How to Do the Plate Raise
May 24, 2023
The unassuming plate raise requires minimal loading and no learning curve to be effective. You grab a weight plate by either end, brace your core, and raise it to your face level for
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How to Do the 90/90 Stretch to Squat Heavier and Move Better
May 22, 2023
Squatting to depth is the envy of many a strength athlete. If you’re a competitive powerlifter, it’s a must to avoid any red lights and missed lifts during your competition. And for weekend
How to Do the Chest-Supported Row for a Bigger and Stronger Back
May 21, 2023
You walk into a crowded gym on your upper-body or pulling day and you’re ready to do your rows, but you find that all of the barbells are taken. Here’s what you should
How to Do the Plank Jack for Killer Abs and Better Conditioning
May 21, 2023
No exercise can do it all: Planks are a tried-and-true core-builder, but they don’t burn many calories. The jumping jack — a gym-class classic — will get your heart rate up and your
How to Do the Single-Arm Lat Pulldown for Spectacular Back Development
May 19, 2023
You’ve probably heard that the best way to build your back is with rows, pull-ups, deadlifts, and so on. And, for the most part, that’s sound advice: Large and heavy compound exercises are
Do the Hex Press for Next-Level Chest Gains
May 11, 2023
If you train your chest seriously, you’ve probably done plenty of barbell bench pressing. And dumbbell pressing. Oh, and you can’t forget the incline press for those upper pecs, of course. And then
How to Do the Muscle Snatch for Better Weightlifting Performance
May 5, 2023
If you’re on the hunt for a new way to improve your weightlifting game, the muscle snatch is an absolute game-changer. The muscle snatch can help you build explosive leg power, teach you
How to Do the Clean for Explosive Power, Muscle Growth, and Much More
April 28, 2023
The first time you ever saw someone doing a clean probably blew your mind. Most free-weight exercises are slow and controlled; take a bar (or pair of dumbbells) from here to there with
How to Do the Heels-Elevated Goblet Squat for Superior Quad Gains
April 28, 2023
The movements you select on leg day make all the difference when it comes to making gains. You’re probably already doing the back squat and/or front squat. If you’re in the mood to
How to Do the Reverse-Grip Bent-Over Row for Bigger Lats and Beefier Biceps
April 28, 2023
You might not realize it, but the moment you step into the gym, you’re racing against the clock. Whether that’s a literal time limit, or a perceived point of exhaustion, the truth is