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The Truth About Exercise and Nutrition T Nation is known for providing cutting-edge training and nutrition info. We’re also known for telling it like it is, even if a few feathers get ruffled. So, let’s dishevel a whole brood of chickens by asking our staff a simple question. What’s something...

13 Exercises You Need Can't spend a ton of time in the gym? Build a physique that looks like you do. Make these exercises a priority. Some people love to spend hours in the gym. Others want to earn a built physique without putting in any extra time doing it. Luckily, it's possible to do fast and...

The Athlete's Secret Carbohydrate There's no doubt it improves performance in the gym and on the field of competition. So why is it legal? A few years ago, a T Nation staffer was walking through the athlete warm-up area at the CrossFit Games when he noticed something suspicious. Two of the...

esGunnar Peterson may call himself “prehistoric,” but this coach, who has gained results from both celebrities and the general public keeps his own energy levels high as a motivated trainer, an ambassador for MitoQ, and a member of The Vitamin Shoppe’s Wellness Council. Searching for some...

Many lifters get the wrong idea regarding strengthening the core. They perform endless crunches or planks that leave them staring at the floor. While those exercises have their place, they often miss the core issue. A strong core isn’t just about the six-pack; it’s about stability and the...

Building muscle is about more than just exercising around the clock. In fact, studies show that exercise alone isn’t enough to get practical muscle-building results. Experts advise a combination of several factors at once, including an understanding of balanced nutrition, the use of healthy...

Not everyone who is fat is unfit. But to what extend does staying active protect your life when you are losing the battle of the bulge? Research in this area continues to show that carrying extra pounds can lead to health problems, but no matter your BMI, those that exercise will live longer. A...

As trainer to the multi-time World’s Strongest Man, Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson, Sebastian Oreb, who is also known as the “Australian Strength Coach” knows how to get epic results from his clients. So, when he decided to weigh-in on the long-running debate concerning which rep range is best for...

Jay Cutler was so celebrated for his enormous arms that he lifted no less than four Olympia trophies during his time in active bodybuilding competition. Now aged, 51, Cutler is still crushing his workouts and has shared the top three tricep exercises that he uses to keep taxing those arms...

Turmeric Curcumin: Effects on Performance & Health Curcumin's benefits for human performance and health are staggering. Here's a snapshot of the many conditions this supplement can help. Curcumin Benefits: the Most Effective Supplement Ever? Curcumin may very well be the most effective...

With Ozempic and other hunger suppressing drugs becoming all the rage for weight loss, new research into exercise suggests that physical activity may be superior to prescription drugs, especially for women. Here’s why. Active ingredients like semaglutide, found in Ozempic help type 2 diabetes...

by Andrew Coates, Tony Gentilcore, and Luka Hocevar Three Strength Coaches Weigh In Do it when standard squats fall short. Do it for big damn legs. Just do it. Can a single-leg exercise become a primary strength tool? When three great coaches say this exercise is a staple, it must be true. And...

The classic pushup will never go out of style, but it can get dull, especially for those able to knock out a few sets of 20 or more reps with relative ease. However, many excellent variations exist, including the one with the coolest exercise name ever, the TRX Atomic Pushup. This isn’t just...

Got lagging muscles? Build your calves, abs, quads, hams, traps, and chest. We'll show you how. “Hey Chad, what’s the single best exercise for…?” I get that question every day, and I often shudder because we don’t live in a world where we’re so limited, especially to just one measly exercise...

The Calories-Out Study What if we just kept our diets the same but did a buncha cardio? Would we lose fat? How much? What about muscle? Check out this study. In the simplest terms, choose one of these options to lose fat: Eat fewer calories than your maintenance intake (calorie deficit via...

Do your squats! But you don't have to put a bar across your back to do them. Try this instead. Hip belt squats are a unique exercise that first caught my attention through two published articles by John McCallum in the March and April, 1970 issues of Strength & Health magazine (yes, you whipper...

Fix Your Elbow, Knee, and Achilles Pain Nagging joint pain - everyone deals with it at some point. But don't think a little time off is going to cure it. Be proactive to get long-term relief. Here's how. It happens to almost every athlete and dedicated lifter: tendonitis. And when it really...

Studies show that only one hour a week of this type of exercise works better for fat loss than seven hours a week of jogging. Get the workout here. Who would lose more fat? The person who decided to jog or do some other form of longer duration cardio for 1 hour, 7 days a week? The person who...

5 Steps to the Ultimate Variation If you only do one ab exercise, do this one. Here are the five progressions you need. I’ve done nearly every exercise known to man. And I’ve come to a realization: the best way to train is to keep it as simple as possible. While there are endless ways to train...

If you are in serious need of some extra sleep, then there may be a way to have a better bed time. A major new study has turned the pillow on the idea that late night exercise keeps you awake, meaning you could get significantly more shut-eye by simply swapping around your workout sessions. The...