In previous articles we discussed the power of unilateral training, the importance of a strong core, and the role of the lats and spinal erectors lifting posture and performance. When looking for a ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Mark Bell Teaches Us How to Safely Spot the Squat, Bench, and Deadlift
The act of spotting is much more than helping a buddy complete their last rep on the bench. A spotter has a great amount of responsibility that's tied to them at all times, and in some cases this ... Continue Reading
Renegade Rows: Muscles Used, Form, and Benefits
There are a plethora of bodyweight and lightweight back movements that are extremely challenging and great for building serious muscle (yes, you can get pretty strong and fit without crazy ... Continue Reading
This Is Why You Should Only Do Bar Muscle-Ups On Straight Bars
Editor's Note: Before proceeding into this article, we want to give full disclosure that the video below isn't for the faint of heart. If injuries upset you, then we suggest not watching the video, or ... Continue Reading
Inverted Rows At Home/Bodyweight Options
The inverted row is a versatile and widely available bodyweight movement that can be done nearly anywhere, with very little equipment and set up. In this article we will discuss a few options to perform ... Continue Reading
Hylete Releases Workout Shoe With 3 “Interchangeable” Soles
It’s not quite as recognizable a name as Reebok or Nike, but Hylete have been making a name for themselves for functional workout gear since they were founded around five years ago. Perhaps best known for ... Continue Reading
MyProtein BCAA 4:1:1 Review — Why the Vitamin B6?
MyProtein is perhaps best known for their popular, inexpensive whey concentrate called Impact. (We also tried their more advanced version called TheWhey.) However, MyProtein has seven different branch ... Continue Reading
17 Ways to Break Through a Stubborn Squat Plateau
The king of all lifts: the squat. A strong squat in strength sports is like owning a sports car in the real world. It's sought after by most, envied by many, and acts as somewhat of a social status ... Continue Reading
Bodytech BCAA & Glutamine Review — Why Add Vitamin C?
BodyTech is the in-house sports nutrition brand of Vitamin Shoppe, a popular supplement chain with over 750 stores in the United States. I've tried one of they protein powders, BodyTech Whey Pro 24, but ... Continue Reading
Inverted Row Alternatives
In an earlier article we discuss the inverted row and everything it has to offer. While the inverted row is a valuable training exercise for nearly every goal and athlete, varying one’s training could be a ... Continue Reading
Nike Romaleos 2 Vs. Nike Romaleos 3
There's no denying that Nike has built a strong name for themselves in the strength world for their Nike Romaleos lifting shoes. The Nike Romaleos 2 were released around January 2012. After five years of ... Continue Reading
AMRAP Nutrition BCAA Review — Are Natural BCAAs Good?
AMRAP, if you’re not familiar with functional fitness terminology, stands for “as many reps as possible” or “as many rounds as possible.” AMRAP Nutrition has the latter written on their products. The ... Continue Reading
How to Wear and Use a Lever Belt
Belts are used by a variety of lifters and come in multiple styles. Some of the most popular belt styles include velcro, single-prong, double-prong, and lever. Each of these styles will benefit ... Continue Reading
8 Tips For Improving Your Rope Climb
What used to be a staple of 1970s gym classes has become a common test of gymnastic skill, coordination, upper body endurance, and grip strength for CrossFit Regionals and Games athletes. The rope climb ... Continue Reading
Kinesiology Taping for Hip Pain
Hip pain, whether chronic or acute, can be a troublesome problem for strength athletes. Lower body power and strength based movements are often heavily influenced by the hips, and their abilities to ... Continue Reading
Why You Should Add Crawling To Your Warm-Up and Workout Routine
Contrary to the belief of time-constrained lifters, stretching and warming up are not the same thing, and passive stretching is not enough to ready the body for weightlifting. A proper warm-up increases ... Continue Reading
Contraband Women’s Weightlifting Gloves Review
Lifting gloves can be used for a variety of reasons, but most commonly it's to protect the hands from wear and tear. Typically functional fitness and calisthenic athletes, along with bodybuilders will ... Continue Reading
What’s the Difference Between Grass-Fed Whey Vs. Regular Whey?
If you’re even vaguely interested in healthy eating, you’ve probably come across people extolling the benefits of grass-fed whey, beef, and dairy versus the conventional (and cheaper) grain-fed ... Continue Reading
AllMax Aminocore BCAA Review — Do You Need These B Vitamins?
AllMax is a supplement company that's based in Nevada, and they sponsor a variety of bodybuilders and figure athletes in an effort to corner that market. They sell fat burners, mass gainers, and protein ... Continue Reading
Olympic Weightlifting or Calisthenics? Why You Should Do BOTH!
Olympic weightlifting and calisthenics: at a glance, they may seem like disciplines on complete opposite sides of the strength training spectrum. One involves lifting an external object through space, and ... Continue Reading
Kipping Ring Dips — Exercise Guide and Technique Tips
Before you decide to jump on a set of rings to give kipping dips a go, be sure to master the strict and stable versions first, only adding the kip after you have shown control and strength in strict ... Continue Reading
How Finger Length and Hand Size Relate to Grip Strength & Athleticism
The body has some pretty unique ways of telling us things about ourselves. For example, there are various areas of research that have made suggestions about our motor abilities, cognitive function, and ... Continue Reading
MAN Sports ISO-AMINO BCAAs Review — Is Basic Better?
MAN Sports is based in Texas and their name is actually an acronym: it stands for "metabolic augmenting nutrition" and they promise "hand-crafted, hand-bottled, microbatch" supplements — phrasing that ... Continue Reading
Prowler Push Alternatives
The simple act of pushing loads across the floor using the legs, core, and upper body as one that demands the utmost strength, muscular endurance, and cardiovascular fitness, no matter who you are. In ... Continue Reading