Dead bugs are one of my go-to exercises for improving lumbo-pelvic stability (think core strength/stability). This exercise has a huge carryover to pull-ups, push-ups, muscle-ups, and countless exercises, sports, and daily activities.…
-
-
Build A STRONG Core With These 5 Innovative Dead Bugs
Dead bugs are one of my go-to exercises for improving lumbo-pelvic stability (think core strength/stability). This exercise has a huge carryover to pull-ups, push-ups, muscle-ups, and countless exercises, sports, and daily activities.…
-
5 Unique Core Exercises For Better Push-Ups And Pull-Ups
The push-up is a moving plank, and the pull-up is a moving “slight hollow body.” Despite the fact I’ve been shouting this from the rooftop for YEARS, countless people of all fitness…
-
5 Hip Flexor Strengthening Exercises For “Tight” Hip Flexors
I’ll come right out and say it. Stop automatically assuming you have to stretch your “tight” hip flexors. I have tight in quotations as there are different reasons why your hip flexor muscles…
-
Hollow Body For Stronger Core And Lats
This exercise improves lumbo-pelvic stability, and shoulder and scapular controlled mobility. While the band resistance isn’t too significant, this exercise strengthens the lats, particularly if you are really mindful of contracting them…
-
5 “Ab” Roll-Out Variations You Might Not Have Tried
This week I’m sharing 5 ab rollout variations you might not have tried. Ab roll-out variations are great for improving lumbo-pelvic stability. If you are unfamiliar with this term, think core. #1)…
-
5 Of My “Ultimate” Exercises For A More Durable Core
Here are 5 of my go-to exercises for a more durable core. All of these exercises require very little equipment, so they are great for both home and gym workouts! #1) Band Resisted…
-
5 Advanced Core Exercises You Might Not Have Tried
This week I am sharing 5 advanced core exercises you might not have tried before. #1) Isometric Pull-Up + Band Resisted Psoas Marches (from more advanced diagonal body position) This awesome exercise…
-
5 Innovative Exercises For Stronger Obliques
This week I shared 5 innovative exercises for the obliques. As I recently shared a rotational exercise, I am not sharing one in this feature. But rotational exercises are awesome! All of these…
-
Get Stronger: 5 Exercises For Athletes
This week I shared 5 exercises for athletes. These exercises will be beneficial to most people, not just athletes. Also, they do not require a lot of equipment. #1) Dead Bug +…
-
5 Innovative Exercises For Better Pull-Ups
While most of the exercises I use to train pull-ups are fairly fundamental, I do like to incorporate some innovative exercises from time to time. Make no mistake, while most of the…
-
5 Innovative Core Exercises
This week I am sharing 5 innovative core exercises. I’m guessing you haven’t tried many of these exercises. #1) Butterfly Posterior Core Extensions Here is an awesome exercise for strengthening the posterior…
-
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…
-
5 L-Sit Variations For A Stronger Core
L-sits are a staple in my training. This deceptively challenging bodyweight exercise strengthens the upper body and hip flexors, improves lumbo-pelvic stability, and shoulder and scapular stability. To note, in some variations…
-
5 Unique Core Exercises For Better Push-Ups
This week I’m sharing 5 innovative core exercises that will have a positive carryover to your push-ups. As I talk about ALL the time, the push-up is a moving plank. In order to…
-
Ultimate “Social Distancing” Compilation: 18 Of My Home Workout Friendly Blog Posts
Here is a compilation of 18 home workout friendly blog posts I’ve written over the years. The majority of these exercises use minimal equipment, and many use bodyweight only. I’ve been creating…
-
Form Fix: Do Your Dead Bugs Feel “Too Easy?”
Dead Bugs Are NOT ‘’Too Easy’’ When They Are Being Performed Correctly!! Dead bugs, and the countless variations you can do, are one of my go-to exercises for improving lumbo-pelvic stability. In…
-
5 Exercises That Require Minimal Equipment
There is a misconception that the best workouts require the most equipment. Don’t get me wrong, while having access to an abundance of equipment is nice, it is not a necessity. In…
-
Improve Your Pull-Ups With These 6 Hollow Body Hold Variations
I talk about this all the time, when you are performing pull-ups, lumbo-pelvic stability, and being able to generate the requisite levels of tension around your spine, hips, and also lower body,…
-
5 Cable Machine Exercises You Likely Haven’t Tried Before
The cable machine is an extremely versatile piece of equipment, and allows you to target the full body. The great news is that if you don’t have access to a cable machine,…