growth and Strength
A scientifically proven and extremely time-efficient set/rep scheme for increasing muscle growth and strength. Check it out here.
July 6
Deadlift: Drop It Quickly or Lower Slowly?
Should you lower the bar slowly for the deadlift, or will that lead to injury? The answer may surprise you. Check it out here.