Being the best athlete you can be isn’t just about training harder. It’s about training smarter and adopting a well-rounded routine supporting your body and mind. Every aspect of an athlete’s day is critical to success, from structured workouts and recovery to nutrition and sleep quality. Consistency, discipline and balance are key to reaching new […]
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There’s something inherently satisfying about rows—pulling weight against gravity, feeling your back muscles engage, and knowing you’re building strength that carries over to real life. Dumbbell rows and barbell rows are more than just exercises; they’re benchmarks of a well-rounded strength training program. They test your balance, grip strength, and core stability while targeting some
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Lifting heavy weights can be tough on your teeth. Many people clench hard when they lift weights. This article will show you how to keep your teeth safe while training. Keep reading to learn more! The Phenomenon of Teeth Clenching Among Lifters Many lifters experience jaw tension during intense training sessions. Stress responses during heavy
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When contemplating your options for optimizing a home gym, think carefully before doing anything else. This project will cost you time and space, as well as financial investment in decent exercise equipment. Utilize the following advice and tips to ensure your home gym is perfect. Speak to an Expert If you’ve frequented gyms regularly, you’re
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If in the bottom of your squat, your back is rounded then this will most likely be to compensate for lack of ankle dorsiflexion. This means that your ankles are not bending far enough and your knees stay behind or above your toes while you want them to drop over the toes. It could be
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13 of the best functional exercises of all time. We’re covering one group of exercises that work every part of your body, covering each category from Pull, Push, Lift to Press exercises, and includes attributes for cardio, strength, flexibility plus explosiveness.
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It’s Thursday 2nd of January 2023, and Michael Knight posts on my Instagram. It’s not the first time he’s posted stirring comments, obviously, there is something that annoys him about me as I never heard about him. The first time he posted I just stopped giving attention to him—don’t feed the trolls. However, this time
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“I am new to kettlebell workouts for about a month now. Most of what I do has been HIIT or Tabata style. Can you help me understand the difference in outcomes between the various styles?” The Difference Between HIIT and Tabata Both forms of training are a form of interval training, meaning you do something
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I wrote this article for those who see/understand the differences between the dead lift with a hip hinge vs squat and wonder “why would you choose one over the other?”. The Difference Between a Hip Hinge VS Squat A hip hinge movement involves: Hip joints; or Hip and knee joints A squat movement involves: Ankles;
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The acronym RDL stands for Romanian Dead Lift. It’s an exercise that is commonly associated with a barbell primarily working the hamstrings, glutes, and hips. One important fact is that the term is actually a misnomer and incorrect by definition. Simply put, a deadlift begins each repetition with the weight on the ground also known
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After a healthy diet, there’s one thing functional medicine doctors recommend to just about every patient. You probably already know what’s coming. Exercise! Did that word make you cringe? You’re certainly not alone. Most adults don’t even come close to getting the recommended amount of exercise each week… even though they know it can have
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It will depend on your BJJ game, but generally speaking, the following muscles are extremely important: Flexor digitorum superficialis Flexor digitorum profundus Flexor digitorum minimi brevis Lumbricals These are the muscles in your hand and forearm that grip. Without a good grip, you can’t do much. Gripping is one of the things you do the
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When it comes to exercise, there are generally two types of people in the world: Those that hate running for a prolonged period of time, and sadists who, for some absurd reason, enjoy running for hours at a time and seem to never get tired. Ok, that’s perhaps a slight exaggeration, and you are certainly
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Are you doing lots of burpees and are experiencing knee pain? Do you wonder why? Allow me to introduce a quick a little tip/drill that will make things click and help understand how you need to pull your hips up to get your legs safely under you. Before even starting to do burpees, focus on
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Rx weight 95lbs for male and 65lbs for female. MAX E2MOM Meaning, go for max rounds possible with a 30lbs/20lbs weight increase at the 30-minute mark. A round is every two minutes on the timer. The MAXE2MOM barbell complex: Deadlift Clean Squat Jerk Hang power clean Jerk Alternating racked reverse lunge Repeat once more all
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I’ve struggled with back pain and Jiu-Jiu doesn’t help. This exercise has helped strengthen and stabilize my core and improve posture. Plus I feel it’s really helped my game immensely. Larry Diehl Ok let’s take our core and shoulder work up a notch, I feel this has really helped my closed guard game. Your Obliques
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Whether you do the kettlebell man maker at-home, outdoors, in Crossfit, or in the gym, they suck! But we love exercises that suck the right way and also happen to be a full-body exercise. Now, there is the dumbbell man maker, the barbell man maker, and the kettlebell man maker. The latter is the best
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It’s been said that 95% of the world can’t do 10 full strict pull-ups! Let’s look at the numbers. 35% of the US is overweight and therefore we will assume that they can’t do a pull-up. That leaves 65%. More than 80% of adults do not meet the guidelines for both aerobic and muscle-strengthening activities,
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What is Curtis P? Curtis P is a barbell complex designed by SealFit. I’ve been asked by our Inner Circle members to include the Curtis P in our weekly workout. I modified the complex to suit the kettlebell and our training philosophies. Check out the barbell Curtis P here and the kettlebell version here.
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The answer to whether burpees are bad for your back or knees depends entirely on the subject and whom you ask. If you ask someone that has no idea how to perform the movement safely then the answer will be “Yes, they’re bad!”, and if you ask someone who has had a bad experience with
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