To be very clear, if you want to get better at running, you NEED to run. However, while running offers many benefits, running is not a suitable substitute for strength training.…
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5 Exercises For STRONG Quads
Here are 5 exercises that strengthen the quadriceps. All of these exercises require minimal equipment so they can be done at home or in a gym. #1) Negative 1.5 Rep Rear Foot…
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5 Deadlifts That Don’t Start From The Floor
Countless people have been led to believe that their deadlift doesn’t “count” unless the starting position is from the floor. This couldn’t be further from the truth. Unfortunately, people of all backgrounds,…
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5 Important Muscles You Are NOT Training! Part 2
When a lot of people train they focus purely on the larger muscle groups, or the muscles they can see in the mirror. Can you relate to this? Only training the larger…
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5 Lower Body Band Exercises That Will HUMBLE You!
This might come as a surprise to some, you don’t always need to use a lot of equipment or weight to make exercises challenging and effective. Here are 5 resistance band exercises…
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Get A Stronger Posterior Chain With These 5 Deadlift Variations
Deadlifts strengthen the posterior chain muscles. Here are 5 different deadlifting variations. I am including multiple variations that do not involve starting from the floor. Countless people have been led to believe…
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5 Of My Top Exercises For A Strong Lower Body
Here are 5 of my go-to exercises for strengthening the lower body. As all of these exercises require a fairly minimal amount of equipment, they can be done at home or the…
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Do This Instead Of Crunches! 5 Exercises You Need To Try!
Here are 5 awesome exercises for improving lumbo-pelvic stability. You do not need to do crunches or sit-ups to have a strong and highly functioning core! To be clear, unless there are…
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Get Stronger Legs With These 5 Landmine Exercises
Landmine training is an extremely underrated method of training. Landmine training will help you get stronger, build muscle (if this is a goal), and improve your athleticism/movement. Landmine training is very user…
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5 Effective And Deceptively Challenging Resistance Band Exercises
Here are 5 effective and deceptively challenging resistance band exercises you can add to your arsenal. While these exercises are great options for home workouts, they can also be done at…
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Grow Your Glutes With Deficit Split Squats
Deficit split squats are one of my favorite lower body exercises. They strengthen the glutes, quadriceps, hamstrings, and the muscles in the foot and lower leg. In terms of the glutes, these…
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An Awesome Trap Bar Exercise I Bet You’ve Never Tried.
Here is an awesome trap bar exercise I’m guessing you haven’t tried. While this exercise does strengthen the hamstrings and glutes, I mostly consider this an exercise for the posterior core muscles.…
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Light Up Your Posterior Chain And Core With This Exercise!
This deceptively challenging exercise strengthens the posterior chain muscles, and the muscles in the foot and lower leg. This exercise also improves lumbo-pelvic stability. This exercise happens to be a favourite of…
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5 Top Glute Bridge Exercises For Building Strong Glutes!
If you want to build strong glutes, here are 5 glute bridge exercises you need to try! These exercises require minimal equipment, so they can be performed anywhere. And if you missed…
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5 Of My Top Anti-Extension Core Exercises
Here are 5 of my top anti-extension core exercises. I could have included MANY more! So stay tuned for follow up articles. If you are unfamiliar with the term anti-extension, anti-extension involves…
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No Nordic Curl/Glute Hamstring Raise Option? Here Is A Smart Use Of A Bosu
Nordic curls and glute hamstring raises are two of my go-to exercises for strengthening and building more robust posterior chain muscles. While many gyms do not have a Nordic curl or…
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Upgrade Your Bird Dogs With These Two Advanced Variations
Bird dogs are one of the most fundamental exercises out there. However, I bet most coaches would say bird dogs are an exercise that most people perform VERY incorrectly. This includes people…
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Build A Solid Foundation: 4 Exercises For Stronger Lower Legs And Feet
As the foot forms the foundation on which your body moves, it makes sense you should devote some time to ensuring both your lower legs and feet are up to the task.…
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Struggling To Get Your First Pistol Squat? Try This!
Do you struggle to keep your extended leg up/foot from striking the floor during pistol squats? Or do your quadriceps cramp? This could mean you need to strengthen your hip flexors! In…
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5 Exercises For A More Durable Rotator Cuff
Here are 5 exercises for a more durable rotator cuff. Some of these exercises are fairly innovative. Many also require next to no equipment. Enjoy! #1) Overhead Barbell Hold + Single Hanging…