If you are getting severely over, standard running or standard 3x8 reps and sets schemes then give these 5 workout variations a go to make your workouts extra spicy, add them all together or chuck them in on various sections of your workout. I have created...
There is a little running experience a lot of trainers refer to as Single Speed Running, this is a sensation where a runner logs nearly all of his or her running workouts at the exact same percentile effort. Day after day, week after week and...
The Super 12: Horizontal Pull Horizontal Push Vertical Push Vertical Pull Bilateral Squat Unilateral Squat Hip hinge Trunk Rotation Trunk Flexion Trunk Extension Gait The Pulls First, we have the pulling motion which consists of pulling a weight toward your body or your body towards your hands....
This could not be more timely. With most people finding themselves working out at home with little or no equipment, the option to add more weight isn’t always an option. You may like or need to employ methods other than adding weight to the bar to...
Benefits of Doing the Inchworm Exercise The inchworm exercise is a solid movement to add to just about any routine. Because it has the ability to strengthen and stretch different muscle groups at the same time, it's ideally positioned to be included as part of an...
French contrast training for rapid gains in speed and power To be a successful athlete you need to have elements of strength, speed and power. Performance coaches are constantly seeking methods of training to optimise these specific qualities so that their athletes are successful on the...
Building power in the gym means moving weight fast to recruit the most motor units possible. This typically involves a healthy dose of power cleans and perhaps a few variations of the other classic Olympic lifts, but I'm here to help you broaden your training...
The dream of six pack abs and tight core muscles is a common fitness dream for both men and women. However, it's impossible to achieve if one side of your muscles is working harder than the other – or worse, you're experiencing muscle pain. The core,...
You can tell a lot from a person by how they squat in the gym or even by the way they mosey along or get into their car. It’s easy to spot the difference between someone who sits at a desk all day and somebody who has...
The squat is a staple exercise in almost every resistance-training program. Today athletes of all ages and skill levels use the barbell squat to gain strength and power. However, a good amount of controversy still exists on its safety. There are many opinions when it...