To be very clear, if you want to get better at running, you NEED to run. However… While running is very beneficial, running is not a suitable substitute for strength training.…
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Build A Strong Lower Body Using Only Dumbbells
A lot of people falsely assume they need a lot of equipment to gain strength and build muscle. This couldn’t be further from the truth! Here are 5 of my go-to lower…
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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 Full Body Strength With These 5 Landmine Exercises
Landmine training and the countless exercises you can perform are beneficial, badass, and empowering, and can be a key component in your training arsenal. Are you unfamiliar with landmine exercises? They involve…
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Learn Pistol Squats With These 5 Pistol Squat Progressions
While many people have the goal of being able to do pistol squats (or more advanced variations), they do not know how to get there. I have you covered! Master the fundamentals…
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Build More Durable Knees With These 5 Exercises – Part 2
In order to perform at a high level (including in daily life), and feel good in the process, having durable and resilient knees is vital. Here are 5 exercises that can help…
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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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Build More Durable Knees With These 5 Exercises
In order to perform at a high level (including in daily life), and feel good in the process, having durable and resilient knees is vital. Here are 5 exercises that can help…
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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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5 Top Mobility Exercises For The Hips And Ankles
Here are 5 top hip and ankle mobility exercises. The exercises I am sharing will help you perform at a higher level, and feel better while doing so! #1) Dorsiflexion Lift-Offs This…
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Blast Your Quads With This Challenging Superset
Here is a superset you can do that will absolutely light up your quadriceps. As these exercises require minimal equipment, they can be done both at home or the gym. Exercise 1a)…
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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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Squat Challenge For Strong Feet And Calves, And Better Mobility
Here is an awesome (and very difficult) exercise for strengthening the lower legs and feet, and improving ankle and knee mobility. I’m performing calf raises while remaining in the bottom position of…
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Part 1 – Struggling To Do Pistol Squats? Try This Exercise!
Are you struggling to do pistol squats? Kickstand pistol squats will help bridge the gap! Unlike regular pistol squats, you will keep the heel of your non-working leg on a towel/something that…
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6 Of My Go-To Exercises For Stronger Legs
Here are 6 of my go-to exercises for stronger legs. All of these exercises require a fairly minimal amount of equipment so they can be done at home, or the gym! #1) Shrimp…
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Get Strong To Run: 5 Exercises For Runners
To be very clear, if you want to get better at running, you NEED to run. However… While running definitely offers some benefits, running is not a suitable substitute for strength…
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Home Or Gym: Awesome Lower Body Dumbbell Workout
This week I am sharing 5 of my go-to lower body strengthening exercises that require nothing more than dumbbells. These exercises can be done at the gym, or home. #1) Negative Dumbbell…
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5 Exercises You Can Do Using A Weighted Backpack
This week I am sharing 5 exercises you can do using a weighted backpack. I made the weighted backpack by adding 3 large laundry detergent jugs of water (this is 30 lbs), and…
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Get Stronger Quads From Home
This week I’m sharing 5 exercises that strengthen the quads. These exercises, which require minimal equipment, can also be done at the gym. #1) Band Resisted Reverse Nordic Curls This exercise strengthens…
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5 Advanced Pistol Squat Variations
Pistol squats are an awesome bodyweight exercise. This advanced exercise requires a lot of controlled mobility through the hips, knees, and ankles, a lot of strength in the lower body, and also…