Summary – The most effective strength-training programs are based on conjugate training, percentages of your one-rep max, or Rating of Perceived Exertion (RPE). – The so-called “best” training program is one you believe in and …
When Seth Marcus began the Onnit 6 Challenge, he was still undergoing treatment for Hodgkin’s lymphoma. That sometimes meant lifting kettlebells only hours after a chemotherapy session—running to the bathroom to puke between sets, and …
Michelle Spain was a mother of two, a yoga instructor, and taught group fitness classes at two local gyms. She was also a smoker. One day, she got busted for it. “One of the older …
Single-Arm Kettlebell Press Exercise Summary – The single-arm kettlebell press can be done several ways to challenge the core and other stabilizer muscles while working the upper body. Standing and seated versions are the most …
Kettlebell Goblet Squat Summary – The kettlebell goblet squat is often used to teach good squat technique, as it helps you to keep an upright torso and sit back with your hips. – The goblet …
If you grew up in the 80s, your introduction to the club as an exercise tool was via pro wrestling’s Iron Sheik. The bald, mustached Iranian would cut promos in which he’d heave two heavy …
Summary – The posterior chain is the collective term for the muscles on the backside of the body that are the main drivers of explosive power. – The posterior chain includes the glutes, hamstrings, and …
Summary – The glute-ham raise trains the hamstrings‘ two key functions simultaneously. – Sets of 5–8 reps may be appropriate to start; later, the glute-ham raise can be trained with low-, moderate-, and high-rep ranges. …
If you’re home-bound due to quarantine, a closed gym, or house arrest (hey, we won’t judge), your main option for chest training lies with the pushup. Don’t roll your eyes. Pushups may not be as …
It’s not that hard to figure out how to work your chest without exercise equipment. Everybody knows what a pushup is. It’s no big thing to write yourself a leg workout either, as you can …
Eager and ready, I signed up for one of the uber-popular Ab Crusher fitness classes in town with hopes that I’d find new, innovative, and unique exercises that would demand a different relationship to my …
One of the questions I get on a regular basis is “Travis, can I set up my bodyweight workout for mass?” My answer is always, “YES it’s possible, but it’s TOUGH.” The reason it’s tough is …
Strength + Cardio = Dominance If you’re reading this right now, you are someone who wants to take their training to the next level and find the most efficient ways to reach your optimal fitness goals. As an …
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