You cannot go past the basics. The squat, presses, pulls and hinging need to form the majority of your training. However, just below that, there are underdog exercises that you tend to forget about. Everybody loves an underdog correct? The … Read More
farmers carries
How to build your own training routine- Part Two
Please read Part One before continuing. This post goes into the formats you’ll be using for your training/program writing, depending on your goal chosen in part one. Use this workout card for the templates below. The templates Fat Loss training … Read More
What you should be doing on the gym- Part five – Carries
The hard part is over. You made it to the gym and that’s usually half the battle. Now that you’re there, what are you going to do? This is where a lot of people get stuck but don’t worry, I’ve … Read More
The best exercise you’re not doing
This is a weekly series on exercise that will give you the biggest bang for your exercise buck in and out of the gym. Today’s exercise is the suitcase carry. You should do this because– we often have strength imbalances … Read More
The Carry Cure
Note- This article first appeared on Bach Performance here . This is the my version. At first glance, the farmer’s carry seems simple. You pick up a heavy weight and walk. However, when you’re performing this (You do, right?) you come … Read More
Posture strength training
I was embarrassed of my height while I was growing up. As a result, I slouched over and had crappy posture. My mother and my teachers were always telling me to “sit up straight” but I never listened. It’s easy to … Read More
Get a grip
Your everyday life requires grip strength and endurance. Think about it, how often do you Pick up something from the ground or overhead and then carry it? Carry in groceries from the car? Open a new jar? Rip open a … Read More