Ryan Taylor, Author at T NATION https://www.t-nation.com/author/ryan-taylor/ T Nation Articles Mon, 09 Jan 2023 19:22:43 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.9.7 https://www.t-nation.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/favicon.ico Ryan Taylor, Author at T NATION https://www.t-nation.com/author/ryan-taylor/ 32 32 Tip: The Single-Leg Exercise You Need https://www.t-nation.com/training/tip-the-single-leg-exercise-you-need/ Fri, 19 Apr 2019 11:00:00 +0000 https://www.t-nation.com/uncategorized/tip-the-single-leg-exercise-you-need/ Single-leg work is still neglected in most programs. This is primarily due to at least one of the following: Can't load the same amount of weight on the bar, which hurts the ego. Discomfort in ankle/toes when lunging. Lack of mobility to hit effective depth. Putting it off until the end of the workout as

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]]> Tip: The Trap Bar Death March https://www.t-nation.com/training/tip-the-trap-bar-death-march/ Mon, 03 Dec 2018 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.t-nation.com/uncategorized/tip-the-trap-bar-death-march/ Quick and Nasty The trap bar is one of the most versatile tools in the weight room. It can stimulate the entire body, torch the lower body without the spinal compression of having a barbell on your back, and build tons of muscle on your upper back and traps. The trap bar can even be

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]]> Tip: The Core Exercise for Deadlifters https://www.t-nation.com/training/tip-the-core-exercise-for-deadlifters/ Fri, 07 Sep 2018 11:00:00 +0000 https://www.t-nation.com/uncategorized/tip-the-core-exercise-for-deadlifters/ The deadlift lets you move a ton of weight around, and because of that it's crucial to maintain a stable, linear spine. Anti-rotation exercises are popular, and rightfully so. These are excellent accessory movements for your big compound lifts and they offer a great stability stimulus. What they lack, however, is specificity for the deadlifter,

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]]> Tip: Single-Arm Barbell Curl https://www.t-nation.com/training/tip-single-arm-barbell-curl/ Fri, 13 Jul 2018 17:15:00 +0000 https://www.t-nation.com/uncategorized/tip-single-arm-barbell-curl/ In this exercise, the longer lever length increases overall force required to move the bar (more muscle recruitment), reinforces strict form, and taxes the grip as well, making this is a well-rounded arm movement. Start with 3-4 sets of 6-8 reps in place of your traditional barbell or dumbbell curls and be prepared to be

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]]> Tip: The Forgotten Grip Strength Builder https://www.t-nation.com/training/tip-the-forgotten-grip-strength-builder/ Sat, 16 Jun 2018 11:00:00 +0000 https://www.t-nation.com/uncategorized/tip-the-forgotten-grip-strength-builder/ Not progressing with your overall strength or your arm size? Grip strength is likely holding you back. Farmer's walks help, but they're typically done with high weight for short distances. Try something new: go with light weight. To be completely proficient in an exercise or skill, the nervous system needs to be competent and capable

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]]> Tip: Two-Kettlebell Front Squat https://www.t-nation.com/training/tip-two-kettlebell-front-squat/ Sun, 27 May 2018 17:15:00 +0000 https://www.t-nation.com/uncategorized/tip-two-kettlebell-front-squat/ An unstable load challenges your complete anterior core strength and stability, and allows for greater range of motion in the squat. Shoot for 10 reps with 50% of your bodyweight. If this is too easy, hit 25 continuous reps with 50% of bodyweight for a great strength challenge. You can also use dumbbells for these.

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]]> Tip: Kettlebell Skater Squat https://www.t-nation.com/training/tip-kettlebell-skater-squat/ Sat, 26 May 2018 17:15:00 +0000 https://www.t-nation.com/uncategorized/tip-kettlebell-skater-squat/ Less technical than a pistol squat and with less spinal loading than a traditional squat, the skater squat will force you to demonstrate total body control and overall single-leg squat strength. Can you do one per side? Now build up to 10 unbroken reps per side.

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]]> Tip: Ring Suspension-Trainer Dip https://www.t-nation.com/training/tip-ring-suspension-trainer-dip/ Fri, 25 May 2018 17:15:00 +0000 https://www.t-nation.com/uncategorized/tip-ring-suspension-trainer-dip/ Dips are the king of upper body pressing for muscle, and by adding rings you take pressure off of the shoulders, allow for more chest contraction, and emphasize total shoulder and core stability. Not to mention, your pecs will blow up. Shoot for 10 continuous reps (adding up to 25% of your bodyweight).

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]]> Tip: One-Arm Dumbbell Incline Press https://www.t-nation.com/training/tip-one-arm-dumbbell-incline-press/ Wed, 23 May 2018 17:15:00 +0000 https://www.t-nation.com/uncategorized/tip-one-arm-dumbbell-incline-press/ This lift emphasizes full-body tension and anti-rotation strength. You'll notice your asymmetries (one side stronger than the other for example) immediately with this movement. Shoot for 50% of your bodyweight for 5 to 10 reps per side.

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]]> Tip: One-Arm Push-Up https://www.t-nation.com/training/tip-one-arm-push-up/ Tue, 22 May 2018 17:15:00 +0000 https://www.t-nation.com/uncategorized/tip-one-arm-push-up/ This exercise requires extreme athletic strength through cross-body linkages and demonstrates total control and stability. It can even be used as a challenging bench press alternative. Can you do one per side? Now build up to five per side.

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