Bodybuilding
My Favorite Leg Finisher
Everything in context! I’m squatting with 225 pounds in the video below. It doesn’t look like much weight except that I’m doing 20 reps and
August 3, 2022
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Step-Up Progressions
Step-ups are a staple exercise for the lower body. Start off with your body weight and a low step, and work your way through the
May 23, 2022
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Grin and Bare Abs
If you want to build a serious set of abdominals, routinely perform weighted pull-ups and dips. These multi-joint movements require a strong contribution from the
April 4, 2022
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Step Loading
Here’s an example of step loading where you aim to do the same number of reps each set but gradually increase the weight in small
February 27, 2022
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Two Steps to a One-Arm Chin-Up
Training to do a one-arm chin-up involves a two-step process: a) Start with a mixed grip with your hands placed shoulder-width apart as I’m demonstrating
February 6, 2022
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How to do a Full Squat
Many strength coaches like myself preach quality over quantity. It’s not how much you do, but how you do it! Squats are no exception. When
October 1, 2021
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Three-Stage Rack Deadlifts
Here’s a rack deadlift sequence that starts with less weight lifted through a longer range of motion and ends with more weight through a shorter
August 15, 2021
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Get Strong on Chin-Ups and Dips
Amanda and Heather show what hard work, consistency, and proper training can do. It was once a struggle for these ladies to do just one
July 21, 2021
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Build Happy Shoulders
You’re only as strong as your weakest link. By now, you must be sick of hearing that phrase! We all know that the big prime
July 14, 2021
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Periodization of Shoulder External Rotation
Correcting muscle imbalances should be a primary goal when designing strength training programs. With most individuals, a significant discrepancy exists between the shoulder internal rotators
June 22, 2021