Bradford Cooke, Author at T NATION https://www.t-nation.com/author/bradford-cooke/ T Nation Articles Mon, 20 Mar 2023 19:26:46 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.9.7 https://www.t-nation.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/favicon.ico Bradford Cooke, Author at T NATION https://www.t-nation.com/author/bradford-cooke/ 32 32 This Bodyweight Leg Exercise Will Destroy You https://forums.t-nation.com/t/this-bodyweight-leg-exercise-will-destroy-you/280987 Thu, 02 Feb 2023 13:00:00 +0000 https://www.t-nation.com/the-toughest-bodyweight-leg-exercise-ever/ Read the full article at This Bodyweight Leg Exercise Will Destroy You

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]]> The Bent Press is the Forgotten Lift You Need https://forums.t-nation.com/t/the-bent-press-is-the-forgotten-lift-you-need/279684 Mon, 03 Oct 2022 12:00:56 +0000 https://www.t-nation.com/?p=102309 Read the full article at The Bent Press is the Forgotten Lift You Need

]]> 6 Ways to Build Shoulders That Don't Wanna Grow https://www.t-nation.com/training/build-shoulders-workout-exercises/ Mon, 15 Aug 2022 12:00:46 +0000 https://www.t-nation.com/?p=98984 New Ways to Build Shoulders It can be tough to build shoulders once you're past the newbie phase. Many lifters are tempted to double down on barbell overhead press or add weight to exercises that are already beating up their joints. Doing more of the same and expecting different results is craziness. If your usual

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]]> Build Muscle with an Empty Barbell https://forums.t-nation.com/t/build-muscle-with-an-empty-barbell/278429 Wed, 20 Jul 2022 12:00:49 +0000 https://www.t-nation.com/?p=98348 Build Muscle: A Barbell-Only Bonus Strategy It sounds easy, but a workout with an unloaded barbell can be deceptively challenging, and yes, it can help you build muscle. It can also be a good way to speed recovery, get a huge pump, improve mobility, and give your joints a break. Do it once per week

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]]> Arm Workout Overhaul: 7 New Biceps Exercises https://forums.t-nation.com/t/arm-workout-overhaul-7-new-biceps-exercises/278020 Mon, 04 Jul 2022 12:00:48 +0000 https://www.t-nation.com/?p=97120 Ramp Up Your Arm Workout If you want to beef up your biceps, first get stronger on compound lifts like rows and chin-ups. But if they still aren't growing, there are seven things you can add to your arm workout for fast results. Choose a couple of these and get to work. 1. Do Bill

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]]> The Pull-Up That Looks Easy But Blasts Your Back https://www.t-nation.com/training/pull-up-exercise-muscles-worked/ Thu, 03 Feb 2022 13:00:14 +0000 https://www.t-nation.com/?p=93098 Fix Your Pull-Up, Build Your Back and Biceps We've all seen butchered pull-ups and chin-ups: head ducking forward, shoulders shrugging up, minimal scapular involvement, arms that don't come close to straightening at the bottom, and a torso that gyrates like a carwash balloon mascot. These are usually symptoms of weakness and lack of technique. It's

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]]> The Definitive Full-Body Physique Exercise https://www.t-nation.com/training/best-full-body-exercise-turkish-get-up/ Sat, 25 Sep 2021 12:00:25 +0000 https://www.t-nation.com/?p=88438 The Turkish get-up, known mostly as a shoulder and core exercise, is actually an incredible overall physique builder. The problem? People that do get-ups fall into one of two camps: Some don't see the physique benefits because they go too light. Others use way too much weight, sacrificing form for the sake of a social-media

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]]> The World's Hardest Pull-Ups https://www.t-nation.com/training/hardest-pull-up-chin-up-exercises/ Mon, 13 Sep 2021 12:00:19 +0000 https://www.t-nation.com/?p=88365 Need to add some muscle to your upper back and lats? Up for a challenge? Then get a set of gymnastic rings. Their freedom of motion tends to be a little friendlier to the joints of the upper body. Rings also allow for variety that can't be replicated with a regular fixed bar. Give these

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]]> Strong Delts, No Pain https://www.t-nation.com/training/strong-delts-no-pain/ Wed, 30 Sep 2020 10:53:16 +0000 https://www.t-nation.com/?p=82873 The Problem With Presses The barbell military press is a staple. But it's not a great fit for every lifter – especially those with shoulder issues. Typically, the unilateral (one-armed) overhead press is a kinder alternative. And it's far more versatile than you think. Adjusting your position can quickly ramp up the difficulty of single-arm

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