Category Archives: training tips

7 for 27: Random Thoughts and Tips

Posted on August 10, 2012 by EdR

by Ben Bruno – 8/07/2012 Considering I turn 27 at the end of August and this article is the 27th I’ve submitted to T Nation, I thought it’d be cool to do a spin-off of one of my favorite ESPN shows, 30 … Continue reading →

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11 Training Tips for the Skinny Fat Ectomorph

Posted on January 11, 2012 by EdR

by Anthony Mychal – 1/05/2012 I’ve got a confession to make: I’m your prototypical skinny-fat ectomorph. Tall. Narrow shoulders. Wide waist. It’s the recipe needed to look thin while simultaneously sporting a muffin top. It’s also the combination that gets … Continue reading →

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9 Random Training Tips

Posted on November 21, 2011 by EdR

by Ben Bruno – 11/17/2011 I have a random mind. Maintaining focus on any given task can be a real challenge for me, much to the chagrin of many of my old teachers. My plan for this article was to … Continue reading →

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Density Training for Fat Loss

Posted on April 20, 2010 by EdR

by John RomanielloLike many people, my first exposure to density training was with EDT, which I used as a hypertrophy program. I gained some muscle, but I also got noticeably leaner. When I started tweaking the density of my clients’ … Continue reading →

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Increase Your Pull-ups in Record Time

Posted on March 17, 2010 by EdR

March 15th, 2010 by Chad Waterbury Of all the upper body exercises that you can choose from, the pull-up ranks at the top of the list. That’s because it builds strength and size in your upper back, arms, and gripping muscles. Specifically, … Continue reading →

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Inside the Muscles: Best Shoulders and Trap Exercises

Posted on February 16, 2010 by EdR

by Bret ContrerasEvery guy has his own theory about which exercises are the best and which exercises suck. Whether we’re analyzing the biomechanics of an exercise (not very likely), “feeling the burn” (more likely), or simply doing a ton of … Continue reading →

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Seven Points of Program Design by Alwyn Cosgrove

Posted on February 15, 2010 by EdR

Even if you hit the gym two hours per day, everyday, that’s probably the only activity you get all week. 14 hours out of 168. About 8% of your time. And let’s be honest, it probably just around five hours … Continue reading →

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Unconventional Workout — Triceps

Posted on February 10, 2010 by EdR

by Nick TumminelloBack around the same time Kurt Cobain sang about mulattos, albinos, and mosquitoes, I worked as a full-time “fitness assessor” for a major health club chain. Given I was young, bored, and burning out faster than Kurt’s short-lived … Continue reading →

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Sucker Punch: Paul Chek

Posted on February 8, 2010 by EdR

by Bryan KrahnMany have adopted the expression “turn disaster into opportunity” during the latest economic recession.After my recent interview with educator, author, speaker, and exercise expert Paul Chek, I had the opportunity to find out exactly what that expression meant.My … Continue reading →

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Two Kinds of Squats You’re Not Doing

Posted on January 26, 2010 by EdR

by Lee BoyceSo, you’ve been experimenting with your leg workouts by changing your rep schemes here and there and varying your exercise selection. Good to hear.The good news? You’ve seen some results.The bad news? You’ve seen some results.They could be even better. … Continue reading →

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