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A New Way to Handle Rope Pressdowns
Looking to enhance your triceps workouts? I recently had the opportunity to try out an Ergonomic Rope Attachment. Let’s explore the benefits of this versatile fitness
Get Lean and Muscular with Supersets
Supersets are a form of strength training where you pair two exercises, moving from one to the other with little to no rest in between.
Negative-Accentuated Glute-Ham Raise
The Sicilian Crunch put me on the map many moons ago. Consider this as the reverse action. It’s a negative-accentuated glute-ham raise emphasizing the knee
Greasing the Reverse Hyper Movement
Frankie Valli’s Grease is certainly a blast from the past and it’s a fitting song for the reverse hyper. You see, most people that do
Lower Leg Superset
For many people, lower leg training truly is “the seventh stranger!” Even if the back side gets worked occasionally, the front often gets overlooked. I
Get Results with the Hanging-Band Method
The hanging-band method sounds like church bells and feels like a “new religion” for many people! What type of results can you get with this
A New Way to do Isometronics
The isometronic training method is a great way to increase muscle size and strength. Some think of it as rack training on steroids! It usually
A Post-Workout Shake Recipe
Here’s a post-workout shake recipe courtesy of my client, John. It contains protein powder, creatine, yogurt, walnuts, half a banana, and a handful of coffee
Get A Grip
IronMind implements are a great way to improve your grip. Here I’m using a pinch-grip block, but there are many more tools that you can
Setting Up A Home Gym During COVID-19
Check out this home gym. It belongs to a couple that I train. They made a smart decision to purchase the equipment back in April
An Annual Plan for Neck Training
Everyone trains their upper and lower back, glutes, hamstrings, and calves, but neck training often gets neglected. That’s a mistake! Remember, a chain is only
Back-to-School Supplements
Things are going to get very interesting when the kids go back to school. I have three kids in school (one in grade school, one
My Daily Coffee Ritual
Here’s my morning coffee ritual. My stovetop espresso consists of fresh-ground Kicking Horse coffee, a dash of Simply Organic cinnamon to reduce the acidity, and
Single-Leg Cable Romanian Deadlift
The Single-Leg Cable Romanian Deadlift is a deceptive exercise. Judy is able to do it with ease, but it’s far more challenging than it looks.
Keeping Up with Current Research (August 2020)
Research can provide golden information to health and fitness professionals. Here are some recent findings to help you stay ahead of the pack: High-Intensity Interval
15-Degree Incline Rope Triceps Extensions
The maximum overload with triceps extensions typically occurs when the forearms are parallel to the floor. Doing them, however, on a slight incline with cable
Heel-Elevated Side Step-Up
If you tend to lean forward when performing step-ups, try this version. The heel-elevated side step-up helps keep you upright and really targets the teardrop
Not Everyone Experiences The Quarantine 15
When you move less and eat more, you gain weight! That’s what happened to many people during the COVID lockdown, but not everyone experienced the
Reverse-Band California Press
I tend to favour a reverse-band setup when performing the California Press, which is a cross between a close-grip bench press and a lying triceps
Break The Inertia To Get Stronger
Inserting strategic pauses when lifting weights is a great way to break the inertia and heighten muscular involvement. In particular, pausing in the bottom position
Q&A with John Paul
QUESTION: Hello John Paul, I purchased your ebook Lean and Mean and have over the past 6 weeks had great success with gaining strength, building