Primary Muscles Used: Transverse Abdominis Abdominals Obliques Lats Key Points To Keep In Mind: Keep the back from tailbone to head flat on the floor. This is a quality based movement. Good quality reps and slow tempo are very important. Pick a variation that suits your experience level. Keep pelvis tucked hard and pulled towards your…
Primary Muscles Used: Shoulders Triceps Key Points To Keep In Mind: Keep the wrists over the elbows. Hands should be slightly wider than shoulder width, or about your bench press hand position. When pressing overhead, shoot your head through the “window” or between your arms, so that the bar is over your hips and ears.…
As someone that works with a variety of clients and people, something that almost always gets brought up is how to add in extra work or training session to a training program. Most of the time, I will recommend that you just follow the program you’re using as written. It was designed in a way…
One of the most common questions that I get in realms of training with a conjugate programming method is how I keep track of all my personal records (PR’s) considering there is essentially an unlimited number of variations available. Tracking your training and personal records is a vital step to long term improvement in the…
The Importance of Filming Your Lifts – Mark Woods This was a great article discussing the new age of lifting via using video of our lifting. It’s not uncommon to see lifting videos streaming like wildfire on social media, but Mark discusses how filming your lifts can have some immediate feedback if you know what…
Master the Safety Squat Bar Good Morning, a powerful posterior chain exercise that directly improves your squat and deadlift performance by strengthening your hamstrings, lower back, and thoracic spine. This comprehensive guide breaks down the proper hip-hinge technique, programming strategies, and common mistakes to avoid, helping you build bulletproof back strength while maintaining perfect spinal positioning. Learn why this underutilized SSB exercise should be a cornerstone of your accessory training routine for maximum strength gains.
