finisher

If you like to train for strength—think big compound movements in the four- to six-rep rage—try capping off your manly sets with a lightweight finisher. Sports scientists at the University of Tsukuba put two sets of male athletes through four weeks of workouts in which the subjects trained with...

Per Bernal WHEN TO DO IT Give this battle rope finisher a go at the end of your weight training to prevent fatigue beforehand. WHY DO IT For one, you’ll be a hell of a lot more conditioned—in terms of general cardio and in your arms and shoulders—by working with battle ropes. Also, the...

Per Bernal CrossFitters didn’t invent the farmer’s carry—farmers probably did. But CrossFitters have certainly embraced the concept of grabbing heavy weight in both hands—be it dumbbells, a trap bar, plates, or kettle bells—and walking with it for distance or time. And you should, too. It’s
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Marius Bugge This total-body circuit is equally effective on upper- and lower-body days. Once a week will get the job done, but if you’re up to the challenge, work it into your regimen more often, such as two to three times per week. WHY DO IT CJ Murphy, M.F.S., founder of Total Performance...