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Stand-in-the-Band Overhead Press

29 Jul, 2020 | Blog, Exercises, Exercises - Shoulders

Prone Band Rotations – Improve Your Posture

28 Jul, 2020 | Exercises, Exercises - Shoulders, Exercises - Unique

Improve your posture by adding prone resistance band rotations to your back and/or shoulders routine. Although broomstick rotations and standing rotations with a resistance band are very similar and effective, you may find that switching to a prone (face down)...

Stand-on-the-Band Single Arm Row

24 Jul, 2020 | Blog, Exercises - Back

Butterfly Hip Thrusters: Glute Activation

24 Jul, 2020 | Exercises, Exercises - Core, Exercises - Legs, Exercises - Unique

WHAT IS GLUTE ACTIVATION? Glute activation is a process that encourages an exertion of force from the gluteus muscle group that is strong enough to dominate lower body movements as opposed to other muscles, such as the quadriceps, or lower back. If your glutes are...

Box Squats: How to Advance

24 Jul, 2020 | Exercises, Exercises - Legs

The video below explains how to correctly perform and advance the box squat, so that you can eventually squat with perfect form. WHO SHOULD USE THIS EXERCISE? Beginners who lack the ideal bio-mechanics for squatting ass-to-the-grass. This could be down to poor glute...

Home Workout for Legs & Back – Train Along!

14 May, 2020 | Blog, Exercises, Exercises - Back, Exercises - Legs, Videos

This home workout for legs and back is based on High Intensity Interval Training in order to maximize fat burning and muscle gain potential, as much as possible within a short space of time. Watch the video below to train along with me! SHOULD I WARM-UP BEFORE...

Home Workout for Legs Using Only a Barbell

6 May, 2020 | Blog, Exercises, Videos

Today's home workout is for legs and only involves a barbell. A great option for those who have limited equipment available, but still want to stay fit during the COVID-19 lockdown! Watch the video below if you want me to take you through the entire workout. SHOULD I...