training
WATCH: The Hanging Hamstring Raise
Evaluate hamstring general function, range of motion, asymmetry, strength, potential for injury and more with Dr. Eric Serrano’s hanging hamstring raise.
Building the Yoke
A big yoke equals instant respect. No one wants to screw with a guy that has a big neck and a thick yoke.
The Continental Clean — Maximizing Your Axle Clean and Press
Watching lifters attempt the continental clean has given me a case of the heebie-jeebies dozens of times. I’m here to give some pointers on making the movement stronger, safer, and more efficient.
Finding Strength: Why Your Log Press Sucks with Zydrunas Savickas
If I had to pick the three most common mistakes I've witnessed in the last 10 years of seeing lifters miss with the log, here they are, with a video of Zydrunas Savickas coaching the movement.
3 Tips for Coaching the Pull-Up
Coaches must strive to properly ensure a basic neuromuscular connection occurs through correct anatomical position, neurologic comprehension, and sensory awareness before attempting a pull-up.
Four Oddball Lifts that Work
You’ll notice that these are stabilizer-focused lifts—that’s a common theme in sussing out the value of new lifts as well as old ones that have been rediscovered.
How Are YOU Performing the Dimel Deadlift?
Even the best of the best display small form errors while performing common lifts — Clint Darden challenges Dave Tate.
WATCH: Alternating Band Tension Incline Triceps Extensions
Those chasing elite level power, performance, and physique development will take the most interest in Dr. Serrano’s special band manipulations during the set.
11 Set and Rep Schemes for Massive Reverse Hyper Back Pumps
You should be doing Reverse Hypers twice a week, year-round. Keep them fresh and challenging with these programming variations.
The Shoulder Day From Hell
A shoulder day that will leave you never wanting to move your arms again.
Improved Back Recruitment for a Bigger V-Taper
My program design was technically sound and my lifting technique was good, but my back still wasn't improving. This is when I turned to the study of anatomy and biomechanics.
How I Trained When I Was at My Best
There are two categories for max effort exercises: strength builders and strength testers. Every lifter has their own. Once I found mine, I built an 1160 squat and an 850 deadlift.