Here’s a glimpse of my latest workout—a circuit training routine based on a system I call Modern Muscle Moulding. If your goal is to drop body fat while maintaining muscle, circuit training done the right way can be incredibly effective. The Modern Muscle Moulding approach blends strength and conditioning for maximum efficiency. You can read…
Here are some interesting moves from this morning’s workout: 1. Incline Telle Forward Dumbbell Raise This is a unique movement I picked up from Jerry Telle’s Beyond 2001 training manual. It’s excellent for targeting the anterior deltoids, medial deltoids, and serratus anterior. Be careful not to go too heavy—this one is all about control and…
Yesterday, Health Canada issued a warning to parents about the potential health risks of buying breast milk online. For those seeking an alternative, one ingredient worth considering is coconut milk. Coconut milk closely resembles human breast milk in pH, fat, and nutrient content. It’s a good source of calcium, manganese, selenium, zinc, and iron. Perhaps…
A few years ago, I shared the story of Arzhang and his horrific fall off Mt. Aconcagua in the Southern Andes. Through hard work and perseverance, Arzhang climbed his way back into shape and is now setting personal records. If you haven’t read it, check out Climbing to New Heights: An Inspirational Story. Now here’s…
My son is a wizard when it comes to digital devices. Hand him an iPhone, iPad, or iMac and he’s right at home. But as much as I appreciate his tech skills, I’m not a big fan of excessive screen time—or the posture-destroying, sedentary behavior that comes with it. To counteract the effects of extended…
When it comes to kids and exercise, fun is the key! If you can turn physical activity into a game, you’ll build lifelong habits and create positive associations with movement. My son loves watching Ultimate Beastmaster on Netflix—so we created our own version right in the gym. It’s a simple obstacle course that includes running,…
The front plank is a popular exercise to promote core stability. Sure, it has its benefits—and yes, there are ways to make it more difficult—but let’s be honest: holding any static position for more than ten seconds is boring! That’s why most guys in the gym skip them altogether. Instead of holding a front plank…
A great antagonist movement for abdominal exercises like Ab 45s and the Reclining Field Goal is the Superman Back Extension. It’s best performed on a back hyperextension bench or a glute-ham raise (GHR) machine. To do it, extend your arms fully overhead and keep them in line with your torso throughout the set. Raise your…
I discovered this unique abdominal exercise about a decade ago in the e-book The Bodybuilding Truth by Nelson Montana. According to Montana, abdominal development is genetically determined, and classic movements like sit-ups and leg raises are largely ineffective for the abs—those movements hit the psoas (hip flexors) more than anything. Montana believes the abdominals respond…
I first came across this exercise in the book Underground Secrets to Faster Running by Barry Ross. No matter how strong you think your core is, Ab 45s will humble you! Here’s how you do it: Lie on your back with your knees bent and hook your feet under something stable that won’t move—like a…