Rok When it comes to strength training, the grip you use can make a big difference in the effectiveness of your exercises. Two common grips used in weightlifting are the supinated and pronated grips. A supinated grip involves holding the weight with your palms facing up, while a pronated grip involves holding the weight with your … Read more
If you’re looking for a challenging and effective upper body exercise, look no further than the Jackknife Pull-Up. This exercise is a variation of the traditional pull-up that targets the back, shoulders, and arms while also engaging the core muscles. To perform a Jackknife Pull-Up, you’ll need to start in a hanging position with your … Read more
If you’re looking to strengthen your lower body, the hamstring bridge is an excellent exercise to add to your routine. This exercise targets the hamstrings, glutes, and lower back muscles, making it a great way to improve your overall fitness. To perform a hamstring bridge, lie on your back with your knees bent and your … Read more
Forearm push ups are a challenging variation of the traditional push up that require a great deal of strength and stability in the forearms. Unlike regular push ups that primarily target the chest, shoulders, and triceps, forearm push ups engage the muscles in the forearms, wrists, and hands, making them an effective exercise for building … Read more
If you’re looking for a challenging core exercise that targets your abs and lower back, you might want to try the weighted dead bug. This exercise is a variation of the traditional dead bug, which is a popular core exercise for beginners. By adding weights to the movement, you can increase the resistance and make … Read more
If you’ve ever been told to lift with your legs and not your back, you’ve heard about the hip hinge. The hip hinge is a fundamental movement pattern that involves bending at the hips while maintaining a neutral spine. It’s a movement that’s essential for many activities, from lifting heavy objects to performing athletic movements … Read more
Why I’m interested in the slow carb diet: Or here’s a visual version from Tim Ferriss’ 1-pager: What I like about this is really the simplicity. You can watch this segment from the Huberman podcast from June 2023.
I’ve fallen of my workout routine so badly. From doing 20-30 pushups daily to none for a looong long time. While I want to just beat myself up about it, I’m just going to do this: 3 slow, mindful pushups. That doesn’t feel like much. That’s never going to make me buff. That’s not going … Read more
I’ve been practicing Zone 2 training for just about 2 weeks now. 65 minutes on the elliptical every day, and I’ve been doing 6 days per week. Oct 2: 65 minutes. I always keep breathing through my nose. I set the elliptical to level 10, and yesterday I set it to level 11 for the … Read more
Firas Zahabi, head trainer at Tristar Gym is someone that I trust when it comes to getting in shape and losing weight. The best way to lose weight according to him is to simply stick to 1 meal per day. This is specially true if you’re not a very active person. If you’re on some … Read more
