Simple Shoulder Savers (Minimal Equipment Edition)
Since I’m on the topic of shoulders: Subtle (but not really) reminder that mine and Dean Somerset’s (Even More) Complete Shoulder & Hip Blueprint is now on sale through this weekend. In fact, you can purchase that OR the combo pack (includes both version 1.0 & 2.0) for a hefty discount in addition to taking… Read more
How Position Affects Mood: Another Thing You Didn’t Know About Core Control
I figured we could all use a reprieve from the barrage of “at home” exercises and workouts everyone is posting of late. #COVID19sucksdonkeyballs My good friend and London based personal trainer, Luke Worthington, released his Core Training Guidebook recently and in light of that wrote up this guest post that takes a bit of a… Read more
3 Mistakes Intermediate Lifters Make When Continuing a Fitness Program. And How to Fix Them
Last week personal trainer, Shane McLean, wrote a guest post for this site titled “4 Mistakes Beginners Make When Starting a Fitness Program (and How to Fix Them).” In case you missed it you can check it out HERE. When I read it I was like, “goddammit, this is good.” How dare you Shane, HOW… Read more
Top 4 Mistakes Beginners Make When Starting a Fitness Program. And How to Fix Them
I’m stuck in the midst of an avalanche of entrepreneurial shenanigans this week, so apologies for the lack of content on my end. I do, however, have a first-class guest post from TG.com regular contributor, Shane McLean today discussing some common mistakes many beginners make in pursuing their health/fitness goals. But unlike a lot of… Read more
How to Tell If You’re Getting Stronger in the Gym
Granted I’m biased, but I truly feel making a concerted effort to get strong(er) in the gym is the way to go for most people. Strength is the base for pretty much everything; it’s the “thing” that most all other attributes we strive to improve upon is tethered to Speed, power, endurance, Laser Tag world… Read more
Conditioning That Won’t Make You Hate Life *That Much*
Lets get right to the point. Conditioning – how much to do?, how “hard” should it be?, what modalities are best? – can be a conundrum for many. As with any question the appropriate answer is “it depends.” That said, the questions above are no different but are predicated on a number of things: one’s… Read more
4 Non Pull-Up Exercises to Help Build Your Pull-Up
All this week my good friend (and pull-up GodMistress), Meghan Callaway, has placed her renowned Ultimate Pull-Up Program on sale at 40% off the regular price. It only makes sense that I use a few posts this week to highlight some of my thoughts and programming suggestions on the topic. I mean, you’re not here… Read more
6 Week MASS Building Routine: Your Quest for a Bigger, Stronger Physique Begins Here
I’m traveling back to Boston from London today. I’ve been away for two weeks presenting at three different workshops. I’ve had a lovely stay, but am looking forward to heading home and my wife handing Julian over to me as soon as I walk through the door. Thanks to Boston based personal trainer, George Kalantzis,… Read more