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09/15/2026

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Lifters often rush the setup because they want to get to the good stuff sooner. I get that, but they are leaving potential gains on the table.

Taking some time with the Barbell RDL is just what your glutes and hamstrings need. Nail these 7 steps, and Sir Mix-A-Lot might sing about your butt.

Sorry, not sorry.

https://www.muscleandfitness.com/workouts/workout-tips/how-to-do-romanian-deadlifts-correctly-7-setup-steps-for-maximum-glute-and-hamstring-growth/

Thanks for reading, and thanks to Jeff Tomko for his time and talents.

Coach Shane McLean

Fix your lower back pain and build bigger hamstrings with these 7 essential Romanian deadlift setup steps. Master foot rooting, lat engagement, and the hip hinge.

09/08/2026

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Usually, we try to avoid chaos, but in the gym, we should lean into it.

Chaos training adds a looped resistance band to certain exercises, turning on your body's emergency balance system. Doing it improves your exercise form, balance, stability, and core strength.

The Chaos Suitcase Carry does this and more. Check it out.

https://www.muscleandfitness.com/workouts/full-body-exercises/the-chaos-suitcase-carry-build-both-powerful-grip-strength-and-core-stability/

Thanks for reading, and thanks to Jeff Tomko for his time and talents.

Coach Shane McLean

Standard carries too easy? Learn how suspending a weight from a resistance band forces your core, glutes, and grip to adapt to unpredictable, real-time instability.

09/04/2026

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There are so many memes and jokes about calf size; it's not funny. If you want bigger calves so you're not the butt of these jokes (I know I do), this article is for you.

IMO, this is the most comprehensive article on building your calves online today.

Your calves will thank you.

https://www.muscleandfitness.com/workouts/workout-tips/the-calf-training-guide-for-bigger-calves-and-stronger-ankles/

Thanks for reading, and thanks to Jeff Tomko for his editing skills.

Coach Shane McLean

Tired of skinny calves? Learn how to fix stubborn calf genetics using loaded stretches, eccentric control, and Arnold Schwarzenegger’s proven calf workouts.

09/01/2026

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Just because most people say it's a waste of time doesn't make it true.

That's why I explore topics like the hip abduction machine and its usefulness. We all know what it looks like, but does it help or hurt?

Here, with the help of Bo Babenko and Dan Swinscoe, we'llexplore whether the disapproving stares are worth it.

https://www.muscleandfitness.com/workouts/glute-exercises/hip-abductor-machine-glute-benefits-myths-research-programming-guide/

Thanks to the contributing coaches and to Jeff Tomko for their time and talent.

Coach Shane

Is the hip abductor machine a useless fluff exercise? Physical therapists and research reveal the truth about its glute medius activation and hypertrophy perks.

08/29/2026

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Sometimes balance isn't a strength or stability issue but a mobility one.

The Single-Leg RDL builds hamstring and glute strength while reducing imbalances, but you've got to get into good positions first, and that begins with mobility.

Here are 5 mobility exercises for better balance and single-leg RDLs.

https://www.muscleandfitness.com/workouts/leg-exercises/fix-your-single-leg-rdl-5-mobility-drills-to-eliminate-balance-issues/

Thanks for reading, and to Jeff Tomko for his time and talents.

Coach Shane McLean

Struggling to balance on the single-leg RDL? Master these 5 target mobility drills to fix collapsing feet, tight hips, and shaky hinge form.

08/27/2026

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I've lost count of how many times I've almost talked myself out of training.

There's the mind being ready, and there's the body being ready. This article is about the body and its readiness to train. With the help of superstar strength coaches Matt Wenning and Gareth Sapstead, we explore the body's readiness to get after it and when you should take the day off.

Your program is a plan but not a prison.

https://www.muscleandfitness.com/workouts/workout-tips/should-you-take-a-rest-day-or-push-through-the-truth-about-training-while-fatigued/

Thanks for reading, and thanks to the coaches and Jeff Tomko for making this article happen.

Coach Shane

Struggling with fatigue on leg day? Strength experts Matt Wenning and Gareth Sapstead reveal the traffic light warmup test to decide whether to push, adjust, or rest.

08/22/2026

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The bent-over row is the big kahuna of rows because it trains the entire back.

But sometimes, due to form issues or your lower back deciding not today, it becomes an issue. Rather than sucking it up, here are five rows to build a beefy back without the unnecessary discomfort.

https://www.muscleandfitness.com/workouts/back-exercises/bent-over-rows-bother-your-lower-back-5-back-building-moves-that-still-do-the-trick/

Thanks for reading, and thanks to Jeff Tomko for his time and talents.

Coach Shane McLean

Is your lower back giving out before your lats do? Learn why the barbell bent-over row causes lower-back fatigue, how to fix your setup, and 5 heavy alternatives to build a massive back without spinal stress.

08/20/2026

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I feel the lift setup is almost as important as the lifting itself.

If you're constantly readjusting during a set, you're wasting valuable energy that should be spent on lifting. The Preacher Curl may seem silly to worry about, but the biceps are that important.

There are a couple of things to pay attention to with this lift for maximum safety and gains. And here they are.

https://www.muscleandfitness.com/workouts/workout-tips/the-ultimate-preacher-curl-setup-guide-6-steps-to-isolate-your-biceps-and-force-max-growth/

Thanks for reading, and thanks to Jeff Tomko for his time and talents.

Coach Shane McLean

Stop wasting bicep reps with bad form. Master this step-by-step preacher curl setup checklist to eliminate momentum, protect your elbows, and trigger maximum peak growth.

08/16/2026

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Dumbbell rows are great; don't get me wrong, but they can get dull, and you can go through the motions a little bit.

You need a challenge, and Renegade Rows do just that.

Rowing from the plank position strengthens your core and back and turns a once-back exercise into a full-body bonanza.

Here's how to do it right.

https://www.muscleandfitness.com/workouts/full-body-exercises/how-the-renegade-row-will-help-build-core-strength-shoulder-stability-and-a-bigger-back/

Thanks for reading, and thanks to Jeff Tomko for his time and talents.

Coach Shane McLean

The renegade row is more than a dumbbell row. Discover how it builds core strength, shoulder stability, anti-rotation power, and a stronger back with one simple movement.

08/08/2026

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You know when you do split squats and lunges to build your quads and glutes, and all you feel is your inner thighs?
Say hello to your adductors.

Yes, they bring the leg back to midline, but they do so much more. I'll go into that and so much more as I deep dive into those inner thigh muscles.

Pun intended.

https://www.muscleandfitness.com/workouts/leg-exercises/adductor-training-may-be-the-legday-solution-for-strength-mobility-and-injury-prevention/

Thanks for reading, and to Jeff Tomko for his time and talents; make it a great day.

Coach Shane McLean

Weak adductors could be limiting your squat strength, athletic performance, and muscle growth. Learn the best adductor exercises, how to build stronger inner thighs, prevent groin injuries, and improve lower-body power.

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