Chest, Shoulder, and Triceps Workout of the Day with 30-10-30 Cable Presses
There are only two sets here but with a significant emphasis on the eccentric on the first and last rep. Select a weight in which you can get 12-14 reps. Begin each set with a 30-second negative, followed by 10 normal tempo reps, finishing with a final 30-second negative.
A Meathead’s Take on the Army Combat Readiness Test
Maybe this is coming from a place of bias and resentment, because at a lean 205 pounds, I was always the fat guy with a two-mile time over 14 minutes…but I digress.
Try This On for Size
It all started about two weeks post-Arnold, when I secured my second win back-to-back. I did what I’d always done—push the limits, take drugs, and eat food.
5 Great Exercises for the Most Hated Machine in the Gym
Everything can hold a purpose in the gym, even the easily avoided Smith Machine. At Lightning Fitness, I recently made room for this piece of equipment and would like to share how my bodybuilders, powerlifters, and strongman competitors are using it.
WATCH: The Strength Coach Development Center — Bench Progression
This four-step progression is used to help young athletes develop the proper form, stability, and strength required to use a barbell.
Murph's Top 10 Exercises With The Biggest Carry Over
These training movements provide benefits helpful to every kind of lifter, athlete, or strength enthusiast. No matter what you’re trying to accomplish, they can help.
Barbell Chain Push-Ups (Strip Set + "Up the Rack Sets)
Barbell Chain Push-Ups with Chains performed on a Cambered Bar in the Rack
Suspended Push-Ups with Blast Straps
To increase the difficulty of this exercise, try placing your feet on an elevated surface or a stability ball.
Power B’s "Jack Me Ups"
Many years ago, Jim Wendler and I made a trip out to ASU to see Joe Kenn and his staff.
Feet Elevated Stability Ball Push Ups
This is a great movement to be performed after a heavy upper body movement.
EZ Pushups
The biggest problem that I have with the EZ Pushup is not the exercise and not even the Easy button; it’s funny and I did get a laugh out of the picture.
Thumbs-in Push Ups
We use every imaginable angle with push ups, and utilizing the handles helps ease strain on the wrists while allowing for more experimentation.
Single-Arm Med Ball Pushup
Start in a pushup position with one hand on a med ball and one hand on the ground
Suspended Push-Ups with Blast Straps
Grab the handles and set your body up in a standard push-up position.
