Swiss Ball
Determining Whether You Should Train for Balance or Stability
Repeatedly in the training world, we see the addition of an unstable surface as a means to make an exercise more 'functional'. But what is the real...
8-Week Ab Program From Hugh Jackman’s ‘Wolverine’ Trainer
You work hard all year for your body. A good set of abs is the bonus you get at the end. That's the dream scenario, right? Effort begets results....
7 Tricep Push-Up Variations That Will Build Massive Arms
Tricep Pushups That Will Build Massive Arms By Jim Carpentier, CSCS Performing standard Pushups with your hands at shoulder-width will strengthen and...
10 Ways to Intensify an Inverted Row
10 Ways to Intensify an Inverted Row By Jim Carpentier, CSCS Having a vice-like grip and stable core are two sports performance assets. Gripping a...
Why Do So Many Exercises Have Foreign Names
Have you ever noticed how many of the exercises and exercise equipment athletes use today have foreign exercise names; Romanian Deadlifts, Bulgarian...
The Blake Griffin Workout
Blake Griffin’s explosive hops and intimidating physique might lead you to believe he’s all about lifting heavy weights and performing countless squat jumps. While he does his fair share of [...]
Simple and Effective In-Season Baseball Workout
Baseball has unique schedule demands unlike any other sport making In-Season baseball workouts difficult. Additionally the shoulder joint has the...
Prevent a Torn Labrum: The Full Body Approach
The Labrum is a Simple Structure To prevent a torn labrum it is important to understand the structure and how it relates to shoulder stability. The...
You’re Doing it Wrong: Strength Training For Women
I'll be honest with you… Nobody is fed more BS than women when it comes to getting in shape, especially when we talk about strength training for women....
You Versus Ball: Master the Swiss Ball Challenge
You vs. Ball: A Challenging Total Body Swiss Ball Exercise That Tests Essential Athletic Components By Jim Carpentier, CSCS Seeking an all-in-one...