What is the best way to warm up for deadlifts? We want to increase body temperature, get limber, and reinforce good technique with proper muscle engagement. And it doesn’t have to take long.
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If you’re thinking about cleaning up your nutrition, you’re probably wondering if you should weigh and measure your food so you can count calories and determine how much protein, fat and carbohydrate you’re consuming.
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Light weight workout routines are sometimes better than a total day off from the gym to keep your muscles in practice and stimulate the nervous system without over-taxing it.
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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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What does clean eating mean, and is it even a useful concept?
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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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High box jumps are a very cool looking demonstration of lower body power, but they’re not the most practical training method if you’re trying to improve your hops.
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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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Throwing, punching, taking a slapshot and hitting a golf ball all rely on one thing: rotational strength and power. So, here’s how to do medicine ball throws for rotational strength training correctly so you reap all the benefits.
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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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This is one of my favourite salads featuring arugula with oranges and pistachio. I’m making it weekly at the moment because it’s so easy and delicious.
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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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In my opinion, one of the most under rated nutrition tools is hiring a meal delivery service. And… If you’re looking for a Toronto meal delivery service, keep reading!
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Even if your planks feel easy, you can make them more effective with this technique. Plus, the skills you learn in this version of the plank will transfer over to help you succeed in more complex exercises down the road.
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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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