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 15
Tip: Assisted Dips – Useful or Just a Sissy Exercise?
You may be surprised. Check this out.
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.
Tip: The Best Power and Conditioning Test
You need both anaerobic power and aerobic capacity to be a great lifter and athlete. Test them both with this simple challenge.
May 13
Tip: The Strength Athlete's Mistake
This common error makes it harder to set squat and deadlift PR's, and it may even leave you injured.
May 12
Tip: The Rope Pullover
Here's a great lat exercise that simulates the classic Nautilus pullover machine favored by golden-era bodybuilders.
Tip: Simple Power Training for Muscle
More power equals more muscle and more athleticism. Here's an easy way to toss in some power-building movements before your workout.
May 11
Tip: Dumbbell Single-Leg Romanian Deadlift
Add this RDL variation to your leg day... especially if you have cranky knees.
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: Keto and Bodybuilding Don't Mix
Keto revisionists are saying you can eat plenty of protein and still stay in ketosis, but they're wrong. Again. Here's why.
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.
Tip: 3 Reasons Trap Bar Deadlifts Are King
For non-powerlifters, trap bar deads beat the pants off the barbell variation. Here's why.
May 9
Tip: The Truth About the Bad Girl Machine
Can strength athletes actually benefit from the adductor and abductor machine? Here's what you need to know.
Tip: The Gorilla Burpee
Here's a better, more back-friendly way to perform the dreaded burpee.
May 8
Tip: Got Angry Knees? Squat Like This
You don't have to ditch all your leg training when your knees are acting up. Try this squat variation instead.
May 7
Tip: Protein-Packed Lemon Squares
You've gotta try these lemony blackberry jam protein squares... immediately.
May 6
Tip: Get Mom and Dad To Eat More of This
This is potentially the greatest gift a son, daughter, grandson, or granddaughter could ever give to their aging parents or grandparents.
May 5
Tip: Death by Dumbbell – The Workout
Got about 10 minutes? Then you've got time to do this wicked one-dumbbell workout.
May 4
Tip: Eat This Way to Stop Achy Knees
Researchers discover that a simple dietary manipulation can reduce knee inflammation, improve knee functionality, and lessen pain.
May 3
Tip: The Russian Core Exercise
This forgotten core movement will make you better at just about any physical activity. Check it out.