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Free Weights or Machines? Why Not Both!
In fitness, debates about free weights versus machines are common. Some praise free weights for their functional benefits, engaging stabilizers, and promoting natural movement patterns.
Boost Recovery with an Adrenal IV Drip
Here’s my heart rate variability (HRV) after having an adrenal IV drip yesterday. This is one of the highest HRV scores that I’ve ever had.
Back Barbell Step-Ups
When performing back barbell step-ups, find the proper step height first before playing with the load. Start with an empty bar and a low step
Semi-Wide-Stance Back Squats
Arnold Schwarzenegger and Franco Columbu used to experiment in the gym to find ways to fix weaknesses. One thing they discovered was that doing squats
70-Degree Neutral-Grip Dumbbell Presses
Here’s a way to decrease the stress on your shoulders during presses. Next time you’re in the gym, take a look at how people do
Lateral Raises with Two Resistance Tubes
Using elastic resistance during a lateral raise is a great way to overload the top range and thus place more emphasis on the medial deltoid.
How to Reduce Shoulder Stress During Presses
Yesterday we looked at a simple fix to decrease the stress on your hips during wide-stance squats and deadlifts. Today, we’ll look at a way
A 15-Year-Old Making Progress in the Gym
For several weeks now, 15-year-old Joseph has been working hard on hanging-band squats and assisted chin-ups. Friday night he was able to see what effect
Half-Kneeling Rope Woodchop and Reverse Woodchop
The half-kneeling rope woodchop and reverse woodchop are two exercises that work your obliques in a “spine-friendly” manner. Give them a shot!
Angles90 Pull-Ups with Xvest
The Angles90 grips are great for pull-ups, but due to a lower starting position, additional loading with a chin/dip belt may cause the plates to
Circuit Training for Fat Loss
Here’s a glimpse of my last workout. It’s a circuit training program based off a system I call Modern Muscle Moulding. You can read all
Try These 3 Moves In The Gym
Here are some interesting moves from this morning’s workout. The first one I call an incline Telle forward dumbbell raise. It’s a move I picked
A Breast Milk Alternative
Yesterday, Health Canada warned parents about the health risks of buying breast milk online. One ingredient to consider if you’re looking for an alternative is
Don’t Let an Injury Stand in Your Way
A few years ago I told you about Arzhang and his horrific fall off Mt. Aconcagua in Southern Andes. Through hard work and perseverance, Arzhang
The 30-Minute Digital Time Rule: Push-Ups
My son has become a wizard on digital devices. Give him an iPhone, iPad or iMac, and he’s right at home. Of course, I’m not
Interval Training for Children
When it comes to kids and exercise, it’s important to make it fun. My son loves watching a show on Netflix called Ultimate Beastmaster, so
Three Exercises That Beat Boring Planks
The front plank is a popular exercise to promote core stability. Sure, it carries some benefits and there are ways to make it more difficult.
Superman Back Extension
A great antagonist movement for abdominal exercises like Ab 45s and the Reclining Field Goal is the Superman Back Extension. Do it on a back
Reclining Field Goal
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
Ab 45s
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
How to Prevent a Long Night Without Sleep
Exercising too close to bedtime can mess up your sleep. It puts you in a sympathetic “fight or flight” mode when your body wants to