exercises

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...

by Nate Green DC training works. Never heard of it? Here’s what it is and how to do it. I tossed my cell phone onto the couch, stood up, and exhaled loudly. Instant relief. I had just finished an hour-long phone interview with SM, the insider responsible for schooling me on what is allegedly one...

How to Build a Strong, Muscular Back Want a big back? Keep it simple with these three basic exercises and one overriding principle. Every day I see average gym-goers trying to build their backs with the latest training methods. They’ll try every obscure exercise variation, and they’ll add bands...

When it comes to building functional strength and explosive power, most people focus on exercises like deadlifts, squats, and presses. But to truly maximize your performance, you need to start thinking in 360 degrees. Rotational exercises allow you to train in multiple planes of motion...

We know that no matter what stage of your combat career you are in, working on longevity in such a demanding sport is essential for continued success, but what is not always clear is the best way to train in order to meet that goal. Enter Steven Sahyoun, who is a respected MMA coach who works...

If You're Large, Bodyweight is Heavy Weight Here's how big guys can make those leverage disadvantages work in their favor to break plateaus and build even more muscle. Lifters who are well over 200 pounds and who actually have to look down at dudes who are 6 feet tall have to take a slightly...

The Bosu ball is a powerful tool for training athletes and clients across all fitness levels—when used at the right time in the right way. Whether I’m prepping athletes for high-intensity movement and stability drills or helping everyday clients improve balance, the Bosu ball workouts always...

The Ultimate Guide for the Banged-Up Lifter Joints hurt? Banged up from years of lifting? Keep training but add a few of these healing techniques to your workouts. Most training articles are all about getting strong, staying strong, and preventing injuries. That implies that most people are...

When life gets on top of you, one of the most common excuses for skipping a workout is “I don’t have time.” We’ve all been there, even me, a certified personal trainer and a freak for exercise. But what if you only need 15 minutes to build strength, burn calories, and feel sweaty and happy...

I didn’t realize how much mobility training mattered until it was too late. I was standing over a heavily loaded barbell, ready to tackle a Sumo deadlift, thinking I had all my bases covered. But as I bent down, my lower back rounded because my hips lacked the mobility to hinge properly, and as...

Crush Any Workout The best warm-up will get you physically ready to crush your workout. Get that feeling in under 10 minutes with this pre-workout strategy. A warm-up is a transition stage from normal activity to athletic activity. The purpose? To optimize performance. Good warm-ups do more than...

When building a lower body worthy of shock and awe, the hamstrings often play second fiddle to the quads. Because who doesn’t like a good quad teardrop flex? However, performing hamstring exercises are crucial for athletic performance, injury prevention, and fundamental human movement. They are...

7 Best Workouts for Weight Loss A fat burning workout shouldn't involve endless cardio and tons of volume. Not if you love muscle. Try these 7 proven strategies instead. A Fat Burning Workout, Not Muscle Burning Fat loss is simple, but improving body composition – losing fat while retaining or...

The Minimalist's Guide to Getting Jacked Think you need tons of exercises? Nope. You just need to do the best lifts more frequently. Here's what they are and how to use them for size. Get Big with the Fewest Number of Exercises What’s the minimum number of exercises you can use and still gain...

Core Training That Actually Works Most lifters backburner their core training. They may toss in a few basic ab exercises, but the effect is minimal, not counting some muscle burn and low-back discomfort. But if you want to build a strong, stable core, you have to train it purposefully with...

Jay Cutler had a rough night back in 2008 when he came runner up to Dexter Jackson, ending his two-year run as Mr Olympia. Still, the bodybuilding icon was determined to comeback bigger and stronger the following year, and recently shared one of the most important moves that saw him reclaim the...

When you browse the internet for core exercises, you’ll witness many weird, fantastic, and out-of-this-world exercises to strengthen your core. Lost in all of this is the proper function and reason you should isolate your core in the first place. It is to resist movement so the other bigger...

You can do many satisfying things in the gym, but few can match arm day especially when you add these triceps exercises into your routine. We’re not exaggerating. The feeling of extending your elbow and rotating your arm to reveal your sexy horseshoe triceps is unmatched. But the triceps are...

Almost Everyone Does It Wrong People who want to get lean almost always do exactly the opposite of what they should be doing. Here's the counterintuitive truth. Acquiring the physique you crave will likely, at some point, require a fat loss phase. Sadly, a lot of people actually end up...

3 Shocking New Findings About Exercise Selection The big free-weight lifts are the best exercises for muscle and strength, right? Well, it's more nuanced than that. Here's the new science. You must focus on the big basic lifts to build muscle and strength, right? Well, not so fast. The newest...