Here are two effective ways to perform negative-accentuated lying leg curls: Method #1 Method #2 In both methods, the key is to lower the weight slowly and under control for a count of 8 seconds, maintaining a smooth, uniform tempo from top to bottom. If you find yourself unable to control the descent and it…
If you don’t know where you’ve been, you won’t know where to go! Without a training log, how can you truly gauge progress over time? Start one here. The goal of training is progression. That’s what separates those who train from those who simply exercise to sweat and burn calories without purpose. Doing the same…
I’ve met too many guys over the years who only care about the muscles they can see in the mirror—and how much they can bench press. Don’t let that be you. Train the muscles on the back of your body as much as you train the ones on the front. And if benching is important…
Take a look at this deadlift variation I’m doing in the video below. Nothing earth-shattering here, right? It looks like I’m not lifting much weight—except when you consider that I’m using the Apollon’s Axle. This 2-inch bar is much thicker than the standard Olympic barbell, which is about half the diameter. And by doing these…
If you’re going to do pull-ups, do them right! Instead of grinding out 3–4 sets of 10 “ugly” reps, flip the script: do 10 sets of 3–4 quality reps. You’ll get a better training response with far less risk of injury. If you struggle to complete even a few solid reps, focus on the eccentric…
Here are our three most popular articles of the year, plus a bonus social media post that brought a smile to many faces: Learning to Walk AgainMy mother turned 68 years old in April. She wasn’t supposed to make it that far. The doctors gave up on her, but we didn’t give in. This is…
Take a look at this video… It doesn’t look like I’m doing much, right? There’s only 110 pounds on the bar, but it’s surprisingly challenging. Why? Because I’m only using my thumb and index finger to raise the weight! Take a closer look. Thanks to fellow strength coach Christian Thibaudeau for bringing this method to…
The Sicilian Crunch put me on the map many moons ago—consider this its reverse. It’s a negative-accentuated glute-ham raise that emphasizes the knee flexion component of the movement. If your gym has this machine, give it a try: Expect your hamstrings to be sore for a few days.
Frankie Valli’s Grease is a blast from the past—and a fitting song for the reverse hyper. Why? Because most people “blast” out of the bottom of the movement and launch the lever arm into orbit. Don’t do that! Control the movement. Maintain constant contact with the ankle pad throughout the entire range for optimal results….
The hanging-band method sounds like church bells and feels like a “new religion” for many people! So, what kind of results can you get with this method? Take a look at A 15-Year-Old Making Progress in the Gym, and then check out the video below to see how many weighted chin-ups that same 15-year-old—now 16—cranked…