Body Mechanics
Can You Pass the 10-Minute Core Test?
A practical test for bracing, side control, anti-rotation, and loaded posture, not another ab burnout.
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Calisthenics
The Bedtime Plank Ritual: 60 Seconds to a Stronger, Healthier You
Lack of time and limited access to facilities are two of the biggest barriers to consistent exercise (1). However, as a veteran personal trainer with over 30…
Body Mechanics
What Really Happens to Your Core If You Plank Every Day for Just 1 Minute?
The plank is an unassuming exercise. After all, you’re just holding the same position for a specific time. Isometric exercises like the plank involve contracting a…
Core
Master the Chinese Plank: Total Core & Full-Body Strength
Planks are part of many people’s workouts, and for a good reason – they’re simple, and they work. But, as effective as planks are, they primarily…
Core
Strengthen Your Core: Master the Copenhagen Plank Today!
Planks are one of the most popular exercises around. With roots in yoga and Pilates, the plank has been a core training staple for longer than…
Training
Hardest Gym Exercises: The Ultimate Guide
Are your gym sessions starting to feel a bit lackluster? Truth is, sticking with the same exercises can lead to boredom and slow progress. This blog…
Body Mechanics
15 Best Anti-Core Exercises for Increased Lumbar Stability
When most people talk about core training or working out in general, they tend to mean exercises that involve movement. For the core, that means crunches,…
Core
Rocking Plank: Strengthen Your Core and Total Body Today!
Planks are one of the most popular core exercises on the planet. Not so long ago, if you wanted to work your abs, you did crunches…
Core
Plank Pull-Through: Target Your Core and Glutes Effectively
Planks are undoubtedly one of the most effective ab exercises. They are isometric exercises that require you to hold your body in one position and squeeze…
Core
Mastering Proper Plank Form for Total Core Engagement
In general, there are two ways to do any exercise – the right way and the wrong way. The right way is safe and effective and…
Body Mechanics
10 Fitness Tests Every Man Should Be Able to Pass
Fitness can be defined as the successful adaptation to imposed demands, and your fitness is specific to the type of training you do. For example, powerlifters…
Core
Plank Knee to Elbow: Targeting Core, Hips, and Shoulders
The plank is a popular exercise. As well as being an excellent general abs strengthener, it also teaches you how to brace your core and stabilize…
Training
Planking It! Five Minute Plank Workout for Shredded Abs
The front plank is arguably one of the most popular abs exercises around. Planks are an isometric exercise, which means that even though your muscles are…
Training
Equipment-Free Bodybuilding Workout
One of the most important principles of successful bodybuilding is consistency. Missing workouts will severely undermine your muscle-building progress. Your body doesn’t care that you’re too…
Core
Bear Plank: Strengthen Your Core and Sculpt Your Body
We’re all familiar and then some with the plank exercise. With the recent resurgence of the traditional plank many variations have emerged. From side planks to…
Core
Master the RKC Plank: Strengthen Your Core and More!
Today we’re going to show you how to RKC plank, which is honestly a more worthwhile exercise than the basic, front plank. Now don’t get us…
Circuit Training
Think You Can Complete This 30-Day Plank Challenge?
Planks are a common exercise for improving core strength and development. It also provides benefits for the hips, shoulders, spine, and posterior chain (backside of the…
Motivation
62-yo George Hood Planks For Over 8 Hours, Sets New World Record!
George Hood is not your average 62 year old man. This veteran of the United States Marines recently found his place in the Guinness Book of…
Featured
20 Best Upper Body Exercises For Strength and Muscle Gains
Every amazingly effective upper body workout program needs the best exercises in existence. Like movements that are actually functional and will allow you to progress safely…