While the most efficient path for a lot of exercises is moving a bar or weight in a straight line, the bench press is an entirely different beast. For the bench press, moving the bar through a straight up and down movement can actually work against you, especially if you’re looking for strength gains. Think of it...

You might find it hard to believe but there are a ton of benefits to carrying heavy objects over a distance. In a gym setting, we call this exercise a weighted carry or farmer carry, when you pick up heavy objects, walk with them around a predetermined route, then place them back down.  You might be thinking, “I...

Developing a path to become a better athlete can be a challenging, and sometimes a rather overwhelming feat. The road to success varies greatly with every athlete, and is dependant on age, gender, the sport you are competing in, as well as host of other factors. While making a long-term athletic development plan is important, using readily implemented strategies to help improve or...

I believe Dan John described the Kettlebell Swing best when he said, “The Swing is a fat-burning athlete builder.” The Kettlebell Swing is the foundation of effective Russian Kettlebell (KB) training and provides the following benefits: [list type=”4″] It develops your posterior chain; specifically your calves, hamstrings, glutes, and lats Strengthens your core Builds explosive power and helps to increase your overall...

With so many programs out there, it can be hard to find the right program for you and your needs. To help make your search (and decision) a little easier, here are the 5 top mistakes that women tend to make with their training. Steer clear or these and you will be well on your way to...