Do you want to achieve better training results and in less time? I’ll let you in on a HUGE programming secret!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You do NOT need to spend HOURS at the gym to achieve top results! Many people make this mistake! As a result, they either do not train consistently, or they do and dread their workouts! <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n A lot of the time, instead of remaining totally idle between sets I will incorporate \u201cfiller\u201d exercises. These exercises would be considered active rest. I also use this strategy with the people I coach. The filler exercises I use depend on individual needs, and preferences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The \u201cfiller\u201d exercises you incorporate should not take away from the integrity of your main exercises, and they should not compromise your performance and safety in any way. For instance, with a lower body exercise, particularly one that is higher risk and more technically demanding, perhaps barbell squats or deadlifts, the active rest\/filler exercise might address the upper body and would in no way compete with the main exercise. Or the active rest\/filler exercise could enhance your performance in the main exercise. An ankle mobility exercise might be a great choice! <\/p>\n\n\n\n Check out more articles I’ve written about this topic HERE<\/strong><\/a> and HERE<\/a><\/strong>.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Here are 5 “active rest” exercises that provide a huge bang for your buck! Make no mistake, most of these exercises are not easy! <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n #1) Bottoms-Up Kettlebell Screwdrivers<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2063This exercise is awesome for the rotator cuff and improves shoulder and scapular controlled mobility, grip, and to some extent, lumbo-pelvic stability.\u2063 \u2063 <\/p>\n\n\n\n