January 17
Instantly Boost Strength & Performance
Push and pull without moving a weight. Sounds odd but it works if you're wanting to get stronger or instantly perform better. Here's how.
January 14
Question of Power 1
In his new column, Coach Carter tackles glute building for dudes, deadlift frequency, lat work for big guys, and benching for non-powerlifters.
December 31
Question of Strength 50
How bodybuilders can fight post-show depression, how to eat carbs and stay lean, and what to do if squats make you hurt.
December 28
Lost Strength: The Missing Exercises
You're already doing the big basics, right? Now add these. You'll get stronger, perform better athletically and get more jacked.
Tip: 3 Strength Training Mistakes to Avoid
There are some people who need advanced drills and programming. You may not be one of them. Here's how to keep it simple and get strong.
December 22
Tip: Deadlift – Explosive Triple from Deficit
Sub-maximal explosive deadlifts for sets of 3-5 reps are sure to boost your conventional deadlift PR.
Tip: Blow Up Your Deadlift with this Exercise
A lot of times, your deadlift stalls out because you lack isometric strength in your lats. Let's fix that... and build some new mass too.
December 21
The Final Word: Free Weights vs. Machines
Some say free weights are best. Some say machines are best. They're both being narrow-minded. Here's the real science.
December 20
Tip: Stiff-Leg Deadlift from Deficit
You need a strong posterior chain to deadlift big numbers, and it's hard to beat this lift to strengthen it.
December 15
Tip: Social Media Workouts vs. Real Training
Bands, chains, boxes, agility drills. They have their place, but there's some really bad info out there. Here's what you need to know.
Tip: Do the Viking Press in Your Gym
You've seen this lift in strongman competitions. Here's how to do it in a regular gym and smash those delts.
December 14
Tip: Don't Cut Your Rest Periods Short
Short on time? Don't rest less between sets or you'll interfere with your gains. Try this instead.
6 Easy Exercises You Won't Be Able to Do
Maybe you're pretty strong. Great. But that just increases the odds that you can't do these easy movements that would allow you to get even stronger.
December 7
Tip: Crappy Genetics? Deadlift Like This
Suck at deadlifting? If it's a leverage or arm-length issue, here's a tip that'll help you yank big numbers off the floor anyway.
Forget About Squat Depth
Two authorities on squatting think squat depth is arbitrary and senseless. Here are 5 things about squats that they think are much more important.
December 4
Tip: The Recovery Intrusive Deadlift
Yes, do deadlifts. But program them wisely or you'll crash and burn. Here's why and what to do about it.
December 3
Tip: The 1-Plate Deficit Deadlift
This is probably the most productive change you can make with your deadlift training. Here's why.
December 1
Stop Doing Extra Low-Back Work
In most cases, it won't help you increase your deadlift. In fact, it could be the cause of your problem. Here's why and what to do instead.
November 22
The Best Damn Strength Plan For Natural Lifters
If you're a natural lifter doing the workouts of drugged lifters, you're going to be disappointed. Build maximal strength the natural way. Here's how.