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There are a lot of muscles of the upper back, none of which ever make the list of favorite body part. But I propose a well developed back is actually the pinnacle of fitness! Let me explain how… The Gem in the Gym Big arms are a dime a dozen,…
There are health and fitness professionals that train the pelvic floor muscles with the same enthusiasm that a bro does biceps. Unless you’re in the niche of women’s health, this level of zeal about the levator ani and coccygeus is overkill. Although, the pelvic floor still deserves some attention if…
There is a good amount of research to support the benefits of a great warm-up… Sports performance, strength, and endurance improve, you become more flexible, your risk of injury decreases, and muscle soreness tends to dissipate. All of this sounds pretty good. The problem is that most of us dread…
If you’ve been dodging this move because of shoulder pain, it may be time to face your fears! The overhead press is a sticking point for many when it comes to shoulder pain, but it can also be part of the solution because a strong shoulder is a pain-free shoulder!…
We call this the Murph Prep Challenge because it will lead up to the classic Memorial Day test of strength and fitness called Murph. For those unfamiliar with the workout, it’s in honor of Navy Lieutenant Michael Murphy, who was killed in action and later awarded the Medal of Honor…
Guest post provided by The Strength Continuum Isometrics produce a muscle contraction but don’t actually move the joint. For example, holding a pair of dumbells with the arms flexed or sitting at the bottom of a squat. They are common in physical therapy but often overlooked in the gym. Although…
A good handshake says a lot. It shows confidence, binds an honest contract, and makes a strong statement about your health and function as a human—because in life, we grip everything. We pick up our kids, carry groceries, and open jars. And among athletics, we lift weights, throw balls, and…
Make yourself better…” That should be the goal of every workout. Which is most often translated to work harder. No doubt there is no way around hard work, but there are times when you need to work smarter and not harder. For example, the days you feel physically drained, scaling…
Your goat is something that challenges you. Usually, it’s a thing that you don’t want to practice, and when you do, it’s a frustrating time. The tried and true way to improve your gym goats is through a progressive strengthening plan. Slowly adding weight to a lift or working through an…
The entire athletic world knows that getting the body ready with a great warm-up will help improve performance and stave off injury. But that’s like saying, “It’s a good idea to save for retirement.” Yes, it’s a good idea, but putting it into practice is easier said than done. There…