When it comes to training for pull-ups and muscle-ups, including accessory exercises is very beneficial. These exercises can help prepare your body for the rigours of pull-ups and muscle-ups, and they address…
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You Do NOT Need Barbell Hip Thrusts To Build Strong Glutes!
While many people adore barbell hip thrusts and they can be a great option, you do not have to do heavy barbell hip thrusts to strengthen and grow your glutes! In fact, you…
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5 Exercises For A Stronger Serratus Muscle
Here are 5 of my go-to exercises for strengthening the serratus anterior muscle. The serratus, which is a key player in scapular upward rotation, protraction, and stabilization, is overlooked by many. If…
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5 Exercises For STRONGER Hip Flexors AND Core Muscles!
I’ll come right out and say it. Most people, including beginner to advanced gym goers, runners, and athletes do not give their hip flexors the strengthening attention this important muscle group needs and…
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Build A Strong Back With These 5 Exercises
Here are 5 of my favorite back strengthening exercises. I am including both horizontal and vertical pulling options. #1) Single Arm Rows From Bear Crawl This exercise strengthens the mid and upper…
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Want Happy Hips? Do These 5 Top Hip Strengthening Exercises!
Many people of all fitness levels and abilities, ages, and backgrounds, struggle with hips that feel like the tin man in the Wizard Of Oz! It doesn’t have to be this way!…
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7 Of My Favorite Foot And Lower Leg Strengthening Exercises
Here are 7 of my favorite foot and lower leg strengthening exercises. All of these exercises vary in difficulty. Some are basic, and others are more advanced. Having strong feet and lower legs…
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6 Top Exercises For Building Strong Adductors And Hip Flexors
The adductors and hip flexors are muscle groups that are overlooked by many! Fixating on the glutes (a lot of people can probably relate to this) but neglecting the adductors and/or hip…
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5 Top Exercises For Building Strong And Stable Shoulders
Here are 5 top exercises for building strong and stable shoulders. I bet you haven’t tried many of these exercises before! These exercises will be beneficial to your pull-up, push-up, and muscle-up performance…
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5 Single Leg Exercises For A Stronger Lower Body
Ask yourself this question. Do you spend most of your lower body training time doing bilateral lower body exercises? With bilateral exercises, both legs are being used evenly, and at the same…
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Dislike Crunches? Do These 5 Core Exercises Instead!
Here are 5 effective core exercises for improving lumbo-pelvic stability (think core if you are unfamiliar with this term). You do not need to do crunches or sit-ups if you do not…
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Travel Workout: 6 Band Exercises That Will Get You STRONG!
Do you ever find yourself traveling for work or pleasure and you want to get in an effective workout, but the hotel, AirBnb, or wherever you are staying lacks a quality gym?…
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Excel At Pull-Ups With These 5 Core Exercises
As I talk about ALL the time, pull-ups are a moving plank, or hollow body depending on what body position you choose to adopt. If you cannot generate and maintain enough tension…
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5 Awesome Side Plank Exercises You Likely Haven’t Tried Before
I’ll cut right to the chase. Here are 5 awesome side plank exercises you likely haven’t tried before. These can be done at home and the gym. As you can see, all…
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5 Hip Flexor Strengthening Exercises You Likely Haven’t Tried!
The hip flexors are a muscle group most people totally neglect, particularly when it comes to strengthening. Raise your hand if you can relate! Most people do not give their hip flexors the…
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You Do NOT Need Barbell Hip Thrusts To Build Strong Glutes!
While many people love barbell hip thrusts and they can be a great option, you do not have to do heavy barbell hip thrusts to strengthen and grow your glutes! In fact, you…
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Do Better Muscle-Ups With These 5 Core Exercises
When it comes to muscle-ups, like with pull-ups, if you cannot generate and maintain enough tension and stability around your torso, spine, and hips you will be more prone to pulling needless…
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Fix A Top Pull-Up Mistake You Are Probably Making!
Are you struggling to do your first pull-up ever, or build up your number of reps? This common pull-up mistake might be holding you back from achieving your pull-up goals!! Form makes…
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Build Strong Quads And Better Mobility With These 5 Exercises
Here are 5 exercises that strengthen the quadriceps and improve mobility. They are great for both home AND gym workouts! #1) Heel Elevated Split Squats As you can see, my knee is…
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Build STRONG Glutes With These 5 Exercises!
Do you want to build strong glutes? Give these 5 exercises a try! #1) Feet Elevated Glute/Hamstring Marches This exercise strengthens the glutes and hamstrings, and improves lumbo-pelvic stability. This exercise is…