Surgery and injuries suck, but experienced lifters learn to reframe these setbacks as opportunities in disguise. Here's how to do it.
February 09, 2021
•3 min read
You can have the washboard abs of your dreams if you put in the work! Let these simple tips guide your journey to a lean midsection.
January 05, 2021
•4 min read
The debate has raged for decades: Is building calves a question of nature or nurture? A new study yields some surprising answers.
July 08, 2020
•4 min read
Is chasing size better left to the young lifters? Is leanness a better athletic goal? Here's one elite strength coach's take after decades in the iron game.
August 20, 2019
•3 min read
You'd think that building strength and hitting the gym regularly would go hand in hand, but strength is a goal that takes intentionality. Our athletes offer their best advice for getting stronger the right way!
June 20, 2019
•4 min read
Don't get caught up in the craze for "functional fitness." All exercise can improve your functional capacity and increase your zest for life!
June 04, 2019
•2 min read
What gym equipment will pay off the biggest dividends for an athlete looking to stay strong as the years go by? Here's your answer, from an elite strength coach!
June 03, 2019
•2 min read
Aging athletes don't need to completely re-envision the way they eat to see benefits. Just a couple of small tweaks can make a huge difference!
April 04, 2019
•3 min read
You've probably heard for years that compound lower-body exercises are all you need to build thick hamstrings. The science says otherwise.
February 18, 2019
•3 min read
Where should your priorities start in the gym? Our expert on training for older lifters says it all starts with a single muscle group that can have the most impact on body composition, quality of life, and overall functionality.
September 20, 2018
•4 min read
So many new training programs pop up on social and elsewhere, it's hard to know which ones are valid, and which have just been cobbled together by some bozo. Here's how to tell which ones might work for you.
September 10, 2018
•4 min read
Winning bodybuilding contests is all about learning: from other bodybuilders, from judges, and from yourself. Derek Lunsford, the 2017 NPC USA Men's Light Heavyweight champ, passes on some good lessons from his first few years on the platform.
August 02, 2018
•5 min read
Otherwise known as "deloading," reloading is all about giving your body (and your mind) a chance to take a step back from heavy lifting and get recharged. If you lift big, you'd better reload.
July 11, 2018
•2 min read
When it comes to making gains, should you take your reps through a full range of motion, or are partials the way to go? Here's what the science says.
July 06, 2018
•3 min read
Is your approach to leg training fending off Father Time, or hastening the end of your lifting life? Here's what every older lifter needs to know about the back squat, and squats in general.
May 16, 2018
•4 min read
There's a mountain of research showing that creatine can help produce muscle growth and make training more effective. But how does it actually do it? An elite researcher breaks it down.
April 13, 2018
•3 min read
With the amount of gym rats who say they "can't bench anymore," you'd think there's a reverse age limit on the movement! No, you don't have to give it up at 35, but you'd better get serious about doing it right. Here's how.
April 04, 2018
•3 min read
A new powerlifter got lots of reps when he bounced the bar between reps. When he paused between reps, his rep number went way down. Which way is better to train deadlifts for powerlifting?
April 02, 2018
•2 min read
When it comes to bench pressing, powerlifting is a game of inches. Where you space your hands could make the difference between gains and stagnation.
March 12, 2018
•2 min read
Are you squatting correctly? Does your walkout have too many steps? Are you squatting to the right depth and holding the bar correctly? Find the answers to these and other squat technique questions from someone who's done a million of them.
February 12, 2018
•3 min read
Wondering if legal testosterone therapy is the same as taking steroids? Will it make you an ageless animal in the gym? Here's the inside scoop from a lifter who's been there.
February 12, 2018
•5 min read
You may not be a big fan of seeing someone padding around the gym in bare feet. Yet lifting without shoes may be your key to attaining the perfect squat—just probably not in the way you think.
January 12, 2018
•3 min read
If you're old school, this question makes no sense at all. But if your goal is to add explosive power to your big lift, the answer might surprise you.
January 12, 2018
•2 min read
To the untrained eye, your back squat might look perfect. But subtle problems may be limiting your gains and increasing your injury risk. This troubleshooting guide can help!
January 08, 2018
•4 min read
High-intensity cardio is all the rage. But is it the all-upside, no-downside miracle that some fit people claim? Here's what you need to know, plus a surprising cardio solution that's hiding in plain sight.
December 01, 2017
•3 min read
Here's what MuscleTech-sponsored athlete Lawrence Ballenger would tell his 15-year-old skinny self about getting huge in a hurry.
November 27, 2017
•5 min read
You may think you're performing the bench press correctly, but if you're lifting the bar straight up, you're missing the boat on a bigger PR.
November 09, 2017
•2 min read
Whether you're out to add muscle or gain pure strength, IFBB Pro Santi Aragon has some good advice on how to get, and grow, the perfect squat.
November 03, 2017
•4 min read
Some people think partials are the key to massive growth. Others believe that you need full range of motion for full development. Both points of view are "partially" right.
May 25, 2017
Making decisions that result in marginal increases, like interest on your savings account, compound over time. Where are the 1 percent improvements in your life?
April 09, 2017
Many people use the terms "cheat" and "refeed" interchangeably. They shouldn't! There's a different reasoning behind each, and doing either one wrong can set you back in your goals!
November 30, 2015
•5 min read
Fasted cardio may be on its way out, but low-carbohydrate cardio may take its place as the fat-loss king. Learn how to maximize your cardio results with nutrition!
June 03, 2015
•6 min read
Find the answers to your burning fitness questions right here! Our collection of experts are the best in the industry. Among them you'll find a powerlifter, a WBFF pro, a PhD, and a chef.
December 01, 2014
•1 min read
