In my last article, I detailed how to do Pulldowns – a compound movement for the lats. Now, Close Grip Pulldowns will also feature in the new THT program. What Are Close Grip Pulldowns? Close Grip Pulldowns are a compound exercise that will work the: Lats Biceps...
In this article I’ll show you how to use Lat Pull-Downs to develop awesome lats, THT style. Compound exercises don’t usually take the intended body part into a position of maximum contraction. They therefore cannot place any resistance in the one position where the...
The shoulders make a HUGE difference to your appearance. They add a lot of width to your frame and make you look GOOD in general. So let’s develop some boulders on top of our arms! Like any other muscle, to stimulate as much growth as possible we need to recruit...
Maximizing muscle fiber recruitment and growth stimulation is actually quite easy when it comes to the calves. People often complain that the calves are stubborn but they really aren’t. People just train them incorrectly. Think about it: The calves get...
Want a six-pack? I’m sure everyone reading this does! Apart from having a low body fat percentage, getting rock-hard abs is actually quite simple. Previously in this series of articles on the best exercises for each body part, we’ve said that in order to...
Want bigger forearms? You can have them if you understand how to train them for maximum muscle fiber recruitment. To do so the exercise chosen needs to: Work along the path of the function of the forearms Provide resistance at the peak contraction point of the...
We all want that sexy, athletic “V” shape to our bodies. So let’s get it! Let’s see how we develop a wider, thicker back. In this article you’ll discover the single best movement for stimulating the growth of the lattisimus dorsi....
If you’ve ever had trouble building up the trapezius muscle, you won’t for very muscle longer. To discover which exercise will produce the most muscle growth we first need to look at the muscle’s function, then find a movement that can provide...
The triceps account for about 2/3rds of the size of your arms. If you want big arms, you better work them correctly to stimulate growth. This exercise will recruit MORE FIBERS and ignite MORE GROWTH than anything else out there. Don’t delay in putting this one...
If you want to develop huge, beefy pecs like a cartoon superhero, read and watch the following. Previously I’ve said that in order to maximize growth stimulation for any muscle you must do the following: Work along the path of that muscle’s function Have resistance at...
There is EXTREMELY important information in this article that will greatly impact how you train and WILL improve your results beyond a shadow of a doubt! I’m making a big promise here so make sure you read this one, all of it. What I’m about to explain...
If you’re someone who is frustrated with your biceps, or you’ve got big biceps but want them even bigger, don’t go anywhere for the next 5 minutes! I’ve a new favorite exercise that I believe is the most effective exercise for stimulating...
I think everyone has some body parts they’re not happy with. It doesn’t matter how long you’ve been training, there’s probably still some body part that just irritates you. For me it’s shoulders and upper chest. Don’t get me wrong;...
A great alternative to the barbell shoulder press is the dumbbell shoulder press. This is especially relevant for guys that are new to the game. Guys that have been going strong for at least a year will soon have to move on to the barbell press as heavy-ass dumbbells...
Great lats will help you achieve the V shape that everyone wants, and I’m going to show you how to get them! About 6 months ago I was doing my barbell rows like most people, with decent results. That changed after I purchased Jeff Willet’s DVD training...
When people know you workout, they often want to ‘sample’ your results. Guess what body part they want to see? You got it, your bulging biceps. So you’d better learn to work them correctly if you want to MAXIMIZE bicep growth. This video tutorial will show you how to...
Get this exercise right and you’ll be well on your way to having boulders for shoulders! Equipment you need: Barbell Rack (optional but highly recommended) Gloves (optional) Although the rack is optional, I really recommend it. Barbell Presses are one of those...
Upright Rows: An easy exercise to get completely wrong! You really have to watch your form here. In THT training I recommend hitting the traps with a couple of ‘direct stimulation’ sets. This is because the traps come into play so much with your shoulder and back days...
