Strength & Conditioning

No Equipment Needed: 9 Bodyweight Training Articles and Workout Programs

So you can run far and lift heavy, but can you do basic bodyweight movements like pull ups, handstands, and pistols? Here are 9 posts to help you get stronger with zero equipment.

Science Says Full Range of Motion Is Best

Science compares partial range of motion to full range of motion when it comes to leg exercises. And guess which came out on top in regards to size and strength of muscle?

Is the Juice Worth the Squeeze: How to Get More From Your Workouts With Less

Are your workouts actually effective? Are you getting the most for your effort and your time? Here's how to analyze your training and make sure what you've got is really counting.

The Bookmark: How to Use Your Training Journal to Recover From Injury

Coming back to training after injury or illness is never pleasant, but if you keep a detailed training journal it can give you clues to your derailment and a guide on how to get back in the groove.

Hundreds of Free Workouts Designed Just for Women

Whether you want to get your first pull up, learn kettlebells, or train for your first 5K or 10K, we've got the workout program designed for you. Download your program for free!

The 20-Rep Squat Routine: Old School Strength Training

This routine is a time-proven means of becoming stronger and larger (all other factors being equal). It should be used sparingly because it is extremely demanding. Let's go old school.

How's Your Handstand? 7 Articles to Make It Better

Is your handstand a little shaky? Struggling with handstand pushups or walking? Here are 7 articles, videos, and tutorials to help you with that.

Proper Plyometrics: How to Box Jump, Vertical Jump, and Broad Jump Correctly

Some coaches don't use plyometrics, for fear they may be dangerous or to hard to teach. Done properly plyometrics can be the tool that makes the difference between average and great.

If It Fires Together, It Wires Together: Tying the Body Together in Training

"Complex training" refers to training two tasks that force the body to build strength, while building neural links between them. Here's how to do it in preparation for a race or combat situation.

Science Looks at Bodyweight as a Factor in Lifting Weight

Researchers attempted to examine the role of bodyweight when determining loads for lifting weights. Unfortunately I'm not sure this study was totally successful.

Get a Big Squat: The Russian Squat Routine vs. The Smolov Squat Routine

Plateaued on your squat? It's time to call on the Russians if you want to get stronger. Compare the Russian Squat Routine and the Smolov Routine, then get ready for some pain.

More Training is Better, Sometimes

Is more actually better? Scientists studied Australian football players to determine if an increase in training volume would also result in an increase in performance.

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