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Muscle Confusion is Stupid - Strategic Variation is Smart
By varying your exercises strategically not only will you gain strength and muscle faster, but you lay the platform for continued long-term progress over successive phases.
Tom MacCormick
Squat/Pull/Press: A 4-Week Strength Challenge
You have 4 weeks before gut busting holiday meals and some time away from the gym. Make it work.
Toby Skinner
Cycling Holiday Guide: Deadlift More
The off-season is the perfect time to address the weaknesses and imbalances brought from a year on the bike.
Simon Kidd
Rebuild Your Hip Function with Tempo Training
Ignoring dysfunction in your hips will allow all of your lifts to spiral out of control.
Garrett Busch
You Can Squat...Now What?
Finding comfort in your squat will help you develop resilience and adaptability.
Chandler Stevens
6 Core Exercises to Strengthen the Squat for Female Athletes
Stabilise your core and build an ideal posture for squat movements with these simple progressions.
Sophia McDermott Drysdale
How to Fix A Good Morning-Style Squat
Keep your elbows forward to say goodbye to a bad squat position and hello to a new one rep max.
John Clark
5 Kettlebell Drills to Add Real Function to Your Fitness
These lesser known kettlebell movements will expose and challenge your weak areas.
Josh Henkin
Video: How to Anchor Your Feet for a Monumental Squat
Build a solid foundation with your feet and you’ll build a skyscraper of a squat on them.
John Clark
If You Want to Move Better, Then Sit Better
These resting positions require no additional time in your day. All you need is a change of posture for the things you’d do anyway.
Chandler Stevens
Why Your Hand Position Is Hurting Your Squat (And How to Fix It)
Squats should be working your legs and glutes. But when your grip is too wide, they don't do that any more.
John Clark
8 Steps to Instantly Improve Your Squat
Do these things, in this order, and you’ll see immediate improvements in how much weight you can lift.
Chet Morjaria
Rob MacDonald's 5 Favourite Simple but Tough Workouts
Get ready to push yourself to get big and strong like Bobby Maximus with these classic workouts.
Rob MacDonald
Drive Your Hips Through to Become a Faster Runner
Running coach James Dunne explains how the hips, and their powerful extension, are a crucial but often neglected piece in the performance puzzle.
James Dunne
A Simple 4-Step Mobility System for Every Lifter (and Every Lift)
When it comes to strength and mobility, simple is always better.
Robert Camacho
A Lift-by-Lift Game Plan for Your First Powerlifting Meet
If you are looking to ensure your first meet is enjoyable, while getting some new PBs, then this article is for you.
Lee Winer
5 Brilliant Exercises for 40+ Athletes (Plus Targets)
At this stage of your training game, it's all about simplicity, consistency, and knowing your "why."
Craig Hysell
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