Remember when George Bush Jr. referred to America’s enemies as the “Axis of Evil?” Well, I’m calling the shoulders, triceps, and glutes the”Axis of Sexiness.” Yes, these three muscle groups are so vital that they are the focus of all … Read More
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9 Ninja Tips And Tricks For Improved Fitness
I’m not skilled in the Japanese art of ninjutsu or a person who excels in a particular skill unless breaking things is a skill. Here, I’m referring to how ninjas operate: quiet, stealthy, and in the background. You don’t know they are there … Read More
2 Ways To Reduce Muscle Imbalances
When you look at yourself in the mirror, have you noticed one muscle is bigger than the other? Or have you seen one side holding you back while exercising? Then, you may have a muscle imbalance. These are not a … Read More
Do You Have Training Gaps?
Finding and working on your training gaps will improve you in and out of the gym. If you have ever been on the underground rail system in London, you are probably familiar with this prerecorded message. “Mind the gap. Please … Read More
5 Best Isolation Exercises For Improved Strength
Before ripping into another article on exercise, let’s clarify what isolation exercises are. Although our bodies never genuinely work in isolation, isolation exercises target one muscle group, like lateral raises for the shoulders. Although the wrist and forearms are involved … Read More
Use Power Training To Maintain Gains
Ahh, well, it’s sneaking up on the holiday season, and the number one excuse for not exercising becomes more valid. Yep, the old-time reason for not having any time. But what if I told you there is a simple way … Read More
The Best Triset For Your Next Workout
That’s quite a claim. The best three exercises (triset) for your workout, but don’t worry because I will back it up with my opinion. My opinion is backed up by 14 years of training clients, writing thousands of workout programs, … Read More
4 Exercises For Better Hip Mobility
Have you ever heard of the saying, ‘It’s all in the hips?’ Or maybe you heard the hip (mobility) doesn’t lie. Anyhow, this applies to the gym and many activities of daily living. Having and developing better hip mobility means … Read More
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