April 9
Tip: Reverse-Grip Pushdown
To enhance your mind-muscle connection, try this. Be sure to roll your knuckles back towards your body and hold for a 2-3 count for 3-4 sets.
April 8
Tip: How to Make Bacon a True Health Food
They say the bacon in heaven doesn't cause cancer or plug up your heart. Here's how to make a little heaven on earth.
Tip: The Overhead Shrug
This not only works the upper and lower traps, but also trains elevation of the scapula.
April 7
Tip: A Giant Set for Giant Triceps
Combine rope pushdowns, overhead extensions, and dips into one giant set for guaranteed gains. Do 4 sets, 12 reps for each exercise in the giant set.
Tip: 4 Reasons Keto Blows for Building Muscle
It's an okay option for fat loss for some people, but not for lifters chasing hypertrophy. Here's why.
April 5
The Bodybuilder's Breakfast
Here's how to whip up a stack of clean, high-protein waffles or pancakes in just a few minutes. Warning: May contain images of bacon.
Tip: Lying Cuban Press
Use light weights and try this for overall shoulder health. You'll get some lower trap work too.
April 4
Tip: The 6 Keys to Big, Strong Triceps
Suffer from TTS (Tiny Triceps Syndrome)? Here's the cure.
Tip: Face Pulls to Forehead
Healthy shoulders, rear delt work, and trap activation. Hard to beat this accessory exercise.
April 3
Tip: 4 Calf Training Essentials
What do you do if your calves are small even though you train them three days a week? Try these fixes.
Tip: 70-Degree Smith Machine Row
Great exercise for the mid-back and traps. The machine allows you to get a harder upper-back contraction.
April 2
Tip: Does T Nation Endorse Steroids?
Some people think we're promoting steroids. Are they right? Here's the answer.
Tip: The Rogue Shrug
This combo of shrugs and mini-rows will really build middle and upper traps, as well as the rhomboids.
April 1
Tip: The Only Three Lifts
If you were limited to just one bodyweight exercise, one kettlebell exercise, and one dumbbell movement, what would they be? Try these.
Tip: Band Pull-Apart
Bring up your rear delts anywhere with a band. Do 4-5 sets of at least 20 reps.
March 31
Tip: Standing Cable Row with Stretch
A good variation to use if you're already hitting the lower back hard on barbell lifts and want to take a break from traditional rows.
Tip: 200 Reps for a Complete Upper Body
Superset these two exercises to build your back, chest, and arms. It's actually a pretty fun and challenging workout!
March 30
Tip: Cable Rows with Ab Straps
Here's a great rowing variation to use if barbell rows are too tricky for your cranky lower back.
Tip: Is Corn Syrup in Beer Bad For You?
Bud Lite calls out other beer companies for using a fattening and unhealthy ingredient. Are they right?