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Supine Row (TRX)

1 Jun, 2019 | Blog, Exercises, Exercises - Back

Using TRX bands to row will help you build strength in your lat muscles, which are the ones that give the upper body it's v-shape. Main Muscles: Latissimus...

Single Leg & Arm Bent Over Dumbbell Row

31 May, 2019 | Blog, Exercises, Exercises - Back, Exercises - Core

Standing on one leg, using one arm, this bent over row works well when combining back and core days. Main Muscles: Latissimus Dorsi, Rear Deltoids, Inner Core,...

Isometric V Sit-Up

31 May, 2019 | Blog, Exercises, Exercises - Core

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Supine Wood Chop

27 May, 2019 | Blog, Exercises, Exercises - Core, Exercises - Unique

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Best Pre Workout Supplements Stack

21 May, 2019 | Blog, Nutrition, Science, Supplements

Pre workout supplements can get you totally amped for your gym sessions. Nothing has worked better for me than the combination of the above pre workout supps. Altogether they should run you about £90/$120 and should last 2-3 months. Here’s what they do and how to...

Lying Face Row

17 May, 2019 | Blog, Exercises, Exercises - Shoulders

Face rows will help correct narrow shoulders and/or kyphosis (hunched back) by working the postural muscles in the upper back. Lying on a bench enables you to...

Single Arm Racked KB Reverse Crossover Lunges

15 May, 2019 | Blog, Exercises - Legs, Exercises - Unique

https://youtu.be/8ugpfiZU5E4 Main Muscles: Gluteus Medius, Gluteus Maximus, Hamstrings Key Points: - Hold the KB in a racked position - Keep your chest high, back straight and core tight - While keeping your shoulders as square as possible, twist your hips to perform...

Single Leg Hip Thrusters

14 May, 2019 | Blog, Exercises, Exercises - Legs

https://youtu.be/Cmrk33azDUo Hip thrusts are probably the best for building strength and mass to the gluteus muscle group. If you are not yet strong enough to use a barbell, start using body weight and more add weight as your strength increases.Main Muscles: Gluteus...

Double Sit-Up Toss

13 May, 2019 | Blog, Exercises, Exercises - Core

https://youtu.be/d-XT0sPpO1M Main Muscles: Rectus Abdominis, Transverse Abdominis Key Points: - Try to get the balance between your upper and lower body through your center of gravity - Hold the medicine ball in front of your chest with both hands - Keep your chest...

Hanging Leg Raises with Stability Ball (Twisting)

13 May, 2019 | Blog, Exercises - Core, Exercises - Unique

https://youtu.be/qonxjMiC7BE Main Muscles: Obliques Key Points: - Take a wide grip on the pull up bar - Hold the ball tightly between your ankles - Swing your legs upwards while twisting to alternate sides - Train both sides...