As a busy professional and active athlete in the fitness space my body needs all the recovery help it can get. After dialing in my food, water, sleep and supplements, I began looking at other...
One of the best movements to increase shoulder strength, stability and improve functional movement? Meet the Z-Press. Z press is a common exercise used in high-intensity functional training, that focuses on your shoulders, traps, and...
The Arnold Press is a powerhouse shoulder-building exercise that uniquely targets all three heads of the deltoid in one dynamic motion. Created and popularized by seven-time Mr. Olympia Arnold Schwarzenegger, this press variation combines a rotation...
The military press, also known as an overhead press and a shoulder press is one of the most effective strength training exercises that can help you build bigger and stronger shoulders. We’re going to talk...
The squat is one of the most heavily utilized and effective strength training movements for developing power, size, and overall lower body strength. Like many compound lifts, the squat has multiple variations that target different muscle...
A strong set of hammies, can set you up for more explosive power and performance in the gym and in your functional movement. Your hamstrings are recruited in nearly every human movement pattern you perform,...
The 2022 CrossFit Open is upon us which officially signifies the beginning of the road to the 2022 CrossFit Games. Quite possibly the most fun time of the year, anyone in the world can register...
You have to switch up things from time to time. Adding variation to your workout routine is key to continue building strength and more lean muscle mass. Box squats are an effective compound exercise and...
As an athlete and active individual you know stiffness, soreness, and aches are part of the game. However, if you’re like me, you’re not able to run to the massage therapist whenever you have an...
Landmine squats are one of the most underrated squat variations in strength training — and it's time they earned a spot in your lower body routine. Offering the quad-dominant load of a front squat without...
The thing about technology is that it keeps advancing. Just ten years ago, your Nokia Razor had a cool new feature - SMS. Technology trickles, and now your phone is a “smartphone”, which is essentially...
The Best Lower Trap Exercises to Improve Strength, Stability, and Performance Most resistance training programs emphasize exercises that target the upper and middle trapezius, while often neglecting the lower traps. This oversight can lead to...
