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4 Step-Up Exercise Variations That Build Explosive Strength
The Step Up When walking into most fitness centers or commercial clubs, you'll see many trainees performing several Lower Body exercises, including...
How You Are Screwing Up Assisted Pull-Ups?
Assisted pull ups are often utilized for clients or athletes that do not have the strength to perform enough body weight pull ups to include in their...
Why the Turkish Get-Up Might be the World’s Best Exercise
The Turkish GetUp is one of the best "bang for your buck" movements that I use when I'm in pinch for time at the gym, and also to challenge and solidify...
10 Ways to Make Push-Ups More Challenging and Effective
Push-Ups are one of the most underrated exercises. Once you begin benching a ton of weight, Push-Ups often take second fiddle. Who wants to do an exercise with their body [...]
Get Shredded With This Farmer’s Walk Conditioning Workout
This farmers walk conditioning workout is one of that give you plenty of bang for your buck. Farmer's walks allow you to simultaneously train multiple...
Can You Survive This 500-Rep Barbell Challenge
I'm a huge advocate for following a long-term, comprehensive training program and sticking to it like my life depended on it. With that being said, I...
WATCH: The Undertaker Deadlifts 405 Pounds, and It’s Damn Impressive
[youtube video="0oZZ1ASMINc" /] When I first saw a video on Deadspin of the Undertaker deadlifting 405 pounds, I was underwhelmed. A Deadlift of 405 pounds isn’t that impressive for a [...]
A Beginner’s Guide to Back Squat Workouts
The barbell back squat is arguably the best exercise when it comes to adding size and strength. The barbell back squat is one of the most historic...
How Much Protein Do Athletes Need?
The amount of protein that an athlete needs is a hotly debated topic. Some people's recommendations vary from as little as 15-20% of total calories...
Determine an Athlete’s Optimum Sport Weight in 4 Steps
PALEO DIET A Step by Step Approach to Optimal Weight and Performance by Athletes Amy Jamieson-Petonic, MEd, RDN, CSSD, LD After attending the Academy of...