How To Properly Train Your Abs
Traditional core training usually consists of things like crunches, sit ups, side bends, russian twists, and the like. Walk into any commercial gym and you will be sure to see those types of exercises. These exercises allow the spine to move through a large range of motion, and do not properly train your abs. Stuart Mcgill,…
How To Create An Effective Fat Loss Program
We all know that a solid fat loss program and good nutritional habits are absolutely essential to getting leaner. You can’t have one without the other. They go together like lamb and tuna fish (Adam Sandler fans will get that :)). One thing I see probably more than anything at the gym is people wandering…
Common Rowing Mistakes
I would argue that rowing or pulling is not done enough in most workout programs. There’s usually lots of pressing and biceps curls 🙂 It’s a shame because rowing is very important to posture and shoulder health. Many jobs now-a-days have you sitting down hunched over at a computer for most of the day. Even…
3 Tips For Improved Shoulder Health And Function
The shoulder complex is comprised of several different joints. The glenohumeral joint, or what most people think of as the “shoulder” is one of the primary components. This joint has two main players, the humerus and the glenoid fossa. The head of the humerus is larger than the glenoid, which it sits on top of.…
How To Fix Your Squat……Fast!
The squat is held by some as the king of all exercises and for good reason. It activates your abs, glutes, quads, hamstrings, and calves all in one movement. Not many exercises can do that. This makes it a must for any training program. And the great thing about it is that there are many…
The Romanian Deadlift
Sounds like a torture device, right? Actually the Romanian Deadlift (RDL) is a fantastic exercise, and one I want to talk about a little more in depth today. Often, when you walk into a gym, most squat racks are empty. Except for the guys blasting out curls. This is the norm unfortunately. Many people do…
Quality vs. Quantity
In our society, there’s this notion that if we are doing something good then more is better. For example, there is research showing that if you take a vitamin D supplement, it can aid in reducing high blood pressure. Many then end up thinking, well if I take more vitamin D it will lower my…
Applying the Deadlift in Everyday Life
Last week I talked about how the deadlift was one of the best exercises you should be doing. In this post, I want to talk about how to apply this lift to your daily activities. Since you are doing deadlifts now right? 🙂 So often, I see people pick things up off the floor like…
The Deadlift: An Exercise You Should Be Doing
The gym is loaded with people trying new exercises each and every day. I have seen some odd things before. It never ceases to amaze me how everyone tries to create new flashy exercises in order to look cool or stand out. Fortunately though, most of the exercises that you need have already been created.…
Fundamental Movement Patterns
Each program I design is always centered around fundamental movement patterns. These patterns are the different ways we should be able to move as humans. Over time, our movement can be compromised as the result of posture, jobs, and things of that nature. In essence, we are a product of our environment. Here are the…