A great exercise to pair with incline or standing presses is the subscapularis pull-up—also known as a lean-away pull-up. To perform it, pull yourself up to the bar, then push your body away from the bar as you lower down. Keep your core braced and control the descent all the way to the bottom. Give…
Transitioning from bent-knee to straight-leg push-ups can be a daunting task—especially for many female clients. But with the right approach, it’s absolutely achievable. Watch one of my clients in action and learn the smart, progressive way to build upper-body strength and confidence on the floor. ➡️ Check out Push-Ups: 21 and Counting for the full…
Many women struggle with parallel-bar dips, but that can change quickly with the right approach. Negative-only training is a powerful method to build the necessary strength and control to perform full reps. Learn how to do it here: Parallel-Bar Dips for Females – How to Get a Positive Outcome from a Negative Action
A mixed-grip chin-up, also known as an alternate-grip or opposite-grip chin-up, is performed with one hand pronated and the other hand supinated. How to Perform It Progressions A great way to incorporate the mixed-grip chin-up into your training is with the high-volume routine featured on page 49 of Mass Explosion. Check it out!
The Tiger-Bend Push-Up is a unique variation that challenges both upper body strength and mobility. Start in a standard push-up position with your shoulders stacked directly over your hands. Lower your forearms and elbows toward the floor until your biceps make full contact with your forearms—easier said than done! Many struggle with this movement at…