Our Top 10 Articles of 2016

Here’s a roundup of our most popular articles from 2016. If you missed any of these gems, now’s your chance to catch up!

Learn how full squats can improve function, protect against injuries, and build more muscle.
https://theelitetrainer.com/should-the-knees-pass-the-toes-when-squatting/

Usually in training we say, “If it hurts, don’t do it,” but with the foam roller, the opposite holds true!
https://theelitetrainer.com/foam-rolling-and-pain/

Training intensity, volume, and frequency are important variables for muscle growth, but there may be one variable that trumps them all. Learn what it is.
https://theelitetrainer.com/the-most-important-variable-for-muscle-hypertrophy/

A must-read for any personal trainer searching for courses that offer CECs.
https://theelitetrainer.com/i-dont-care-about-continuing-education-credits/

If basic abdominal crunches are too easy for you, here’s a version that will literally turn your world upside down!
https://theelitetrainer.com/the-hanging-bat-crunch/

Sometimes we go off track with our food choices and a detox is in order. Here’s a simple two-step process to get you back on the road to optimal health.
https://theelitetrainer.com/a-simple-two-step-detox/

The mystery of diabetes may have been solved many decades ago, yet people are still suffering needlessly today. Discover a simple approach to control and possibly conquer the disease before things get out of hand.
https://theelitetrainer.com/is-the-current-treatment-of-diabetes-all-wrong/

Many forms of exercise can help you reach your destination, but weight training will get you there with time to spare.
https://theelitetrainer.com/get-more-from-weights-than-aerobics/

In my opinion, anyone who trains with weights on a regular basis should do yoga at least once a week. Here’s why yoga can help you build muscle.
https://theelitetrainer.com/i-felt-like-a-lion-among-deer/