Jeff Nippard, a natural bodybuilder and science-backed coach, recently undertook a successful 100-day low-volume training experiment that showed that muscle can still be preserved while reducing training time. To that end, the savvy Canadian has now developed some low-volume training sessions to keep him on track, and here’s how you can try his efficient yet […]
Building Olympia-worthy legs requires attention to detail, and luckily Erin Stern, a two-time figure champion at the “O,” is always ready to share her winning tips for creating an impressive body. Recently, the competitor and coach took to Instagram to share four ways she uses every leg day workout to hit her quads more effectively. […]
Romanian Deadlifts are great for making hamstring gains, but a popular hack shared online is pushing gym-goers further than ever. The move, demonstrated by bodybuilder and coach Abel Albonetti, has been praised as ‘genius’ by followers on Instagram. Here’s how to try it yourself. Although Albonetti doesn’t claim to have invested in this move himself, […]
Split squats are an excellent exercise for increasing unilateral lower-body strength, but they’re not always easy to embrace when leg day arrives. The balance challenges, awkward setups and reduced range of motion resulting from these factors often turn it into a circus act. That’s where the Hatfield Split Squat comes into the picture. This unilateral […]
Seven-time Mr. Olympia Arnold Schwarzenegger set new standards for bringing the best possible physique to the stage, winning his first title in 1970 and his last in 1980. To dominate the bodybuilding industry, the future Terminator didn’t just work on his arms, legs and abs. As recently unearthed footage illustrates, the Austrian oak also focused […]
I approached the bar like any other deadlift I performed, or so I thought. I put my feet on the ground, hinged on the bar, grabbed it and tore it open. It wasn’t necessarily a very heavy weight, but this time the lift literally felt different. I heard a tear in my lower back, which […]
As a four-time Mr. Olympia winner, Jay Cutler has built up his chest with countless cables and pec deck reps, but in the interest of a change, the bodybuilding legend says standing barbell flyes are worth a serious look, demonstrating the move to his nearly 6 million loyal Instagram fans. Here’s what you need to […]
If your core training never takes off, you’re missing out on gains. Pallof presses, planks, and bird dogs are great, but if you’re ready to take it up a notch, it’s time to persevere. Enter the hanging knee raise. The hanging knee raise is a test of strength, control and toughness. You hang from a […]
Charged carries are one of the easiest ways to get strong, but that doesn’t make it easy. Pick up something heavy, walk and repeat. Carrying trains your entire body to support, stabilize and move under load. Carrying not only builds strength, but serious toughness. You’ll forge a stronger core, bulletproof your shoulders, and strengthen your […]
The setup for the seated dumbbell overhead press seems simple: you grab the weights, sit down, hoist them up, and get after them. However, the setup often trips up many lifters. Without a solid setup, you’ll be fighting unstable dumbbells, straining your shoulders and burning the energy that comes with shoulder sexiness. Unlike a barbell, […]