How To Pistol Squat - Swolverine

Pistol Squats: 5 Step Progression To Finally Pistol Squat

Pistol Squats - We’ve all seen someone performing this one-legged circus, with the same initial thought. How the fuck does one do that!? So in light of this grandiose desire to be able to “Pistol," we’ve taken it upon ourselves to show you from start to finish, how to gain the strength, perfect the technique, and to ultimately get to your eminent goal and desire, to PISTOL. Your welcome! Now first, let's talk about the benefits.
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6 Easy PVC Movements That Are Crucial To Increase Mobility - Swolverine

6 Easy PVC Movements That Are Crucial To Increase Mobility

Mobility is arguably the most important element of being an athlete. Maybe even more than strength, endurance, and gymnastic ability combined. The reason? Without mobility, you cannot have a functional movement. It’s the foundation of all of the other pillars of movement, in just about any sport, and yes, we understand what a big claim that is. When you call upon your strength, you must be in the most powerful position to engage your muscles. When you call upon your endurance and aerobic capacity, you’re demanding that your muscular movement synchronizes to be as efficient as possible. You get the point, mobility is important. So here are 6 easy PVC movements that are crucial to increase mobility, every single day. 
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Hunger Vs Appetite - Swolverine

Hunger vs Appetite: Understanding The Difference

Hunger is a psychological drive for food that occurs when the body senses that we need food for energy, biological mechanisms, and functioning. It’s pretty nonspecific and this is why everything at the store sounds good enough to eat, no matter how good or bad it is, when you go grocery shopping on an empty stomach (guilty!). 
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How many sets and reps should i do

How Many Sets And Reps You Should Do To Improve Training Performance

To understand your recommended rep range and training volume, you have to first identify what your goals are and what you’re training for. Whether you’re training to build size, strength, or improve endurance each training modality requires a different range of reps and sets, to help improve your athletic performance. Performing the standard three sets, of ten reps can become monotonous and seem like you’re not making any progress with the same routine. The fact of the matter is, each type of training requires a specific amount of reps and sets to optimize your athletic performance. 
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The Quick And Easy Guide To Breathing During Exercise - Swolverine

The Quick And Easy Guide To Breathing During Exercise

There’s probably been a time in your training when you’ve thought to yourself, “how am I supposed to do this, I can’t even breath!”. Without proper breathing during exercise, your body doesn’t get the oxygen it needs to support what you’re asking it to do, leaving you weak and out of breath. 
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6 Easy Protein Chia Pudding Recipes - Swolverine

Recipe: 6 Easy Protein Chia Pudding Recipes

These 6 easy protein chia pudding recipes are meal-prep friendly, full of fiber, protein, and omega-3s. The ingredients are simple and you can always add/subtract your own ingredients (sweeteners, spices, fruit, and even veggies!).
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