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Single Leg Cable Calf Raises

10 Dec, 2019 | Blog, Exercises, Exercises - Legs

You can take a look around your local gym to see that calves are some of the most neglected muscles. These single leg calf raises will help you sort out those...

Before reading any further it should be known that I am not writing this article with the intention of bashing vegans. This is all about spreading awareness, because knowledge is power. As long as it is healthy and gets you results, I will support whichever diet you...

Walking Lunges

8 Dec, 2019 | Blog, Exercises, Exercises - Legs

Walking lunges is an exercise that should be a part of everyone’s leg routine, because it is so relative to our everyday lives. Main Muscles: Hamstrings, Gluteus...

Kettle Bell Pull Through Plank

3 Dec, 2019 | Blog, Exercises, Exercises - Core

This is an intermediate level exercise that is great for core stability. The example in the video is done with a kettle bell, but realistically you can also use a...

Skull Crushers

2 Dec, 2019 | Blog, Exercises, Exercises - Triceps

Skull Crushers One of the most commonly used triceps exercises in just about every gym in the world (not without good reason), skull crushers will tone and/or add...

Elevated Side DB Lunges

18 Nov, 2019 | Blog, Exercises, Exercises - Legs, Exercises - Unique

Bootybuilding at it's best. If you're looking to build amazing glutes then incorporate this advanced movement into your leg day routine. Main Muscles: Gluteus...

Elevated Short Step Lunges

18 Nov, 2019 | Blog, Exercises, Exercises - Legs, Exercises - Unique

Use this exercise to build amazing quadriceps! Word of advice: The higher the box, the more quad engagement you will experience. Main Muscles: Quadriceps,...

Elevated Reverse DB Lunges

17 Nov, 2019 | Blog, Exercises

Lunging from an elevated surface on to the floor allows for a deeper lunge, which means more engagement for the gluteus muscles. Main Muscles: Gluteus Maximus,...

Box Squat

15 Nov, 2019 | Blog, Exercises, Exercises - Legs

Over time, the box squat will help improve the position of the pelvis and lumbar (lower) spine while squatting. Doing so will ensure that the correct muscles are...

Climbing Plank

15 Nov, 2019 | Blog, Exercises, Exercises - Core

The climbing plank is an intermediate level exercise for core. You will require some basic chest and shoulder strength, but once you are up to an intermediate...