Weight training is more than just objective, one-size-fits-all numbers on a scale or figures on weights. We all have different goals, and different subjective reasons, for what we do. So, when you feel the need, or desire, to challenge yourself further with extra weights or reps, it’s important to keep these subjective things in mind. […]
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The Bent Press is an exercise everyone should be incorporating in their training, it’s awesome for so many things. Thoracic mobility Flexibility Core strength Shoulder mobility Shoulder strength Improved posture Injury prevention Kyphosis prevention (rounding of the back) improved breathing Stability and much more It’s also great to get heavier weight overhead and focus on
I have quite a few routines I use for my Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Strength & Conditioning and this is one of them, it’s for strength, cardio, explosiveness, and rotation (flexibility). 2 x handstand push-ups 6 x deadlift hip hinge style – 40, 50, 60, 70, 80% of your 1RM 6 x strict pull-ups 5 rounds All exercises
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Kettlebell Movement Flow is our new baby and is all about moving, letting the kettlebell flow where it wants to go, follow the kettlebell. It’s about bringing the kettlebell to positions it’s never been, swinging it from angles it’s never been swung before, bringing the body in all types of positions, squatting, hinging, laying down,
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Meet our Caveman Athlete of the month August, Russell Burpee Man Godwin, the personal trainer located on the Costa del Sol that does 100 burpees—different variations—each day of the year, read below to find out. I was introduced to boxing at a young age by my brother, which led to Muay Thai and various
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As a physiotherapist I get to see a ton of patients that come in with shoulder problems. The number one profile I see with this; a late 30s, early 40s desk jockey who hits the gym and trains but is otherwise sedentary, overweight and living a happy suburban life. They come in, take of their
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I’ve been training most my life, I’ve trained hundreds if not nearly over a thousand people in many different countries, but the one thing I see that I need, the one thing that I see others need is REASON, a reason to train. I’ve had times where I struggled, I’ve seen people quit and give
The Caveman Diet… as natural as possible, like nature intended. When it comes to diets, everyone has an opinion and big companies try and make money off it by coming up with the latest and greatest diet that will make you lose weight, feel and look better. The purpose of food is to
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If you believe in the 7 Cavemantraining principles and train like a Caveman, then you might be a modern-day Caveman! Check the list below and see how much of a Caveman or Cavewoman you are. wear clothes for comfortability eat for fuel and recovery regular sleeping pattern does not work but follows a passion
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What you have to understand about swinging a Steel Mace is that it’s more than just what goes on above the chest. I find that a lot of newcomers to Mace swinging don’t realize this and this is something that took me a long time to learn. My hope is that you can learn from my
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The kettlebell lunge windmill is one of my favourite exercise to use at the end of a hard workout. Major benefits Thoracic mobility Thoracic rotation Shoulder stability Shoulder strength Core strength Isometrics Isometric, meaning you keep the muscles contracted during the exercise: latissimus dorsi triceps gluteals pectorals abdominals obliques Pretty much full-body contraction. Key
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Some of the best ways to stay fit and burn calories is to work as many muscle groups and joints as possible. The most efficient ways to burn calories is to walk, jog, bike, and to do other forms of cardio. Another highly efficient way to stay in shape and burn energy is to row.
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Strength and Mobility with kettlebells, one tool, several goals met. The following workout I put together to meet several goals in one, have a go at it and post below. Pick one or several kettlebells to perform the following exercises and perform 6 slow controlled reps. chest press shoulder press bent over row Complete all
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If you got some fit buddies on Facebook, especially CrossFitters, then some of their fb lingo might go straight past you, we’re here to help with that through the following translation guide.
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I won’t leave you in suspense, the four awesome kettlebell muscle mass building exercises I chose for this article are: Racked Reverse Lunges Single Arm Chest Press Bent-over Row Single Arm Front Press Why Don’t You See Many Huge Kettlebell Enthusiasts? This is one of the questions I get asked a lot when I
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Lunging is considered something so simple, there is no book to be written or read about it, keep your knees above your ankles and that’s it! Wrong, this is exactly why so many people are experiencing knee pain because they or their trainers are not educated in the lunge. “Ask ‘Do you know how to
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Apart from a sexy toosh or rock hard buns, here’s the real reason you want to squeeze those buttocks. This article will be interesting for trainers and people that squat, especially if you experience lower-back pain or want to lift more weight with your weighted squat.
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If you’ve been in the personal training game for a while you will have heard all of these excuses before, over and over, by now you’re able to spot them a mile away. For those that can’t, below is a translation chart.
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You can train like a caveman and eat like a caveman but if you drink like a fish you might not experience the fitness gains you deserve. Over the last 2 years, I have helped thousands of people transform their bodies and minds via one simple habit change. Did cavemen abuse substances? A recent
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They say … “if you point out it’s wrong, then explain what’s wrong with it” how right they are, it just takes so much time to do, especially when they (CrossFit) should get it right the first time. I too make mistakes, I’m far from perfect, but I’m also not CrossFit with millions of dollars
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