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A New Way to Handle Rope Pressdowns
Looking to enhance your triceps workouts? I recently had the opportunity to try out an Ergonomic Rope Attachment. Let’s explore the benefits of this versatile fitness
Dip Belt Calf Raises
Here’s an exercise I picked up from Paul Sklar. It will cause some “tenderness” in your calves! They’re fairly easy to do at home or
Seated One-Leg Calf Raises
Unilateral (one-side-at-a-time) training allows you to restore left-right symmetry that may have strayed with constant bilateral work. When training both sides at the same time,
A Cure for Arthritis
Here’s an important message from physiotherapist Geoff Ford: Arthritis is NOT an excuse to avoid exercise… in fact, the opposite! Bottom Line: Stop suffering from
Better Than an Oura Ring
Yesterday, my Oura readiness score was 94. I should have had a good workout, but I didn’t! The first exercise was bent-knee deadlifts and my
How to do a Full Squat
Many strength coaches like myself preach quality over quantity. It’s not how much you do, but how you do it! Squats are no exception. When
An Incline Press Antagonist
It’s a good idea to pair antagonist (opposite) body parts or movement patterns in strength training. When it comes to primary exercises for the upper
The 24-Hour Weigh-In Experiment
Here’s a great experiment conducted by nutrition coach Sam Karoll to see how much his body weight would change over the course of 24 hours:
Three-Stage Rack Deadlifts
Here’s a rack deadlift sequence that starts with less weight lifted through a longer range of motion and ends with more weight through a shorter
Sprint Snacks
“When do you exercise?” I get asked that a lot. This is what my regimen looks like these days: Monday – Strength Training (Upper Body
The Magnesium Fix
Here are some interesting notes on magnesium from the book The Mineral Fix… Vitamin D supplementation is necessary for most people, but taking too much
Get Strong on Chin-Ups and Dips
Amanda and Heather show what hard work, consistency, and proper training can do. It was once a struggle for these ladies to do just one
Build Happy Shoulders
You’re only as strong as your weakest link. By now, you must be sick of hearing that phrase! We all know that the big prime
Periodization of Shoulder External Rotation
Correcting muscle imbalances should be a primary goal when designing strength training programs. With most individuals, a significant discrepancy exists between the shoulder internal rotators
Tibialis Anterior Band Pull
It’s such a mad world these days that many people neglect to train their tibialis anterior. This is one muscle you should give a “shin”
Back Side Step-Ups
The general rule of thumb with step-ups is height before load: determine the appropriate height first, then choose an appropriate load to accomplish the reps
Strength Training is the Fountain of Youth
If you want to turn back the biological clock, you need to lift weights. It’s not just my opinion. Researchers from Tufts University have determined
Strong Toes Prevent Falls
The loss of muscle mass, strength, and function as you age can increase the risk of falls. Weak muscles and bones are often the culprits.
Vitamin D is Not Fake News
Lately, there’s been some suggestion that vitamin D is “fake news.” Here’s what the research has to say about that: Analysis of vitamin D level
Standing One-Arm Rope French Press
When performing a One-Arm French Press, I prefer to use a rope attached to a mid-pulley rather than a bulky dumbbell. There’s ample clearance with
Is Balance Training Worth the Risk?
When you’re young and resilient, falling off a balance board may not be a big deal. That’s not necessarily the case as you get older.