Category: Training

The Box Jump

In this article, we will discuss the box jump. This simple, yet powerful athletic movement can help you become more powerful and agile. In this post, we will discuss the benefits of this popular movement, how to perform it correctly, and how to implement it into your workouts. Continue reading Build Leg Power with the Box Jump

The Bird Dog Row

In this article, we will discuss the bird dog row, an appealing alternative to more conventional rowing exercises like seated cable rows or bent over rows. We will share some of the benefits of this rare exercise variation, how to perform it, and how to correctly implement it into your training program. Continue reading The Bird Dog Row

Single Leg RDL

The single leg RDL is an awesome hip hinge exercise. In this post, we will discuss the numerous benefits of this simple, yet effective single leg exercise. Continue reading The Single Leg RDL: One Awesome Hip Hinge Exercise

Benefits of Jumping Rope

Jumping rope is a fantastic exercise that delivers a ton of benefits. Many people wrongly believe that jumping rope is an exercise reserved for school age girls, or conversely, that it’s much to difficult and strenuous to employ in their fitness routine. However, with the right approach, jumping rope can help just about anyone improve their fitness and coordination. In this article, we will discuss why you should consider adding a jump rope routine into your workout program. Continue reading Benefits of Jumping Rope

Bodyweight training refers to a training style in which you perform exercises solely with your own bodyweight without any additional equipment or machines. Bodyweight training has a ton of benefits, especially compared to traditional resistance training. Traditional resistance training refers to any resistance training program that uses a variety of fitness tools, including barbells, dumbbells, kettlebells, machines and resistance bands. In this article, we will compare these two types of training. Continue reading Bodyweight Training vs. Traditional Resistance Training

Have you ever heard the term “functional training?” In this post, we will define functional training. We will also give some examples and some ways you can incorporate functional training into your workout program. Continue reading What is Functional Training?

Have you ever heard of post activation potentiation? In this article, we will define post activation potentiation (PAP) and how to use PAP for better strength, power and performance. Continue reading What is Post Activation Potentiation?

Best Back Exercises

A sculpted, well defined back is one of the hallmarks of an impressive physique. While many people only train their mirror muscles and neglect the muscles on the back side of their body, training your back regularly can have real benefits for your physique, functionality and strength. In this article, we discuss seven of the best back exercises to consider adding to your strength training program.

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Warming up your shoulders properly can go a long way towards improving shoulder function during your workouts and helping to prevent those pesky shoulder injuries that often creep up over time. In this article, we will discuss some shoulder and upper body drills to help you warm up your shoulders and prevent shoulder injuries. You can do these exercises after a more general aerobic warm up (jogging, jumping rope or brisk walking) for three to five minutes.

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