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Back to Basics: How to Assess Movement With the Plank
From spinal bracing to full-body tension, everything you do in the gym relates to the quality of your plank.
Andrew Read
7 Ways for Experienced Lifters to Stimulate Muscle Growth
Don't stress if your strength has stalled - these techniques will help you make gains like a novice again.
Mike Dewar
How to Achieve Your First One-Arm Push Up
Master your bodyweight control by learning how to create maximum muscular tension.
Craig Marker
Coach, How Do I Know if My Program Is Effective?
Finding a good coach, organizing your training volume, and periodically assessing your results will help you keep your progress rolling.
Michael Rutherford
Cardio Doesn't Kill Gains (and You Should Be Doing It)
Aerobic endurance will carry over to better performance in the weight room.
Tanner Baze
Post-Workout Beers: Smart Strength With Charles Staley
Strength training veteran Charles Staley is here to answer our readers' questions about life and lifting.
Charles Staley
The Man In the Mirror: Smart Strength With Charles Staley
Strength training veteran Charles Staley is here to answer our readers' questions about life and lifting.
Charles Staley
How to Vary Your Routine and Get Better at Thrusters
Thruster variations can help develop mobility, stability, and strength.
Josh Henkin
No More Box Jumps: Smart Strength With Charles Staley
Strength training veteran Charles Staley is here to answer our readers' questions about life and lifting.
Charles Staley
How to Shoulder a Barbell Like an Old-Time Strongman
Shouldering isn't just for the bent press - it can be a useful twist of strength for your routine.
Logan Christopher
Get to the Source of Your Back Pain by Stretching Your Hamstrings
Use this yoga flow to release the tension that might be the source of your back pain.
Sima Tamaddon
Is Your Sport Killing Your Athletic Potential?
Specialization is for insects - true athletes should be able to run, jump, lift, climb, and swim.
Andrew Read
Quitting Vegetarian: Smart Strength With Charles Staley
Strength training veteran Charles Staley is here to answer our readers' questions about life and lifting.
Charles Staley
How to Make Your Best Progress By Lifting Every Day
Narrowing your training focus and mastering a single movement can lead to big progress.
Robert Camacho
Fat Loss and Mass Maintenance: Smart Strength With Charles Staley
Strength training veteran Charles Staley is here to answer our readers' questions about life and lifting.
Charles Staley
Old-Time Strongman for New Strength: The Jefferson Deadlift
Have you hit a wall in your deadlift progress? Mix this variation into your routine and start seeing gains again.
Logan Christopher
12 Weeks of Flexible Strength for MMA
This 12-week program focuses on flexibility training to improve mobility and enhance performance in the ring.
Doug Dupont
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