Chest
The No-Ego Chest Workout: Build a Bigger, Stronger Chest Without the Gimmicks
Everyone wants a bigger, more muscular chest. A broad, thick, well-sculpted chest is the supposed envy of fellow lifters and no one seems to ever be…
Training
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Training
Forget Traditional Workouts — I Trained Like a Ninja Warrior for 45 Days and This Is What Happened
Ninja Warrior was all the craze when I was a kid. My friends and I would come up with our own little obstacle courses in the…
Running
The Backward Running Trend: Why Fitness Pros Are Flipping Their Cardio for Surprising Benefits
Consistently shaking up your training regime is the only way to make consistent progress. As a personal trainer with over 17 years of experience, I’m often…
Legs
Ditch the Leg Press: 5 Bodyweight Alternatives for Stronger Legs at Home
Ask trainers to name the best leg exercise, and most of them will say squats. That’s hardly surprising, given how effective squats can be for building…
Arms
No More Boring Bicep Curls — These 6 Compound Exercises Build Bigger Arms in Half the Time
There are 206 muscles in the human body, ranging from the tiny stapedius located in your middle ear to the gluteus maximus – your butt –…
Stretches
5 Life-Changing Stretches for People Who Sit All Day
While it might sound like alarmist hyperbole, medical and fitness experts agree that sitting is bad for your health. How bad? Research suggests that prolonged sitting…
Training
The Forgotten Soviet Lifting Technique That’s Making a Comeback
Whether you are a beginner gym-goer or an elite athlete, the goal is always to get stronger — fast. Whenever you talk about getting bigger, stronger,…
Back
The Only 3 Exercises You Need to Build A Thick, Wide Back
When writing their workouts, a lot of trainers like to include a long list of exercises to work the target muscles from every conceivable angle. They…
CrossFit
I Followed Rich Froning’s CrossFit Workouts for a Month: Can You Keep Up with the Fittest Man on Earth?
Rich Froning Jr. won four consecutive CrossFit Games (2011-14) as an individual and then led his team to an unprecedented six championships (2015-16, 2018-19, 2021-22) before…
Training
The ONLY 3 Isometric Exercises You Need for Total-Body Strength
Getting and staying in shape requires a big commitment, involving a significant investment in time and effort. Contrary to what you might have heard, you can’t…
Training
I Tried the ‘Vampire Workout’ for 30 Days – Here’s How It Transformed My Fitness
You must constantly switch up your training routine to challenge your body and ensure consistent progress. I have been preaching this philosophy as a seasoned personal…
Training
Ditch the Machines: The Only 5 Barbell Exercises You Need for a Full-Body Transformation
Strength training is often portrayed as a complicated, time-consuming way to work out. According to many trainers and fitness influencers, you must do dozens of exercises…
Chest
The Trainer-Approved Pectoral Split: Two Workouts for Optimal Chest Growth
Given how many exercisers want a big, muscular chest, you’d think they’d be more imaginative with their pec training. Instead, many lifters train pecs on Monday…
Training
Forget Traditional Splits — I Trained My Whole Body Every Day for 30 Days and Here’s What Happened
Whenever I get a client with no prior training experience, we usually run a whole-body circuit for the first four weeks. This allows me to gauge…
Body Mechanics
The ONLY 3 Recovery Techniques You Need to Boost Performance and Prevent Injury
Exercise is one of the best things you can do for your body. In fact, it’s true to say that working out has a medicinal effect,…
Training
Ditch the Machines, Unleash Your Inner Beast: My 30-Day Transformation with Animal Movement
Nine out of 10 gym-goers will tell you that cardio training is the most boring part of their fitness routine. Spending 30 to 45 minutes daily…
Running
I Did the US Navy SEAL Physical Screening Test Every Day for A Month — Here’s What Happened
As a former British Royal Marine Commando, I have nothing but respect for the US Navy SEALS. The SEALs are an elite fighting force that operates…
Training
The ONLY 4 Breathing Exercises You Need for Better Athletic Performance
Your body must have many different substances to survive and thrive. Food provides energy, while water keeps you hydrated. You also need adequate protein, vitamins, minerals,…
Training
Ditch the Gym, Get Shredded: The ONLY 4 Kettlebell Exercises for Total-Body Transformation
With almost two decades of experience lifting weights and coaching others, I can confidently say that most people can never get healthy and fit because they…