[Study] Squat Depth — How Low Should Your Squat Really Go?
We dive into new research and science on squatting, examine the safety of going deep, and officially settle the debate on just HOW low your squat should really go. Let’s officially put this debacle to bed.
Read More[WOTM, 09/2013] Ignite Chest, Shoulder & Back Growth With The Bulletproof, Adamantine Upper Body Workout
Dive into September’s WOTM — a workout focused on full-blown upper body fortification that’s designed to build strength & size in the chest/back/shoulders.
Read More[WOTM, 08/2013] The “HELP ME! I Have No Idea What The Hell I’m Doing” Newbie’s Workout Plan
Welcome to the iron jungle, newbie. August’s beginner’s WOTM is designed to help anyone who’s new to weight-training learn the ins-and-outs, awaken hibernating muscles, & lay the foundation for an elite physique.
Read MoreThe 30 Most Powerful Arm Exercises For Titanic, Toned Arms
It’s time to launch an arms race. Whether you prefer titanic, sleeve-bursting arms or toned, defined, lean cannons, the following 30 exercises are powerful tools to help accessorize your body with whichever flavor of arms you’re shooting for.
Read More[WOTM, 05/2013] Crystallize Your Abs With The Fat-Blasting Summer Hypershred Workout
May’s high-intensity WOTM is designed to torch the last layer of body fat and put the finishing touches on your six-pack just in time for summer. Finish strong; get after it.
Read MoreAre You STILL Feeling The Burn Days After Your Workout? Meet DOMS.
Have you ever felt extremely sore one or two days after a workout? Meet DOMS — AKA Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness. Learn all about what causes DOMS, how to reduce the pain, and how to prevent it in the future.
Read MoreA Billion Ways To Bust Through A Muscle, Strength, Or Weight-Loss Plateau
Think for a minute about your training and progress — does it feel like your muscle growth has slowed, or even stopped altogether? If so, you’re stuck in the middle of a big, black, fitness abyss known as a plateau. Here are a billion ways to bust through.
Read More18 Reasons Why You NEED To Lift Weights, Especially If You’re a Woman
While one goal of weight lifting is to buff up, most people who train religiously acknowledge that the benefits go far beyond muscular growth. Here are 18 reasons why you NEED to lift weights — right now.
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