Exercise Science

Workout Tips

Why Deadlifts Aren’t the Best Muscle Builder—And What Works Better

Heavy deadlifts build strength, but research shows smarter hinge variations may grow more muscle.

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Workout Tips

The RPE Scale Explained

This effort-first system helps lifters train hard, recover better, and keep progressing.

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Workout Tips

How to 'Grease the Groove' for Greater Gains

These frequent, low-fatigue practice sets will help your reps look cleaner—and maybe feel lighter.

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Workout Tips

5 Front Rack Mobility Exercises to Improve Front Squats

Go from painful to powerful with these wrist- and elbow-protecting drills.

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News

Sam Sulek’s Weight Cut Strategy for the 2026 Arnold Classic

Recently at 229 pounds, the young bodybuilder says he’s not worried about making weight.

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Workout Tips

What Your Grunts at the Gym Could Really Be Telling You

Is it really OK to roar during deadlifts, or is something else going on inside of you?

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Shoulder Exercises

5 Mobility Drills to Help Fix Your Overhead Press Lockout

If you’re struggling to lift heavier weight, the problem may more than just the load.

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Workout Tips

What is Occlusion Training, and How Does It Help Build Muscle?

Smart BFR technique boosts hypertrophy, spares joints, and extends lifting longevity.

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Workout Tips

The Perfect Warmup Routine for Strength Training

Small tweaks to your warmup structure can be the catalyst for huge gains.

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Abs and Core Exercises

How to use the Half-Kneeling Pallof Press to Build Stronger Lifts

It's a move that'll help boost stability by locking your trunk against twisting.

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