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The goblet squat revolutionized the way squats are being performed and taught worldwide after the great Dan John came up with it. If you don’t know what a Goblet squat is, I’m getting Dan John to come over to your house and personally put you through his goblet squat workout—but it’s probably...

No matter what you’ve been told, you can totally throw down on Thanksgiving. Seriously, eat whatever you want (if you want, of course). You don’t even have to do a “Thanksgiving workout,” again, if you don’t want to. It’s one of those rare days in which you’re entitled to enjoy with your loved...

Many lifters discount bodyweight training because are few ways to progress bodyweight training besides adding more sets and reps, reducing stability, and increasing complexity. Plus, it’s challenging to train your upper and lower back without a chin-up bar. Progress is the name of the gym game...

Caroline Freedman is a personal trainer and a TRX Sports Medicine Suspension Training exercise professional. While many of the symptoms of menopause are repeated by health and fitness outlets every October for Menopause Awareness month, one of the lesser covered issues that affects many women is...

You never really understand how important incorporating grip strength exercises into your routine are until it gives out just as you’re trying to lock out a heavy rep. Grip strength is something you are born with and is part of your DNA. Way back in the 19th century, Louis Robinson, an English...

Summer is officially upon us and thoughts are quickly turning to ‘out of office’ replies and lazy days in the sun, but if you’ve failed to get that summer-ready body that you’d hoped to achieve this year, just like in previous years, then you are certainly not alone. Losing weight is one of the...

Are you a prisoner of genetics, or do you stand a fighting chance to lose fat? Tom Venuto discusses the 3 body types and what you can do to combat "limitations." "Battle Your Biology? Fat Chance," proclaimed a headline recently in the health section of the New York Post newspaper. Quoting new...

If you've been doing the same old tired cardio day in and day out, it may be time to ditch the cardio deck. Check out these 4 cardio routines using weights! For some reason, people think the only way to think when it comes to conditioning is hitting up some form of cardio machine or doing the...

Ready to grow? It’s time to get your bulk on! Maximize the Power Muscle Burn training system by following this diet and supplementation plan. To maximize your efforts in the gym you need to eat properly. Many trainees make the huge mistake of going gonzo with the weights, but eating like a ten...

Losing weight is challenging. But with the right supplement strategy, nutrition plan, and training program, you can change the way you look, feel, and perform. Let’s face it - losing weight is hard. You have to train consistently, eat smart, and avoid all the temptations of eating food that you...

Set aside the notion that you have "bad calf genetics" and get proactive. These eight muscle building tips are designed to help bring up your weak and lagging calves. People say it all the time, “If you aren’t born with great calves, you’ll never have them.” That’s simply not true. There are...

This article takes a close look at the reasons why you're not building muscle and gaining weight. Read this is you're having trouble getting big! Here’s a question I see time and time again in online bodybuilding & fitness forums: This is an all too common story for people with no experience or...

Give your shoulders the boulder treatment by correcting these 9 common mistakes that keep a lot of builders from gaining bigger shoulders. Do you want wide, meaty, broad shoulders but have failed at every attempt? Do you chalk it up to bad genetics or a lack of the newest piece of gym equipment...

Stop neglecting your legs and start building massive quads. These 6 quad building hacks and exercises are exactly what you need to spark quad muscle growth. If you clicked this article then I already know one of two things. You either already make it a goal to tackle leg day or you’ve realized...

Ditch your flat back for good and develop lats that flare using these 5 key exercises. To jump-start your progress, we even put them together in a workout! We all know that the chest and arms are the most popular muscle groups to train but the impact of back training can’t be emphasized enough...

Don't let your progress at the gym plateau, switch up your routine with this effective workout that's guaranteed to push you to your limits! Has your training gone stale? Do you look over your workout plan and feel like it’s time to make changes but are just not sure what? Perhaps you want to do...

Want to increase the intensity and variety of your muscle building routine while adding muscle mass and strength? Introducing negatives! When it comes to building strength and muscle mass negatives are often overlooked. Professional bench pressers, bodybuilders and strength athletes all use...

Sure, glutes are important for aesthetic appeal, but do you know the real purpose behind training them? Find out the benefits & proper ways to train glutes! For the longest time, training the glutes wasn’t something the average lifter was proud of. Thanks to scientific advancement and a general...

Whether you want to add size or develop shape, these advanced movements will help you maximize your arm-building potential. Sample workout is also included! There is a common expression that is used in all aspects of life - “keep it simple.” However, another popular phrase is “variety is the...

This article pits two potent tricep builders head to head: parallel bar dips and the close grip bench press. Which is better for arm size? Read on to find out! Brad Borland is a strength & conditioning specialist, cancer survivor and the founder of WorkoutLab. When it comes to choosing exercises...