There’s a game my friend used to ‘play’ at high school because he had a screw loose that involved tension. He tensed his abs as hard as he could and dared people to punch him there as hard as they … Read More
Strength training
4 Lateral Exercises You Should Be Doing
What are lateral exercises? Think lateral shoulder raises when you raise your arm to the side. Lateral exercises have you moving in the frontal (lateral or side-on) plane, working your muscles from a different direction. Why is this important? Because … Read More
4 Med Ball Exercises For Improved Power
Some exercise equipment is more enjoyable to use than others, with the med ball being one. In my personal training career, I’ve often seen a client drag ass due to stress and whatnot. If I say barbell deadlifts are on … Read More
3 Health Benefits Of Grip Strength
Having good grip strength is vital for health & performance Our hands are almost the perfect gripping machine; otherwise, that would make bicep curls difficult. Our long opposable thumbs, which allow us to grip and separate ourselves from the apes, … Read More
4 Bodyweight Exercises To Get You Strong
When most people think of strong or physical strength, they think of moving heavy weights. I’m a massive fan of all feats of strength on social media. I’m an enormous fan of getting regular people strong. It’s great when a … Read More
The Hidden Benefit Of Strength
Physical strength is a wonderful thing, and it is hard to get because you have to push your body beyond what you think it is capable of. Picking up, putting down weight, and lifting above your head does not tickle. … Read More
3 Exercises For Healthier Hamstrings
On a personal note, I have strained my hamstrings more times than I care to remember, but one time stands out among all others. I once jumped into a pool to make a huge splash during a summer vacation a … Read More
4 Exercises For Better Shoulder Health & Mobility
A muscle starts at your shoulder blades and wraps about the front of your ribcage, which plays a vital role in shoulder health and mobility. Do you know what it is? If you guessed Serratus Anterior, you could pick up … Read More
Big Picture Programming
Programming (exercise programs) is a big part of my job. It’s part guesswork, part science, and part geez; I hope this works. Although clients all need similar things from exercise ( fat loss, muscle, reduced pain, moving better, etc.), each … Read More
Make Yourself Harder To Kill
Weird title for an article, making yourself harder to kill but bear with me for a few minutes to get a fresh perspective on exercise and strength training. I often joke with clients, friends, and family that when the grim … Read More