The Romanian deadlift (RDL) should be a staple in (almost) everyone’s workout program. Whether your goals align with physique development, enhancement of athletic performance, or general health, we think ... Continue Reading
The Bodybuilder’s Guide to Transitioning From a Cut to a Bulk
Bodybuilding is cyclical. Physique pros embody this practice with defined “off-seasons,” where they devote months of dedicated time to packing on as much mass as possible before shredding down for big ... Continue Reading
Learn the Reverse Crunch to Fire Up Your Core Training
The reverse crunch is a very popular core exercise — and with good reason. It is a great beginner-friendly core move that can easily cater to more advanced athletes, too. While mainly targeting the ... Continue Reading
How to Build Your Own Workout Plan (+ Sample Template)
Whether you’re heading back to the gym after a long period away or you’re braving the weight room for the first time, figuring out what actually to do once you hit the gym can be daunting. That personal ... Continue Reading
These Are the 10 Best Dumbbell Exercises for Bodybuilding
Bodybuilders work with whatever equipment they have to in order to build muscle. Some prefer the barbell for its high loading capacity; others rightfully revere the cable tree for its constant tension and ... Continue Reading
Brandon Lilly’s Cube Method, Explained and Unpacked
Powerlifting can be a game of attrition. Without the right program, you may be predisposed to overuse, aches and pains, and even boredom. Brandon Lilly’s “Cube Method” was designed to reinvigorate your ... Continue Reading
Try These Cable Biceps Workouts for Different Experience Levels
Building a pair of bulging biceps is the dream of many a lifter, from total gym newbies all the way through advanced lifters from all strength sports. There’s something culturally alluring about that ... Continue Reading
How to Do a Side Plank, With Alternatives and Benefits
Figuring out how to train your abs can be a toughie. It can be tricky to train all of your abdominal muscles in one workout in a way that's efficient. That's where the side plank comes in. Much like ... Continue Reading
Is Running or Rowing Better for Strength Athletes?
It’s time to get your cardio game face on. Whether you want to get your blood pumping for an active recovery day or are trying to create a cardio routine to supplement your strength training, you’ve got to ... Continue Reading
The 10 Best Barbell Biceps Exercises to Boost Your Arm Size and Pulling Strength
The word biceps may well invoke thoughts of watching your biceps swell in the mirror with every rep. Whether you want bulging shirt sleeves or just a strong pair of biceps to bolster your pulling strength, ... Continue Reading
These Are Six Common Bodybuilding Weak Points (Plus How to Fix Them)
Bodybuilding is the pursuit of physical perfection — or at least getting as close as you can. Whether you’re an active competitor pursuing your pro card or just want to put on some muscle for beach season, ... Continue Reading
How to Do the Step-Up for Next-Level Leg Gains
You can train your legs in a variety of ways. Squat, pull, lunge, thrust, work on two legs; balance on one. When you lace up your cross-trainers to hit the gym and build your wheels, the movements that go ... Continue Reading
7 At-Work Stretches to Boost Your Gym Performance
Mobility workouts might be less glamorous than slinging around heavy barbells. But just because daily stretching isn't quite as Instagram-worthy as stunning tandem weightlifting feats, mobility training is ... Continue Reading
8 Thanksgiving Week Nutrition Tips to Maintain Any Fitness Goals
It’s that time of year again — the holiday season. The holidays can be stressful for many reasons, perhaps especially for those with fitness goals. You’re eating differently, maybe traveling, and totally ... Continue Reading
Learn the Cable Pullover for Developing Bigger Lats and Stronger Pulls
Regardless of whether you are a bodybuilder, strength athlete, or general gymgoer, the cable pullover is a great lat isolation exercise. This variation of the dumbbell pullover relies on using a cable ... Continue Reading
7 Ways to Move More During the Day to Improve Results in the Gym
You go as hard as you can in the gym. But even if you train multiple times a week with hour-long sessions, you’re still spending the overwhelming majority of your time not working out. If you want what’s ... Continue Reading
Compound Exercises Explained: How to Make Big Gains With Big Lifts
The fitness industry is absolutely packed with jargon. Some of which can be pretty easy to understand, even for a newcomer. After all, it’s easy enough to know what someone is getting at when they say ... Continue Reading
8 Quick Tips to Help You Nail Your First Weightlifting Workout
Congratulations are in order; you found your way to weightlifting. Whether by seeing someone slam and stomp in your local gym or by scrolling through your Explore feed, your eyes fell upon someone ... Continue Reading
The 11 Best Swiss Bar Exercises for Shoulder-Friendly Lifting
Working with a barbell fast-tracks your strength and muscle-building goals. They’re versatile and allow you to load a ton of weight so you can train for maximum strength. But the thing about barbells is ... Continue Reading
What You Need to Know About How to Increase Strength
You’ve decided that you want to get strong. That’s great. Increasing strength will help you avoid looking like you’re drowning in your sweater, sure, but your health will improve, too. A study in ... Continue Reading
What Are Giant Sets and How to Use Them for Increased Work Capacity and Strength
When it comes to chasing down your training goals, you have a lot of options for making gains. Giant sets are used by general gymgoers and competitive strength athletes in very specific ways to get ... Continue Reading
Try These 5 Hotel Room Workouts to Stay Fit on the Road
Even for the most disciplined athletes, the best-laid workout programs can fall to the wayside by travel. Whether you’re on the go because of the holidays, work, or something else entirely, it’s easy — and ... Continue Reading
The 10 Best Neck Stretches to Improve Your Pulls and Overhead Lifts
Close your eyes for a moment, take a deep breath, and imagine your daily routine. Think about the positions you sit and stand in, as well as the movements you perform most often. Depending on your job, ... Continue Reading
How to Do the Reverse Pec Deck — Tips, Tricks, & Variations
No, they’re not using it wrong. If you’ve ever seen someone sitting backward on the pec deck machine at your gym, know that they aren’t practicing their breaststroke; they're training the upper back and ... Continue Reading