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Target Your Rear Delts Like Never Before
If you’ve struggled to feel your rear delts working—or to fill in that rear delt gap—this variation of the bent-over lateral raise could be the
A Safe Family
Guys who lift serious weights regularly are usually better equipped to protect themselves if trouble arises. But safety is a concern for everyone—especially for those
The Best Mobile Coaching App
Nearly everyone owns a mobile device today, and more people are turning to coaching apps to guide their workouts. But which app is the best?
A Chlorine Scavenger
It’s been a scorcher of a summer! What a great year to own a swimming pool. Taking a dip whenever you want can be refreshing
Don't Discard This From Your Salad
Back in the summer of 2012, I was approached by a 34-year-old male who was overweight and dealing with some health issues. He was planning
The Beast of a Salad
A typical second or third meal of my day is a hearty salad. This “beast” of a meal delivers a balanced mix of protein, fat,
How to Build a Muscular Back
Q: I like to work a different body part every day. Do you have a good routine to beef up my back? A: The following
The Best Whole Body Vibration Device for the Money
Whole body vibration (WBV) has gained popularity in the fitness industry over the past few years. This form of training offers several benefits, including: For
Mixed-Grip Chin-Up
A mixed-grip chin-up, also known as an alternate-grip or opposite-grip chin-up, is performed with one hand pronated and the other hand supinated. How to Perform
Eat Watermelon After a Workout
If your goal is to get lean, it’s wise to limit fruit intake due to its sugar content. Consume fruit primarily on workout days: Stick
Get a Female Training Partner
What happens when guys train with other guys? Often, the weight starts to pile on the bar, and form gets thrown out the window! “It’s
Women Are Not Supposed to Lift Weights?
I just got back from a 10-day vacation in Florida, where I managed to train six times—twice at a gym, twice in our condo (check
How to Perform Multiple Station Training in a Busy Gym
Trying to superset or circuit train in a crowded gym can feel like an impossible task. You grab a bench, turn around for two seconds,
Are Tendon Ruptures Happening at a Greater Rate Today?
Maybe it’s just me, but it seems like tendon ruptures are more common than ever. Every week in the iron game, someone tears a pec,
The Seated Cable Tibialis Raise
Everyone trains the calves, but hardly anyone trains the shins! The tibialis anterior, the major muscle on the front of the lower leg, is often
How's Your Food Made?
Have you ever wondered how your food is made? Take a typical continental breakfast—it usually includes bread, rolls, muffins, pastries, and other baked goods, along
Success Leaves Clues
Let’s take a look at the training routines of some of the top names from the golden era of bodybuilding. Each of these champions had
How Do You Rate On a Scale of 1-10?
Competitive bodybuilding today seems to be experiencing a bipolar disorder. At the professional level, it’s all about size—the bigger, the better. At the amateur level,
The Hawthorne Effect of Personal Training
If someone watches you while you train, your performance will improve. This is known as the Hawthorne effect (also referred to as the observer effect),
Sleep On It
I wish I knew as much about sleep when I was in university as I do today. It would have been a much different experience.
A Second Set With Dr. Eric Serrano (Part 7)
Beyond Eggs: Protein-Packed Breakfast Options JP: What can people eat in the morning besides eggs? This is a very common question. Many parents tell me