Planning your workouts for when you know you’ll be fresh is a simple concept that I often see overlooked. Here’s how to optimise your week at the gym.
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I want to share a very useful tip that I was reminded of recently: Don’t waste your shots.
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There are 4 huge keys to doing a perfect push-up. In this video, I walk you through each point of how to do a perfect pushup in detail, so you can master this important exercise.
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When I’m writing a program I like to think about how many weeks we’ll be “up” and how many weeks we’ll be “down”.
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If you feel the biggest stretch in your calfs when you reach down to touch your toes, your calfs are too tight and probably holding you back. These 3 methods are just what your calfs need to feel great again.
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If you’ve mastered basic single leg balance drills and you have good hip and knee stability in a basic step-up, then here are two drills you should consider trying.
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How wide should you grip the bar in a military press / shoulder press? Well, it's pretty simple.
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If you shift your weight to one side when deadlifting, this video shows the drills you need to develop proper muscle control and tension in your weaker leg.
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Starting the squat isn't rocket science, but initiate the movement incorrectly and you’ll be out of position from the get go. Here’s a video demonstrating the right way to start squats.
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Proper performance breathing is a a huge component of improving endurance performance. If you're not already using this technique naturally, you’ll notice a real boost when you start.
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It may feel a little unnatural at first, but adopting this correct grip when you lift is the best way to end bench press wrist pain.
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Try this quick hip stability test to understand where your hips should be and to get immediate feedback about how to improve your lunges and step-ups.
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Having correct deadlift technique helps you lift more weight more safely. If your hips come up in the deadlift, causing you to get pulled forward out of position, here are 4 ways to fix your form.
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Most people can optimise their bench press form - and lift more - by focusing on one simple cue: “lead with the elbows.” In this video post, I show you how it’s done.
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Weightlifting is about speed, position and timing. Many lifters achieve good positions but if their timing is incorrect they have major problems hitting heavy weights. The right olympic lifting technique should make lifts feel crisp and connected.
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I really like this drill for how to engage abs, especially when used in a warm-up. It helps reinforce great movement and gives the lifter instant feedback. Try a couple sets the next time you’re deadlifting or swinging a kettlebell.
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Cluster weight training is a high intensity training method that can be incredibly useful for helping intermediate and advanced trainees break through plateaus. It can also be used to help newer lifters practice and maintain proper technique.
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There’s one key technique that improves your balance, stability and force production in any exercise you choose to do at the gym. It’s about building as much tension as possible throughout the entire body, and you’ll be amazed at how it changes your lifts.
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If you hang around a gym or read the social media of workout fanatics, you're probably confused by differing opinions about how low to squat. Should you squat to parallel? Should you squat just past parallel? Go ass to the grass? Or is there another answer…
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How do you warm up for a workout in a way that minimises your risk, maximises performance, and gets your body ready?
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